2019 Salons of the Year: Penzone Salon + Spa Dublin
A commitment to holistic beauty led Debra and Charles Penzone in the design of their newest location, which includes a juice bar, a social room, a color bar and a beauty bar. Take a tour of the salon and spa that clinched Grand Prize in this year's Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2019: The Ultimate Before and After
After jumping through hurdles with their town's historic commission, then tackling a 27-month renovation, the Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa team transform a crumbling building into a gorgeous new salon space. Follow their courageous transformation.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2019: Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa
Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa in Middletown, Kentucky, takes on a huge renovation creating a modern, chic space that captures hearts and a Salon of Distinction award with the Salons of the Year 2019.
by Stacey Soble
A Stand Out Design In Oklahoma
The owners of a salon in Norman, Oklahoma, tour dozens of salons, collecting design ideas that would help their renovated salon stand out from the rest. Their two favorite features? Their lighting and their Freestyle dryers.
How to Finance a Salon
Need a little capital to grow your dream salon to the next level? Financing may be a powerful option, but it's important to understand what you're taking on and exactly what it will cost you. Meredith Wood, editor in chief and VP of marketing at Fundera, walks you through the ins and outs of financing.
Sping is Here, and These Salons are Blooming with Color
For the first time in years, color is boldly brightening salon design as evidenced by SALON TODAY's 2019 Salons of the Year. Take a colorful tour of these salon interiors.
by Stacey Soble
PENZONE Salon + Spa Claims the 2019 Salon of the Year
The 2019 landmark salon design competition names 21 honorees, including the Grand-Prize Winner, Men's Grooming Salon of the Year and Nail Salon of the Year. See which salons captured top honors.
by Stacey Soble
From the Outside In--A Tour of Exteriors from Salons of the Year 2019
We couldn't resist putting together a slideshow of exteriors from this year's Salons of the Year finalists--it's the first look at this year's finalists in the design competition of the year.
by Stacey Soble
Announcing the 2019 Salons of the Year
The first few rounds of judging for the 2019 Salons of the Year are complete and it's time to meet the 21 Salons of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Sweet New Space for a California Heirloom
Preserving as much of original materials as possible, Elle Liu Salon finds a new home in a renovated warehouse in downtown Santa Rosa, California.
by Stacey Soble
Metropolis Hair Fashions Sweeps the 2019 Total Salon Makeover Competition
Judges from SALON TODAY, STX, Minvera Beauty and Keune are impressed with Scott Stuart's vision for his Knoxville-Tennessee salon and pledge their support to help him realize it.
by Stacey Soble
Branding Your Salon for Excellence
In this blog, Minerva's Jeff Grissler helps salon owners understand the important role their brand plays when making a true connection to their clientele.
Salons of the Year: Deadline Extended to February 15!
SALON TODAY's Salons of the Year is a photo-based interior design competition where we encourage salons to submit the best images possible of their new spaces. Here are some tips!
by Stacey Soble
2019 NAHA Finalists: Salon/School Design
Ambiance is critical to a successful salon. Salons and schools in this category are recognized as the most aesthetically pleasing and well-designed in North America.
Team MODERN Calls Out to an SOS at a Women's Shelter
The SOS Salon inside Strengthen Our Sister women's shelter just had a grand opening, and MODERN SALON was there to help.
Ashes & Steel Studio Launches New Salon in Asheville
Master stylists Gary Topple and Alejandro Jimenez announce the launch of Ashes & Steel Studio, their new state-of-the-art hair salon, set in the heart of the River Art District at 347 Depot Street in Asheville, North Carolina. The salon hosted a “City Lights” Grand Opening Celebration on November 10, 2018 with live music, dancing and refreshments.
Bentley Hair and Beauty Opens New Salon in Gold Coast, Chicago
Bentley Hair and Beauty, now open in the Gold Coast of Chicago, is a sophisticated and modern full-service hair salon specializing in customized hair services for all clients. Owned and operated by former KPMG businesswoman, Jennifer Long Riordan, Bentley Hair and Beauty is an Irish-owned enterprise bringing Europe’s chicest looks to the streets of Chicago.