Awards & Contests
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
Fun Look at ST200 Trivia
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Salon Culture
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Philanthropy
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Technology
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Retail and Merchandising
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Compensation and Benefits
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Employee Education
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Growth, Part Two
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Planned Profitability
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 ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Retention & Referral Programs
While a salon’s ability to attract new clients fuels its growth, it’s ability to get those clients to come back, and come back frequently, drives its success. These SALON TODAY 200 honorees have designed solid programs for attracting ...
by Stacey Soble
2016 Salon Today 200: Growth, Part One
To achieve the business momentum of 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 a ...
by Stacey Soble