Awards & Contests
Salon of Distinction: The Hoboken Man, The Barbershop at Maxwell Place
Salon of Distinction: Salon Salon
Salon of Distinction: Salon Rock
Salon of Distinction: Pink the Salon
Salon of Distinction: NY Splash Beauty Salon & Spa Lounge
Salon of Distinction: Moda Salon Spa
Salon of Distinction: Jose Luis Salon
Salon of Distinction: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa
Salon of Distinction: D. Laudati, Master Haircolorist, and Associates
Salon of Distinction: Bijou Salon and Wellness Spa
Salon of Distinction: Gatsby Salon
Gatsby SalonGreen Brook, New JerseyWebsite: gatsbysalon.comOwner: Gayle GiacomoSalon established: April 1977Opening after remodel: August 1, 2009Salon style: unique, boutiqueSquare footage: 3,000Number of styling stations: 32Number of spa treatment rooms: 3Equipment: BelvedereFurniture: BelvedereTotal design investment: $550,000Top retail lines (hair care): Gatsby Brand, KerastaseTop retail lines (color care): L’Oréal ProfessionnelDesign by: Salvatore Chieffo, BelvedereArchitects: BelvedereJudges’ comments:“Love the play on dark and light.”—Higby“The pedicure niche adds a nice splash both in color and design.”—Nemer
Salon of Distinction: Akada Hair Salon
Photos of the decor inside Akada Hair Salon in Columbus, Ohio.
Salon of Distinction: Angus M Salon
Angus Mitchell, co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems and an influential educator in the beauty industry, launched his Angus M Salon in Beverly Hills, California, in July 2009. One look inside the 1,800-square-foot space and you can see why Mitchell’s salon has been called, “the cool kid on the block.”
Share the Good News!
When journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling were pardoned by the North Korean government and allowed to come home, I immediately turned on the morning news programs. I wanted to see the homecoming, hear the excited voices of their friends and feel the joy in the welcoming embraces from their families. I needed and craved the good news.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Today 200: GROWTH
Although this year’s competition carefully considered other best practices, sales growth continues to be the hallmark measurement for the ST200. From 2007 to 2008, the following 100 honorees grew at percentages of 12 percent and above—quite an accomplishment in a year where a shaky economy rattled consumers and many companies posted losses.
Salon Today 200: INVENTORY CONTROL
The best way to infuse cash into your business is to get a tighter grip on what you keep in inventory. These ST200 honorees have mastered just-in-time ordering and eliminated the guesswork and waste by using sophisticated inventory systems.
Salon Today 200: RETAIL
Boosting retail sales is the easiest way for salons to grow their profitability. These ST200 honorees have perfected their retail systems, meticulously trained staff members and designed competitions to keep team spirit alive.