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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.
In November, Carissa Porter partnered with a nurse practitioner to expand her services to include injectables and wellness shots. In an interview with SALON TODAY, she shares how clients are responding and how the two businesses are growing together through the partnership.
While the House of Representatives included both No Tips on Taxes and the 45B Tip Tax Credit in the tax bill, the Senate omitted the Tip Tax Credit. This is a serious problem as reported tips would increase under the new policy, so will the FICA tax burden on owners. Find out how to take action before June 25th!
ClearChoice's Crinkle Body Serum enhances skin resilience and firmness while preventing and reversing neurogenic inflammation.
An appreciation for fine art and furnishings is reflected in the owners’ design choices for the salon they created from a renovated historic home in the Blue Ridge mountains. Tour Luis Allen Hair Salon which captured a third-runner up position in our Salons of the Year.
When a septic backup destroyed 90% of Soleil Salon and Spa, Owner Luisa G. Garcia combined a goal tracking system from Qnity and a performance app from Phorest to engage her team in the Unicorn Challenge, keeping them focused on goals instead of the chaos around them. Her inspiring story led us to award her with our SALON TODAY 200 Courage in Leadership Award.
Beauty Mark's owners preserve the 100-year-old building's original masonry walls and cast-iron pillars, creating a unique and lovely salon in Vandalia, Illinois.
Looking for some sound business advice or someone who can guide you as you grow your business to the next level? Check out or Coaches, Consultants and Business Resources Directory; compare and contrast the different experts available, and sample their advise in our engaging Q&A section.
Large, oval full-length mirrors, backlit beauty images and a super-sized color lab bring an upscale air of sophistication to Cooper Alley Salon in Corte Madera, California.
Coming off her rousing presentation at Data-Driven, Salon Cadence's Ronit Enos shares 7 key moves that can help you grow your company with confidence.
Blended retail shelving encourage clients to shop while the removal of the front desk encourages a community feel at Davanti Salon in Denton, Texas.
See our SALON TODAY 200 stats at a glance and access all of this year's honoree categories from one place.
For our annual design competition, SALONS OF THE YEAR, submitting the best imagery is the most important part, so our judges share their top photography tips.
PBA and ISBN rally the industry for what they hope is a final push on the FICA Tip Tax Credit. Find out how you can help.
Through a new subscription-based website, Celebrated Colorist Beth Minardi shares education, answers to technical questions, never-fail formulas, color tips and strategies and suggestions to client conundrums.
The owners and executive leaders of multi-unit salon, barbershop and wellness businesses convene in Austin for the 2025 ISBN conference that addressed generational leadership, AI, best recruitment practices and updates on industry-impacting legislation.
With a classic color palette, stations that are a fusion between Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern, and a playful bathroom, Jade Salon welcomes clients with a home-like atmosphere in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Now in its 42nd year, the 2025 SALONS OF THE YEAR competition is on the hunt for new and newly renovated salon, spa and barbershop designs. Applications open until June 30th!
