In The Know
Salon of Distinction: Jose Luis Salon
Salon of Distinction: Gene Juarez Salon & Spa
Salon of Distinction: D. Laudati, Master Haircolorist, and Associates
Salon of Distinction: Bijou Salon and Wellness Spa
Salon of Distinction: Gatsby Salon
Gatsby SalonGreen Brook, New JerseyWebsite: gatsbysalon.comOwner: Gayle GiacomoSalon established: April 1977Opening after remodel: August 1, 2009Salon style: unique, boutiqueSquare footage: 3,000Number of styling stations: 32Number of spa treatment rooms: 3Equipment: BelvedereFurniture: BelvedereTotal design investment: $550,000Top retail lines (hair care): Gatsby Brand, KerastaseTop retail lines (color care): L’Oréal ProfessionnelDesign by: Salvatore Chieffo, BelvedereArchitects: BelvedereJudges’ comments:“Love the play on dark and light.”—Higby“The pedicure niche adds a nice splash both in color and design.”—Nemer
Salon of Distinction: Akada Hair Salon
Photos of the decor inside Akada Hair Salon in Columbus, Ohio.
Salon of Distinction: Angus M Salon
Angus Mitchell, co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems and an influential educator in the beauty industry, launched his Angus M Salon in Beverly Hills, California, in July 2009. One look inside the 1,800-square-foot space and you can see why Mitchell’s salon has been called, “the cool kid on the block.”
Hair stylists in Atlanta raise money for neglected kids
Steve Hightower and his team of stylists at Hair Artists Studio in Atlanta, Georgia, raised more than $40,000 at the “We Want To Know What Love Is” event on May 21.
Salon owners share knowledge at ISBN conference
At the annual The International SalonSpa Business Network conference in May, OPI President George Schaeffer with the ISBN Legend Award and many salon owners learned more about how to succeed in a down economy.
The 2010 International Salon/Spa Business Network conference
Salon owners and salon managers from more than 40 multi-unit salon and spa companies gathered for this year's International Salon/Spa Business Network’s annual conference.
New hairstyling salon chair from Takara Belmont
Check out this new salon hairstyling chair from Takara Belmont.
KMS California launches customer-service webisodes
KMS California has launched a new series of educational webisodes called “Customizing the Client Experience.”
Stainless Steel Color Lab from Eurisko
Your color station doesn’t have to be an eyesore tucked away in a back storage closet of the salon. This stainless steel color lab from Eurisko features a built-in sink, trash receptacles, storage and a developer well—plus it’s a sleek, decor-neutral design. Available in 6’ or 8’ with concealed white or blue lighting, you can get your color backbar organized with style. Visit euriskodesign.com for details.
Intuitive Imaging & Design
Looking for an image makeover? Founded in 2007, Intuitive Imaging & Design (go-intuitive.com) is the only imaging and design company exclusively dedicated to the beauty industry. Offering imagery, design and printing of custom-made “conversation starters” for the beauty professional, the company gets results.
Belvedere’s Admiral Barber Chair
Belvedere’s Admiral Barber Chair
Swing Lights Brighten Salon
Delray Lighting has introduced its Swing mirror light to salons—most notably to the Dove Studio in Santa Monica, California, home to international styling stars Sonya and Christopher Dove.
Re:nu System Mini Trios
Re:nu System Mini Trios