Profiles in Leadership: Scott Randolph Holds His Team Accountable to their Dreams
Scott Randolph fell in love with Mary Randolph when he met her in the salon he worked in as a shampoo boy, and the rest is history. With three salons under their leadership, Scott says he now is in the business of growing people. Explore his leadership style and his plans for the future.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Leadership: China Wong's Feet are on the Ground, but her Eyes are on the Stars
As part of our Profiles in Leadership series, we go deep with Salon Spa W's China Wong, digging into her background, her development of her leadership skills and examining what's next for this dynamic salon owner.
by Stacey Soble
10 Money-Making Tips to Make Instagram Your Side Hustle
Are beauty pros really making money on Instagram? Yes, yes and YES. Get the inside scoop and learn the top ten tips on what you have to do to make the platform work for you.
Profiles in Leadership: Lisa Houser Almost was an Auto Mechanic
She believes in owning up to her mistakes and making them right; sharing her goals with her universe to keep herself accountable, and encouraging her team to give back to the community. Meet Lisa Houser, owner of Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Vancouver, Washington, and discover why if didn't own a salon, she'd want to be a store greeter.
by Stacey Soble
The Ultimate Influencer: Candy Shaw's Ode to her Friend Martin Parsons
After the announcement of Martin Parson's passing, Candy Shaw, owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers and Sunlights Balyage, shares her personal experiences with the famed updo artist.
Profiles in Leadership: Donna Means, Fashion Forward, Team-Focused
Donna Means is keenly focused on growing her team at Salon DM3 and giving back to her local community of Athens, Georgia. See how this successful salon owner stays focused, while building a multi-million dollar, fashion-forward company.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Leadership: Laura Boton--Rebel Leadership from an Almost Rock Star
As part of a plan to avoid waitressing while pursuing a career in Rock and Roll, Laura Boton enrolled in cosmetology school--a decision that led her down an entirely different and successful career path. Find out what makes this owner of three Chicago salons a strong leader who values freedom, flexibility and fun.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Leadership: Chad Cantu's Critical Attention to Detail
In our new Profiles in Leadership series, SALON TODAY gets up close and personal with the on-the-rise salon owner Chad Cantu, co-owner of Colorado's Chad+Co.
Profiles in Leadership: FrankJames Dibrino, The Hands of a Hairdresser
As a former jet engine mechanic in the US Air Force, Twisted Bangz Salon's Frank James Dibrino learned to face a salon owner's challenges head on.
by Stacey Soble
Balancing Acts: Motherhood in the Beauty Industry
With her fourth child on the way, Posh Salon's Nadia Duncan discusses her journey toward salon ownership, the critical support she's received from her husband and how she balances the salon versus motherhood.
Profiles in Leadership: Michaella Blissett Williams, Championing Financial Independence and Inclusiveness in Beauty
Between diversifying her beauty portfolio with real estate investments and encouraging her team to be the best they can be, Michaella Blissett Willams is carving an inspiring niche in Brooklyn, New York.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Trend Watch
Draw inspiration from some of our favorite design themes.
by Mary Kaleta
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
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