Salons of the Year 2017: Base Salon
Green wainscoting, textured wallpaper and gritty urban photography bring a big personality to Base Salon in Chicago, Illinois, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
Salons of the Year 2017: Backstage Salon + Spa
Stunning teal seats with matching suspended dryers at the blowdry bar help Backstage Salon + Spa create a New England seaside decor in Rowley, Massachusetts. Take a tour of this 2017 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Art + Science West Loop
While the orange-tiled backsplash and the tray ceiling with inset copper detail bring splashes of warmth to Art + Science located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, a barbershop within the salon's reception area make the design truly unique. Take a tour of this 2017 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Announcing the 2017 Salons of the Year Finalists
Salon Today announces its 2017 Salons of Distinction, finalists for its Salons of the Year competition. These finalists now proceed to the final round of judging to determine which one will capture the cover of the May issue of Salon Today.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Metro Barber
Metro Barber in Tallahassee, Florida is a modern take on the classic barbershop with vintage, black-and-white-checked flooring and stations with simple white sinks for straight-razor shaves.
by Stacey Soble
Take a Tour of Namaste Salon and Spa
In Wheaton, Illinois, floor-to-ceiling windows flood Namaste Salon and Spa with light, while original textures make clients feel at home.
by Stacey Soble
5 Tips for Creating the Best Salon of the Year Images, Deadline Extended to Feb. 10
As Salon Today extends its deadline for Salons of the Year 2017, it offers five tips for creating the strongest images for the photo-based salon design competition.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Niki Moon Salon
Niki Moon Salon features a 30-foot high, A-frame ceiling covered in knotty pines and accented by solid wood support beams painted in black. The salon has a feeling of open airiness, and the wood instantly creates a sense of warmth and comfort.
by Stacey Soble
Announcing the Salons of the Year 2016
In years past, salon and spa design tended to take its cues from the owners’ individual interests and personalities. The focus has shifted, and today’s winning designs put the spotlight on the client.Owners are creating clean, ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Michael & Michael
Ten years after designing and opening Michael & Michael in a 1895 Chicago storefront, owners Michael Crowley and Michael Jacobson decided to expand by acquiring the adjacent building and combining the two spaces to create a 4,400-square foot ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: NAAVA Salon and Spa
Hebrew for beautiful, Naava Salon and Spa is perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas, on the main floor of a bustling high-rise building. Located in a LEED-certified Class A building, Naava’s owners, brothers Steven and ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Don Angelos Aveda Lifestyle Salon
Space was at a premium for Angelo and Donovan Ortega when creating Don Angelos Aveda Lifestyle Salon in Bay City, Michigan. At just over 2,000 square feet, the new salon was less than half the amount of space the brothers were used to in their ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: 8
As a teenager, Kimberly de Freitas had her beauty career mapped out. She took her first step one afternoon when she marched right across the street from her Florida high school and into Maggie the Salon, and requested to speak with its owner, ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Zolton's Salon and Spa
Zolton’s Salon and SpaScottsdale, Arizonazoltons.comOwners: Robert and Margaret QuinnSalon style: Uber chic, industrial, EuropeanSquare footage: 6,030Stations: 50Treatment rooms: 2Equipment: Takara BelmontFurniture: URITotal design ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Zandi K. Salon
Zandi K. SalonLakewood, Coloradozandieksalon.comOwners: Faye Zandi and Nicki WenzSalon style: City-to-suburbsSquare footage: 1,200Stations: 8Treatment rooms: 1Equipment: Minerva, Novvo EtopaFurniture: Bauen Design BuildTotal design investment: ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Tangerine Salon
Tangerine SalonDallas, Texastangerinesalon.netOwners: Brandon Hensley and Janet HensleySalon style: Modern, minimalist, chicSquare footage: 3,380Stations: 16Equipment: Gigli and MassimoFurniture: Gigli and MassimoTotal design investment: ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Noggins Organic Salon
Noggins Organic SalonRidgeland, Mississippinogginsorganicsalon.comOwners: Kez and Gareth BroadSalon style: Organized, streamlined, modernSquare footage: 2,530Stations: 10Equipment: Gulf South Salon ServicesFurniture: H&L CarpentryTotal ...
by Stacey Soble