Design
Salons of the Year 2017: Anagen 11
A reclaimed wood ceiling, a multitude of pendant lighting and a custom 3D desk add to the bright industrial charm of Anagen 11 in Appleton, Wisconsin, one of our 2017 Salons of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Announcing the 2017 Salons of the Year Finalists
Salon Today announces its 2017 Salons of Distinction, finalists for its Salons of the Year competition. These finalists now proceed to the final round of judging to determine which one will capture the cover of the May issue of Salon Today.
by Stacey Soble
SALON TOUR: Like A Gentleman Barbershop in West Hollywood
Like A Gentleman Barbershop is a distinctive addition to LA’s hospitality scene. This far from traditional, modern day barber salon showcases custom-made decor and grooming services that will allow an ordinary man to leave looking and feeling like a true gentleman.
SALON TOUR: RA_ Bar Beauty in West Hollywood
RA_ Bar Beauty is a boutique salon serving the diverse populations of West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the highly sought-after surrounding areas. The salon is boutique, and following the current trend, it is located off Santa Monica Boulevard, offering their high-profile clients privacy.
Introducing Buy-Rite's New Line of Vanity Styling Stations
Each station is available in four vibrant wood finishes and features a marble counter-top.
3 Salon Owners Describe the Impact that Millard Kwon Design Renovations Had On Their Businesses
At Redken Symposium 2017, Millard Kwon Design presented new collections and services for salons to revamp their interior designs, whether by adding a few new elements or undergoing a complete makeover.
Eurisko Design Launches Comprehensive Salon Services and Names New Division Leaders
Eurisko staffs up.
by Anne Moratto
Salons of the Year 2016: Metro Barber
Metro Barber in Tallahassee, Florida is a modern take on the classic barbershop with vintage, black-and-white-checked flooring and stations with simple white sinks for straight-razor shaves.
by Stacey Soble
Take a Tour of Namaste Salon and Spa
In Wheaton, Illinois, floor-to-ceiling windows flood Namaste Salon and Spa with light, while original textures make clients feel at home.
by Stacey Soble
5 Tips for Creating the Best Salon of the Year Images, Deadline Extended to Feb. 10
As Salon Today extends its deadline for Salons of the Year 2017, it offers five tips for creating the strongest images for the photo-based salon design competition.
by Stacey Soble
Service Spotlight: Aveda's Tulasara Dual Exfoliation Peel at Spa Bleu, West Dundee, Illinois
Aveda’s New Dual Exfoliation Treatment isn’t the run-of-the-mill facial. And while it’s relaxing, it’s designed and marketed as more of a treatment. I’ll admit that anything that comes from nature, sans serious chemicals, I’m a bit of a skeptic of its performance. But after experiencing the Dual Exfoliation Treatment facial for myself, I’m a believer.
Salons of the Year 2016: Niki Moon Salon
Niki Moon Salon features a 30-foot high, A-frame ceiling covered in knotty pines and accented by solid wood support beams painted in black. The salon has a feeling of open airiness, and the wood instantly creates a sense of warmth and comfort.
by Stacey Soble
SALON TOUR: French- & Italian-Inspired Zazu Salon in Downtown Chicago
Glittering chandeliers, marble stations, diamond-shaped mirrors and an overall feeling of opulence is what you will find when you walk into Zazu Salon’s fifth (new!) location in downtown Chicago. MODERN and SALON TODAY had the pleasure of doing a salon tour with them. Flip through the gallery and see its elegance for yourself.
The Triumphs and Pitfalls of Design According to a Salon Architect
DMAC Architecture in Chicago is the creative force behind the salon design of Anthony Cristiano and Mario Tricoci’s flagship location in Chicago. Both spaces are clean, calm and modern, but have a unique identity that reflects their brands. That, according to DMAC Architecture Principal Dwayne MacEwen, is the key to a successful salon design.
8 Salon Decor Ideas to Enhance the Client Experience
From DIY wall art to WIFI password displays, here are eight simple decorating ideas from Pinterest that can go a long way in making clients feel pampered and inspired.
Salon Tour: Aveda Men's Grooming Shop
Aveda’s new men’s concept shop in St. Petersburg, Florida, fosters effi ciency, community and spa-inspired services.
by Lauren Quick
Modern Exclusive: An Interview with Vanessa Ghorayeb, CEO of Cindarella Paris, on What's Trending in Salon Furniture and Design
Vanessa Ghorayeb, CEO of Cindarella Paris, continues the family tradition started by her grandmother of manufacturing quality salon furniture while building lasting relationships with clients and conquering new markets.
by Anne Moratto