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Director of Brand Content Strategy
Stacey Soble has been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY. She has been responsible for growing the brand's celebrated recognition programs, SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR, and has launched two new competitions in recent years--STAMP (SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program) and the SALON TODAY Total Makeover Competition. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of salon business at industry events.
Now in its 29th year, the SALON TODAY 200 is a landmark business competition that celebrates salon success, growth and best practices. The 2026 application is now open, with an extended deadline of November 15, 2025!
Coming up through guest services at Grove Salon, Shannon Bland helps team members hit their benchmarks, keeps guests happy and coming back again and again, and supports retail sales.
Author and Lifestyle Coach Mark Reinisch's new book challenges the outdated 'work ethic' model, which values success over health, happiness, and the soul. His antidote: wellness ethic lifestyle design--a bold, practical approach to building a life that works for you, on your terms.
Discover the AI innovations transforming beauty, fashion and retail on September 16, in New York City at the 2025 Global Beauty & Fashion AI Forum.
With its luxurious flagship location in Austin, Texas, Mirror Mirror continues its brand exploration into the world of open spaces, high-end finishes, and sumptuous blush tones. This pretty-in-pink space captured the grand prize for our 2024 Salons of the Year.
Located in downtown Denver, Sway Wellness Spa integrates the latest technology into services, offers accessible memberships, and brings a community setting to younger generations who yearn for a wellness experience that is not like their mothers'.
Inside the spa within the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Darius Davie and Matthew Sears build a two-chair, upscale barbershop that caters to discerning golfers and resort guests.
Once too intimidated to approach the salon's table at a career fair, Juan Mercado-Martini has grown into a six-figure stylist who manages Salon Blond's schedules, grows its client retention through exceptional service and oversees the business' social media presence to grow the brand.
With a wall of historical memorabilia and an archive of clipper display, Wahl Barber Academy pays tribute to its clipper company namesake while creating a modern educational setting for the next generation of barbers.
This two-step, customizable service developed by Tiffany Underwood at SkinCo targets wrinkles, texture and hyperpigmentation, while improving skin elasticity.
With a photo lab, design library and storyboarding/collaborations rooms, the JUUT New Artist Salon+Creative Hub addresses the educational needs of all the staff members, no matter where they are in their career journey. Join us as Owner David Wagner takes us on a tour of the expansive space!
Instead of client retention and online reviews, Kip Dodson relies on Net Promoter Scores to track client loyalty at A Moment's Peace Salon, identify gaps in the client experience, reward staff on customer feedback and continuously improve their service offerings.
Crown Extension Studio Owner Jenna Bowden designs a royalty-inspired luxurious space that caters to extension clients in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Sleep tourism is catching on, and PURE SPA is attracting the weary with its Good Sleep Therapy which combines traditional wellness rituals with modern sleep science. Check out this Service Spotlight.
A hairdresser's offspring pay tribute to his legacy with a breathtaking salon renovation that creates a warm environment for clients and staff alike.
In the first in our new Meet the Manager series, we meet Laran D'Estachio who has helped Owner Peter Evans grow the single location Stella Nova Spa Salon into three locations, while launching four Barrelli Barber locations.
SALON TODAY is launching a new column that celebrates the managers who help inspire team members, elevate the guest experience and carry out the visit of salons, spas and barbershops. Sharing the story of your Next-in-Charge is as easy as filling out our questionnaire and uploading a picture.
