Design
2019 Salons of the Year: Hair and Body Works
This salon was once a bank, but only a few hints would clue you in. Part of the bank teller counter makes up the front desk and helps pull together the rustic and repurposed look of this space, earning it a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Butter Beauty Parlour
Butter Beauty Parlour was designed with business in mind. Each pedicure throne has USB ports and outlets for charging, meaning some clients can get the job done while being pampered. The relaxed atmosphere earned this salon a Salons of Distinction Honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Buffalo Co. Salon & Barber
Owners Travis and Jessica Mitchell keep both men and women in mind with their creative space. The upscale, rustic design and the mix of rugged and smooth keep the salon in perfect balance, earning it a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Boss Hair Group
Boss Hair Group Owner John Blue and designers at BlocHaus Interiors & Architecture were so inspired by David Bowie, his signature lightning bolt graphic is on two restroom ceilings inside the salon, a 2019 Salon of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Talk Data to Me: Salon Owners Define Opportunity, Measure Results at Data-Driven Salon Summit
The only event of its kind, Data-Driven Salon Summit hones in on success metrics, innovative business practices and technology tools to help salons grow.
by Anne Moratto
2019 Salons of the Year: Atelier Isabelle Rose
With a gorgeous granite waterfall color bar, luxurious furniture and clever nail polish display, Atelier Isabelle Rose in Houston, Texas, claims a 2019 Salon of Distinction Award in our Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Atelier
A stunning floral wall and a quartz-wrapped front desk help Atelier in Wellesley, Massachusetts, claim one of the 2019 Salons of Distinction in our Salons of the Year competition.
2019 Salons of the Year: Annastasia Salon
A farmhouse-chic design, clever stations and color bar help Annastasia Salon earn a Salon of Distinction Award in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Rob Peetoom Williamsburg
To create its U.S. flagship, a Dutch-based salon company renovates a former soda factory to create a light and spacious salon and spa--earning Rob Peetoom Williamsburg second runner-up in our 2019 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa
Meticulous design at Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa creates visually zoned areas dedicated to specific functions, while the sumptuous design provides a feast for the eyes, helping the salon capture First Runner-Up in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: LaBelle Nail Bar
LaBelle Nail Bar Owner Oanh Le calls on salon designer Michele Pelafas to create a glamorous yet comfortable, feminine sanctuary in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The resulting design captures the title of Nail Salon of the Year in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: 1922 Men's Grooming Salon
From the walls to the chairs to the retail shelves, Tim Timmons creates the perfect rustic feel for his 1922 Men's Grooming Salon--capturing the title Men's Grooming Salon in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
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.