Photography Tips for Your Salons of the Year Submission
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.
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble
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.
Take Action on the FICA Tip Tax Credit
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.
by Stacey Soble
An All-Access Pass to World-Class Color Education from Industry Icon Beth Minardi
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.
by Stacey Soble
Leading the Future
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.
by Stacey Soble
Where Elegance Meets Comfort
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.
by Stacey Soble
Applications Open for Salons of the Year 2025!
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!
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Employee Education
These 2025 SALON TODAY 200 honorees are life-long learners, who develop educational systems that build the skills of their newest team members while encouraging their seasoned staff to stretch creatively, including the team of [salon]718 in Brooklyn, New York.
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Business Builders
Time to toast the 2025 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in our newest competition category--Business Builders. These salons, including Cynergy Color Bar in Wake Forest, North Carolina, opened up new revenue streams by launching new services, products or business practices.
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Philanthropy and Retail and Merchandising
In our 6th day of celebrating the 2025 SALON TODAY 200, we salute the salons who give their time, money and talents to benefit others, and those who have mastered the retail game, like the team from Shine Hair Designs from Suffolk, Virginia.
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Compensation and Benefits
It's time to cheer on the 2025 SALON TODAY 200 honorees who design transparent career paths and build enriching benefit programs to retain their team, including J.Con Salon and Spa in St. Petersburg, Florida.
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Salon Culture
Today we congratulate the SALON TODAY 200 honorees who've manifested that tangible energy that propels the team, attracts clients and forges a brand, including the team from Habitude Salons and Spa in Seattle, Washington.
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Technology
Congratulations to the 2025 SALON TODAY 200 honorees who embrace the latest tech features, apps and programs to improve their operations, including AnneMarie Krainich, owner of Ottalaus Salon of Lehi, Utah.
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Customer Service
We tip our hats to 2025 SALON TODAY 200 Honorees who are always searching for ways to improve the client experience, including the fun-loving team from Little Fern Salon in Flossmoor, Illinois.
by Stacey Soble
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Environmental Sustainability and Client Retention and Referral
We're toasting our 2025 SALON TODAY 200 honorees who excel at innovative strategies to attract new guests and retain existing ones, and for the salons who green their business practices to benefit the Earth, including Head Case Hair Studio in Keller, Texas.
by Stacey Soble
The Best States for Happily Ever After
Valentine's Day is great when it comes to celebrating romance, but what about happily ever after. Recent research conducted by StorageCafe.com ranks the states with the strongest foundation for long marriages.
by Stacey Soble
Balancing Elegance, Functionality and Community
In Houston, Texas, Josephine's Salon creates a sense of elegance with floor-to-ceiling windows, greenery throughout and sleek furnishings with pops of color. Check out the Salon of Distinction from our Salons of the Year awards.
by Stacey Soble
Calligraphy Cut to Showcase Game-Changing Innovations at Data-Driven
Owners and managers will learn how the upgraded Calligraphy Cut generates new and improved revenue streams while increasing client loyalty and satisfaction.
by Stacey Soble