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Eikonic House of Barbers Blooms through Technology

In a beautiful new video for Shortcuts, Salon Today 200 Honorees Jessica Hoach and Martin Truong explain how they balance the running of Eikonic House of Barbers in Toronto, with parenthood and their passion for gardening.

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6 Strategies for Building the Best Salon Today 200 Application

by Stacey Soble

As she announces a deadline extension of September 12 for this year's SALON TODAY 200, Stacey Soble, editor in chief, offers 6 strategies for building a winning ST200 essays.

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Build a Bright Beauty Future by Participating in Beauty Changes Lives' ScholarTips

by Stacey Soble

Beauty Changes Lives' new ScholarTips program makes it easier than ever to help future beauty professionals achieve their dreams. Through the program, salon owners and stylists can give their financial tips to help Beauty Changes Lives fund scholarships, as well as their advice to future beauty professionals. Stacey Soble, editor in chief of Salon Today, submits her ScholarTip and challenges Salon Today 200 alumni to do the same.

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Avalon's Bonnie Conte Reflects on the Salon Today 200

by Stacey Soble

As the Salon Today 200 gears up to celebrate its 20th year, we’ve invited past honorees to share their thoughts on the value of entering this salon business competition. While Bonnie Conte, owner of Avalon Salon and Spa in Deer Park, ...

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Salon Today 200 Celebrates 20 Years!

by Stacey Soble

Do you remember when you turned 20? It was such an accomplishment to finally enter your adult years, yet you still had a long, bright future to plan and enjoy.The Salon Today 200, our hallmark salon business competition that recognizes growth ...

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Turning 20!

by Stacey Soble

Do you remember when you turned 20? It was such an accomplishment to finally enter your adult years, yet you still had a long, bright future to plan and enjoy.

2016 Salon Today Honoree Leif Christiansen, owner of Leif's Hair Studio in Houston, Texas.

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Fun Look at ST200 Trivia

by Stacey Soble

Throughout the pages of the Salon Today 200, we commonly view statistics in terms of averages, because that establishes benchmarks that other salons can measure themselves against. But, looking at the total numbers this year’s ST200 ...

Having a strong culture helped the team from Signatures Salon in Lake Charles, Louisiana, pull...

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2016 Salon Today 200: Salon Culture

by Stacey Soble

Salon Culture is that invisible, yet tangible, energy that distinguishes the salon or spa, binds its team, and attracts clients. These ST200 honors clearly define their vision and mission, while consistently creating concrete activities ...

At Trixies Salon in Des Moines, Iowa, the need to give back springs from the heart.

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2016 Salon Today 200: Philanthropy

by Stacey Soble

These ST200 Honorees extend the care they give clients each and every day to important causes that impact their community. While the need to give back comes from the heart, the effort yields valuable goodwill that strengthens the bonds a salon ...

Stefanie Fox, owner of Canvas Salon and Skin Bar in Powell, Ohio, equips each stylist with an...

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2016 Salon Today 200: Technology

by Stacey Soble

In today’s successful salon and spa, technology plays a critical role from appointment booking to employee management to marketing. These ST200 honorees prove they are early to adapt the latest technology to propel their growth.AVANT SALON ...

Alan Kossof, co-owner of Teddie Kossof Salon Spa in Northbrook, Illinois, in the salon's newly...

Salon Management

2016 Salon Today 200: Retail and Merchandising

by Stacey Soble

Retail sales are a sure path to higher profits, but they require the total buy-in and support from the entire salon and spa team. These ST200 honorees specialize in motivating their teams to success through product education and creative ...

Salon Management

2016 Salon Today 200: Compensation and Benefits

by Stacey Soble

While it’s your team’s job to take care of your clientele, it’s your responsibility to take care of your team. These ST200 honorees design rewarding career paths for each employee while assembling creative compensation packages ...

The team from Eric Fisher Salon in Wichita, Kansas.

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2016 Salon Today 200: Employee Education

by Stacey Soble

At the best salons, education is a career-long process—from streamlined training programs designed to get associates on the floor with talent, confidence and business skills to advanced education programs that keep stylists of all ages ...

Tim Timmons and the team from Salon Gloss in Woodstock, Georgia, strike a pose in celebration of...

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2016 Salon Today 200: Growth, Part Two

by Stacey Soble

To achieve the business momentum that is sustainable growth year after year, salon and spa owners must master a number of best business practices all while confidently leading their teams forward. For ST200 applicants in this category, it's ...

The team from Centre Salon & Day Spa, Tiffany Plaza in Denver, Colorado, owned by James Pacifico.

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2016 Salon Today 200: Planned Profitability

by Stacey Soble

These honored salon and spa owners understand the value of working on their businesses versus just in them. By predicting and planning for profit and keeping a vigiliant watch over expenses, they’re building sustainable businesses that ...

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