MEMO EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Daniel Bouzide, President of Smart Step Salon and Spa Mats
Daniel Bouzide, president of Smart Step Salon and Spa Mats, has taken comfort, design, and innovation to the next level, with collections of premium “standing solutions” for the beauty industry and beyond.
by Anne Moratto
SALON TOUR: David Ryan Salon
Marie Lanza, owner of the David Ryan Salon in the Hell's Kitchen area of NYC, is proud of her lovely salon that she designed—along with the help of her husband.
How Communal Styling Stations Can Boost Salon Productivity and Improve Culture
Seeking a way to make her 900-square-foot salon even more productive, Tammy Erhbaker designs a communal station system that also promotes camaraderie.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Tour: Luminous MedSpa & Salon
Get an inside tour of Luminous MedSpa & Salon in New Providence, New Jersey.
Kaemark Wins Exclusive Deal with Ecoheads
Salon furniture manufacturer Kaemark partners with Ecoheads to offer the water-saving spray nozzles as a design option with their shampoo bowls at the point of buildout.
by Stacey Soble
Tips for Capturing Salon Interior Images for Salons of the Year
With the January 31st deadline for the photo-based Salons of the Year fast approaching, now is the time to review some strategies for capturing the best salon interior shots.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: One Society
Beautiful wall coverings, Baroque-styled mirrors and a herringbone floor combine for a stunning space at One Society in Northville, Michigan, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Tour: Heaven A Hair Boutique
After many years standing behind a styling chair, Renee Sudol decided that it was time to ascend to a new level of the business by opening her own salon and creating a lavish environment that featured exclusive artistry combined with the best atmosphere and experience for her clients.
Salon Tour: SalonCapri
The Newbury Street location has a contemporary, minimalistic interior that highlights bright whites and features unique round light fixtures and refurbished barn wood accents.
Minerva Beauty Names Winner in Salon Makeover Contest
For some salon owners, the idea of a salon renovation is overwhelming, or there isn’t budget, or other things have taken priority. So Minerva Beauty launched the MODERN SALON Makeover Contest by Minerva Beauty, which grants one lucky winner the opportunity to see their salon get a total facelift. That means all new furniture from Minerva Beauty in partnership with Quest Resources. After combing through all of the amazing entries, the judges have spoken!
Salon Tour: Swank Salon
Swank Salon has always been Owner Michelle Longo's dream to build since she was only seventeen years old. After 30 years of being a stylist, she finally took the leap.
The Ghost Styling Chair by Salon Interiors Inc.
The Ghost Chair is a sleek clear Plexi chair that sits on a heavy 24” wide round base. The footrest even has adjustments to bring it out further or keep it closer to the front edge of the seat.
STAMP 2017: Atelier's Clever Salon Signage
Atelier designs a mirror cling with a dry-erase component helping male guests pre-book their next appointments, and it picks up a 2017 STAMP award.
by Stacey Soble
Six Things You Need to Know About Salon Lighting
When it comes to salon design, the appropriate lighting is one of the most critical design factors and it can impact how your clients feel about your services and your salon. With this helpful blog, Salon Designer Michele Pelafas offers six valuable pointers when it comes to selecting and positioning your lighting.
Kevin.Murphy In Session: Supporting Young Fashion Designers with Release of Session.Spray Limited
Kevin.Murphy releases limited edition Session.Spray while supporting young designers and breast cancer awareness and treatment.
by Anne Moratto
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
The 2017 Designer's Shopping Guide: Tips on Remodeling & Salon Furniture Shopping
Whether you’re outfitting a whole new beauty operation or have decided your salon and spa needs a little rejuvenation, design can be fun but also frustrating. To lend a hand, top furniture manufacturers share their latest products and top salon and spa designers offer their best shopping tips.