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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.

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Applications Open for Salons of the Year 2025!

by Stacey Soble

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!

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Balancing Elegance, Functionality and Community

by Stacey Soble

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.

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A Salon Design To Welcome All

by Stacey Soble

With garage doors and skylights that welcome nature to the cozy iron-colored walls and exposed brick, Lucero Hair and Wellness takes its design cues from Restoration Hardware for an atmosphere that welcomes all clients.

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Luxurious and Minimalistic

by Stacey Soble

Clean modern lines and a naturally neutral palette create an upscale aesthetic at Osgood O'Neil Salon in Dallas, Texas. Come take the tour of this Salon of Distinction.

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A Taste for the City in the Suburbs

by Stacey Soble

The acoustic slat-accented front desk, elegant coffee bar with penny tile and Arhaus chandelier add some luxurious design accents to Pure Capelli Salon and Med Spa in Huntersville, North Carolina, one of our 2025 Salons of Distinction. Tour the space with Owner Kelly Grathwohl.

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Maximizing Space with a Modern Industrial Vibe

by Stacey Soble

Double-sided stations and a compact footprint help a California salon maximize revenue potential with 40 stations, six treatment rooms and a nail area. But it's Salon Midori's modern, industrial and organic vibe that helped it snag a Salon of Distinction award in our Salons of the Year competition.

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The Charming Jewel Box

by Stacey Soble

Nestled in Atlanta's upscale Chastain area, Salon O'Neil caters to discerning with stunning floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and Christian Lacroix Maison wallpaper. Take the tour of this 2024 Salon of Distinction.

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A Modern, Luxury, Homey Vibe in Eastern Iowa

by Stacey Soble

The homey vibe of Thompson and Company Crosspark features a checkout station integrated into the U-shaped beverage and color bar, a lounge with a view of all the action and a separate grooming parlor for gentlemen clients. The salon located in Coralville, Iowa, is one of this year's SALONS OF THE YEAR.

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Upscale Italiano Style in Beverly Hills

by Stacey Soble

From the coffee bar built into the front desk to the styling stations fit for a celebrity, everything at Vito Esposito Salon in Beverly Hills is upscale and first class. Esposito gives you a tour of his namesake salon.

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Revealing Our 2024 SALONS OF THE YEAR Finalists!

by Stacey Soble

We give you a sneak peek into the diversity of styles among our interior design contest honorees.

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Applications Open for Salons of the Year 2024--Deadline Extended to May 31

by Stacey Soble

SALON TODAY's annual interior design competition, SALONS OF THE YEAR, is now open and the deadline has been extended to May 31!

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Small Spaces: A Tour of Salon Bathrooms

by Stacey Soble

Our Salons of the Year honorees prove that great interior design, even in the smallest spaces, helps to make a great impression and elevate the client experience.

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2023 Salons of the Year: Design Destinations

by Stacey Soble

Take a journey with us into the world of salon design. Enter into our new experiential coverage and navigate the buttons to learn who captured the Grand Prize, virtually tour all 21 of our Salons of the Year, and explore the latest in salon stations. A special thanks to Minerva Beauty for helping make this exciting online experience happen.