Salons of the Year: Martino Cartier Salon
Martino Cartier took a Saks Fifth Avenue approach to the design of his namesake salon in Sewell, New Jersey, where a mirror-tiled lion welcomes guests.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Lalo Salon
Lalo Salon's reception area is defined by three large sliding doors that create a moveable barn-wood wall. Black glass inserts in the walls resemble windows, and their staff uses them to leave hand-written messages to guests and to announce special events.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Jose Luis Salon
Jose Luis Salon, Lamar UnionAustin, Texasjoseluissalon.comOwners: Jose Buitron and Bill PittsSalon style: Urban sophisticate, modern retro, glamorousSquare footage: 3,000Stations: 20Treatment rooms: 1Equipment: MalettiFurniture: CustomTotal ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Ecco Salon
Ecco SalonWaunakee, Wisconsineccosalon.comOwners: Sarah and Trent LangeSalon style: Upscale, modernSquare footage: 1,650Stations: 8Treatment rooms: 1Equipment: KaemarkFurniture: KaemarkTotal design investment: $210,000Retail lines: AvedaColor ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: David Ezra Salon & Spa
David Ezra Salon & SpaWayne, New Jerseydavidezrasalonspa.comOwners: David and Julie EzraSalon style: Elegant, modern, EuropeanSquare footage: 7,800Stations: 30Treatment rooms: 5Equipment: Gamma & BrossFurniture: EuriskoTotal design ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Aya Salon & Spa
AYA Salon & SpaPetaluma, Californiaayasalon.comOwners: Charlene and Christian StrattonSalon style: Hip, modern, comfortableSquare footage: 2,740Stations: 12Treatment rooms: 2Equipment: Collins, Belvedere, Takara BelmontFurniture: CustomTotal ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Aveda Institute Chapel Hill
Aveda Institute Chapel HillChapel Hill, North Carolinaavedainstitutechapelhill.comOwner: Patrick ThompsonSalon style: Functional, urban, modernSquare footage: 16,040Stations: 74Treatment rooms: 10Equipment: Takara Belmont, Quadra-TechFurniture: ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Appt-Only
Appt-OnlyChicago, Illinoisappt-only.comOwner: Andrew TartaraSalon style: French industrial, high-end, warm & welcomingSquare footage: 1,500Stations: 7Equipment: BelvedereFurniture: Belvedere, Arhaus, antiquesTotal design investment: ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Adam Broderick Salon & Spa
Adam Broderick Salon & SpaRidgefield, Connecticutadambroderick.comOwner: Adam BroderickSalon style: Modern, comfortable, chicSquare footage: 11,000Stations: 40Treatment rooms: 12Equipment: Takara Belmont, Minardi Color Perfect ...
by Stacey Soble
Announcing the 2016 Salons of the Year Finalists
Salon Today is pleased to announce the 20 finalists for the 2016 Salons of the Year. All 20 finalists will be profiled in the June issue of Salon Today. The winner of the competition will be announced live at the Premiere Orlando Beauty Event in ...
by Stacey Soble
Performance Art
Thinking has evolved the beauty industry from the rigid styles of the Egyptian, Greek and Roman times, to the incredibly diverse, ever changing styles of today. At some point in each period, the thinking of one or more people influenced the ...
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2015: Van Michael Salon
Alpharetta, GeorgiaVanmichael.com/locations/avalonOwners: Van Council & Michael CouncilEstablished: October 2014Salon style: Upscale chic, Timeless classic, PrestigeSquare ...
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2015: Salon Gloss
Woodstock, GeorgiaSalongloss.bizOwners: Tim TimmonsSalon style: Metropolitan, Contemporary, ChicSquare footage: 2000Stations: 13Treatment Rooms: 1Equipment: Minerva, Standish Salon Goods, Array ...
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2015: Salon Gatto
Hoboken, New JerseySalongatto.comOwners: Christine GattoEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Industrial, Refined, InvitingSquare footage: 850Stations: 8Equipment: IN.SEK, CB2, Restoration Hardware, Salon ...
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2015: Salon Bliss & Spa
Shelby Township, MichiganSalon-bliss.comOwners: Toni Vitale & Natasha ScarcellaEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Modern, Sleek, BeautifulSquare footage: 6,000Stations: 28Treatment ...
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2015: Nuovo Cooper Creek
University Park, FloridaNuovosalongroup.comOwners: Terrence McKee & James AmatoEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Fresh, Innovative, Zen StarshipSquare footage: 2,800Stations: 22Equipment: Takara ...
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2015: Michael Graham Salon & Spa
Naperville, IllinoisMichaelgrahamsalon.comOwners: Sean GrahamEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Chic, UpscaleSquare footage: 3,685Stations: 17Treatment Rooms: 2Equipment: Takara ...
by Stacey Soble