Awards & Contests
STAMP 2017: Nova Salon's Print Ad
To introduce the Louisville community to its new name and new look, Nova Salon designs a series of beautiful print ads, earning it a 2017 STAMP award.
by Stacey Soble
ST200 Deadline Extended to September 15
Salon Today extends the deadline for its landmark Salon Today 200 business competition to September 15. See the categories and access the application form.
by Stacey Soble
BREAKING NEWS! Announcing the 2017 NAHA Winners
One of the biggest nights in hairdressing just wrapped at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and the 2017 North American Hairstyling Awards' winners have all been announced!
Get Inspired by These Submissions to Colortrak's 2017 Summer of Color Contest
Submit your own delicious color creations to Colortrak's 2017 Summer of Color contest, We Want Candy, until June 30, 2017.
by Jamie Newman
Salon Today 200 Announces Profit Center—Its Newest Competition Category
The Salon Today 200 releases its 2018 application, with a new competition category designed to identify new business growth opportunities for the industry.
Enter Scruples' Urban Unicorn Contest with Your Creative Color Masterpiece
The 2017 #UrbanUnicornContest is now open for submissions! Paint and post your creative color transformations for a chance to win a feature on modernsalon.com and a Scruples color credit.
by Jamie Newman
STAMP Deadline Extended to June 15
Each year, Salon Today's Annual Marketing Program gathers the best marketing pieces from around the country and shares them through this competitive program. By request, this year's deadline is extended to June 15!
by Stacey Soble
The 2017 Salons of Distinction
Meet the 16 salon spaces that captured honorable mention in our 2017 Salons of the Year competition as Salons of Distinction, then take a tour of each of their fabulous new spaces.
by Stacey Soble
Premiere Orlando Presents "Beautiful Experiences" for Attendees
Beautiful Experiences is a show experience that allows attendees the chance to hang out with and learn from some of the largest names in the industry in an intimate setting.
by Jamie Newman
Be an Escape Artist
Sometimes life gets so hectic we forget how important it is to take a break. A recent stay at a boutique hotel reminds Editor Stacey Soble to slow down and enjoy the journey--and she finds the escapist quality in many of this year's SALONS OF THE YEAR.
by Stacey Soble
The Boulevard Hair Company Captures the 2017 Salon of the Year Grand Prize
SALON TODAY announces its 2017 Salons of the Year, with The Boulevard Salon Company in Webster Groves, Missouri, winning the Grand-Prize; Dasi Salon in Livingston, New Jersey capturing First Runner-Up; Bella Rinova Salon in Houston sliding into Second Runner-Up; and Champagne Nail Lounge in Los Angeles, earning the Third Runner-Up as well as our first NAILS Salon of the Year. Take a tour of these salons, as well as our 16 Salons of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: The Boulevard Hair Company
When creating their jaw-dropping Boulevard Hair Company in Webster Groves, Missouri, Abigail Culleton and Sierra VanMeter painstakingly preserves both features and memories from the building which was built in the 1920s at their community's gymnasium. Take a virtual tour of the Grand-Prize Winner of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Dasi Salon
Gleaming white marble, gold finishes and touches of royal blue combine for a feeling of relatable luxury at Dasi Salon in Livingston, New Jersey. Take a tour of this 1st Runner Up in the 2017 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Bella Rinova Salon
Bella Rinova Salon has four exterior walls of windows, offering client's a birds-eye view of Houston while enjoying the lush accommodations, including a 1,800 square-foot terrace and a VIP styling room. Take a tour of this salon, which capture 2nd Runner-Up in our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Champagne Nail Lounge
The soothing tones and effervescent touches at Champagne Nail Lounge in Los Angeles help it capture Third Runner-Up in the 2017 Salons of the Year and the special designation of our first NAILS Salon of the Year. Take the virtual tour of this lovely space.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Zazu Salon
Table lamps, hand-crafted acrylic wall coverings and cozy leather chairs with gold custom bases help Zazu Salon in Chicago capture the feel of a high-end luxury hotel. Take a tour of this 2017 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Vanity Heights Salon
Vanity Heights Salon in Houston, Texas, oozes old Hollywood glamour with sepia-toned framed images of iconic celebrities, antique gold-foiled wallpaper and beautiful gold accents. Take a tour of this 2017 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble