Salons of the Year 2017: Meraki Hair Studio
Floating white Minerva double-sided stations combine with soothing grey styling chairs and Freestyle hanging dryers to create a beautiful and efficient space at Meraki Hair Studio in Clarksville, Tennessee. Take a virtual tour of this 2017 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Medalyn Salon and Medspa
With a variety of chandeliers and different antique mirrors at each station, each client enjoys their own customized design experience at Medalyn Salon and Medspa in Kennesaw, Georgia--one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Levato Salon & Skin Lab
Hanging plants, white finishes and exposed brick walls bring an open feeling of space to the historic building that house Levato Salon and Skin Lab in Hinsdale, Illinois, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Jose Luis Salon
High ceilings, an immense glass entrance, custom chandelier and cobalt stone reception desk beckon shoppers into Jose Luis Salon in Austin, Texas, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Hermosa Salon
An eight-foot glittering chandelier and one-of-a kind marble-finished flooring welcomes clients to Hermosa Salon in Edmond, Oklahoma, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
Salons of the Year 2017: Gloss Salon and Spa
Water ripple texture walls, futuristic LED lighting and a 12-foot TV wall embrace guests with a metro glam vibe at Gloss Salon and Spa in Woodstock, Georgia, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: The Collective A Salon
Exposed stainless steel HVAC, brick walls, multidimensional wood floors and shears embedded in backlit resin pieces throughout lend an industrial feel to The Collective A Salon in Atlanta, Georgia. Take a virtual tour of this 2017 Salons of the Year honoree.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Base Salon
Green wainscoting, textured wallpaper and gritty urban photography bring a big personality to Base Salon in Chicago, Illinois, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
Salons of the Year 2017: Backstage Salon + Spa
Stunning teal seats with matching suspended dryers at the blowdry bar help Backstage Salon + Spa create a New England seaside decor in Rowley, Massachusetts. Take a tour of this 2017 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: Art + Science West Loop
While the orange-tiled backsplash and the tray ceiling with inset copper detail bring splashes of warmth to Art + Science located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, a barbershop within the salon's reception area make the design truly unique. Take a tour of this 2017 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
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
Signature Salon Learns to Thrive
With the help of Summit Salon Business Center, Nichole Brewer not only survives a walkout in her Signature Salon in Macon, Georgia, she learns to thrive and grows her sales by 296 percent.
by Stacey Soble
Stronger Together
Setting aside competition, a group of Atlanta's top salon owners meet each quarter in Atlanta to learn together, share ideas that grow their businesses and lift up one another.
by Stacey Soble
Franchising Motivation: The Story of 18|8 Salons
Addressing a void in the market, Ron Love and Scott Griffiths launched 18|8 fine men's salons in 2002--Today, the franchise has 90 locations. See how they've used motivation to grow the chain.
A Motivational Movement: Story of the Daymaker
As his salon Juut SalonSpas celebrates its 30th anniversary, David Wagner and some of his team members reflect on the Daymaker movement that has kept their culture so strong.
Editor's Note: Cover Values
In the editor's column for March-April 2017, Stacey Soble calculates the value of the Atlanta salon owners on the cover, before announcing two new events for 2017.
by Stacey Soble