Design
Michele Pelafas Donates Membership Proceeds to Beauty Changes Lives
Learn how you can give an educational boost to future beauty professionals as you make your own salon space gorgeous.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Tour: Starring by Ted Gibson
The salon combines cutting-edge smart home technology with the more than 30 years of experience shared between co-owners Ted Gibson and Jason Backe.
Salon Tour: Pyure Aventura
At PYURE Salon’s fourth location, owners Luca Boccia and Elan Levy wanted a modern vibe with an emphasis on retail and customer experience.
Controlled Chaos On Shark Tank: The Inside Scoop
Controlled Chaos founder Alanna York gives us the behind the scenes scoop of her Shark Tank experience, and then takes us on a tour of her Head Games Salon in Portland, Maine.
Industry Designers Share Shopping Tips for Salon Equipment and Furniture
From chairs to styling stations, bringing in furniture and equipment to a new salon design can be thrilling but also a bit daunting. Here, a few designers from some of the industry's top manufacturers share some shopping tips.
The Integrated Nail Polish Display from Michele Pelafas, Inc.
This modern take on a traditional jewelry box allows for custom back-lit graphics and room for seasonal displays.
The Gramercy Retail System by Eurisko
The retail system comes in lacquered or laminate finishes with LED domain headers and digital full-length light boxes.
Novvo Etopa's Manon Chair
Comfort meets sleek with the Manon Chair from Novvo Etopa and their luxury furniture partner Cindarella.
2019 Salons of the Year: Trend Watch
Draw inspiration from some of our favorite design themes.
by Mary Kaleta
2019 Salons of the Year: Totalee on the Alley
Step into the 1920s with this speakeasy-inspired salon. As clients arrive at Totalee on the Alley, a valet greets them and directs them to a semi-hidden steel door. What's on the other side, a luxurious and exclusive vibe, has earned Totalee a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Salon Ludic
The gray-marbled, high-shine concrete flooring that are balanced with the masculine touch of black took boxes give Salon Ludic an eclectic feel. A high-top table where clients can relax and recharge their phones serves as a centerpiece in the salon, which has earned a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Salon Cosabella
The floor-to-ceiling windows and maple finish of the white counter tops gives Salon Cosabella an inviting yet upscale look that has earned it a Salons of Distinction Honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: The Parlor House
With a color bar that keeps the flow going to a barber area that allows tailored experiences, The Parlor House offers a modern and luxurious vibe. The sleek design has earned The Parlor House a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Nouveau Depart Nail Studio
Clients can forget the hustle and bustle of the city as soon as they step through the doors of Nouveau Depart Nail Studio. With reclaimed wood and copper accents throughout, the studio has a natural and relaxed tone that earned it a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Mirror Mirror Salon
Mirror Mirror Salon doubles productivity with functional double-sided stations that add to the cool and charming atmosphere of the salon. The light and bright vibe gives Mirror Mirror Salon a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Marchelle Salone
This sophisticated salon is home to some unique features including crystal sconces and orchids adorning each station. From the gray leather styling chairs to the oversized metallic wood mirrors, this glamorous salon has earned a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: JYL Craven Hair Design
When clients enter the shampoo room at Jyl Craven Hair Design, they are transported to a place of tranquility. Designed to be opulent and inviting, Jyl Craven Hair Design has earned a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble