

2018 Salons of the Year: Five Senses Spa, Salon & Barbershop
Each of our five senses were awakened with the beautiful design elements at this Peoria, Illinois, salon, so we made sure to give it a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinctions list.

2018 Salons of the Year: Fashion Focus Academy
This academy in Sarasota, Florida, features backlit LED lighting and a barbershop accentuated with dark wood cabinets, all of which helped to earn it a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinctions list.

2018 Salons of the Year: Citrus Salon
The natural light and solid cedar beams of this Martinez, California, salon felt fresh and inviting: the perfect combination for a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinction list.

2018 Salons of the Year: Attitudes Paris/David Coiffure
This salon features midnight-blue Venetian plaster and white Italian-porcelain floors, both of which helped make it a must-include on our list of 2018 Salons of Distinction.

2018 Salons of the Year: Ariahouse Spa @ Razmataz
The unique foot-soak bar at Ariahouse Spa @ Razmataz in Georgetown, Texas, caught the eyes of our editors and helped earn it a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinction list.

2018 Salons of the Year: Aalam The Salon
Lime green pops of color accent the sleek and serene white space of Aalam The Salon in Frisco, Texas, one of our 2018 Salons of Distinction. Take the tour.

SALON TOUR: Platinum 34
This stunning salon in Chicago's Gold Coast uses natural light and a nearly all-white decor to redefine elegance.

Salons of the Year 2018: Royal Rhino Club Barbershop and Lounge
With an eclectic collection of art and a keen sense of what attracts the gents, Charles and Debra Penzone create Royal Rhino Club Barbershop & Lounge, tying for First Runner-Up in the 2018 Salons of the Year.

2018 Salons of the Year: Parker Barber
With a nod to family and community history and the traditional Japanese technique of Yakisugi, Garrison Neill creates Parker Barber in New Orleans, and ties for first runner-up in the 2018 Salons of the Year.
Design by Numbers
The 2018 Salons of the Year shed some light on salon design through their statistics.

2018 NAHA Finalists: Salon/School Design of the Year
Ambiance is critical to a successful salon. Salons and schools in this North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) category are recognized as the most aesthetically pleasing and well-designed in North America.

Announcing the 2018 Salons of the Year
Gene Juarez Salon and Spa captures the Grand Prize, while two barbershops Parker Barber and Royal Rhino Club Barbershop & Lounge tie for First-Runner Up and Broome Street Society is named Third Runner Up in the 2018 Salons of the Year competition.

Gene Juarez Salon and Spa Sweeps 2018 Salons of the Year
A beautiful shampoo oasis, a well-designed color bar and a separate men's salon are just three of the experience spaces that await clients at Gene Juarez Salon and Spa, our 2018 Salon of the Year.

2018 Salons of the Year: 20 Volume Salon
A community table made of repurposed barnwood replaces the front desk at 20 Volume Salon in Mesa, Arizona, one of our 2018 Salons of Distinction.

Two Salon Furniture Companies Join Forces
Belvedere and Maletti partner to bring a wealth of new furniture design to the North American market.

Designing a Salon for the Senses
When designing the space for Salon Gloss, owner Tim Timmons took all five senses and his brand partner Keune into consideration.

Announcing the 2018 Salons of the Year Finalists
Leading up to the May/June 2018 Salons of the Year issue, SALON TODAY announces the 2018 finalists.



