Salon Management

GKhair: Taming Frizz Long-Term Results

Founded in 2007, GKhair is the first and only company to harness the beauty benefits of Juvexin. Derived from sheep wool through an environmentally friendly process, Juvexin is delivered to the hair in its natural state. The GKhair Hair Taming ...

Sponsored by GKhair

Keune: Trusted, Global Color and Haircare

Who We AreKeune Haircosmetics, an independent family business based in the Netherlands, was established more than 90 years ago. Today, the company’s haircolor, haircare and styling products can be found in more than 70 countries.First ...

Sponsored by Keune

Goldwell: Inspiring Through Partnership

Who We AreWith the vision of building a company focused exclusively on hairdressers as business partners, Hans Erich Dotter founded Goldwell in 1920. Today, a part of Kao Salon Division along with KMS California, Goldwell offers a full portfolio ...

Sponsored by Goldwell

Personal Compass: Van Council

Many people claim a movie was a life-changer, but for Van Council, who was inspired to go to cosmetology school by 1975’s Shampoo, a movie really did determine his destiny.Nine years later after graduation, Council partnered with his ...

Genuine Mr. Nice Guy

Look up “busy” in the dictionary, and you just may see Eric Fisher’s picture. Between managing his three eponymous salons and a cosmetology school in Wichita, Kansas, traveling the country as a platform artist with Aquage, and ...

Path to Abundance

Ulta Beauty’s level system encourages personal and professional success.

Performance Art

Thinking has evolved the beauty industry from the rigid styles of the Egyptian, Greek and Roman times, to the incredibly diverse, ever changing styles of today. At some point in each period, the thinking of one or more people influenced the ...

SOTY 2015: Van Michael Salon

Alpharetta, GeorgiaVanmichael.com/locations/avalonOwners: Van Council & Michael CouncilEstablished: October 2014Salon style: Upscale chic, Timeless classic, PrestigeSquare ...

SOTY 2015: Salon Gloss

Woodstock, GeorgiaSalongloss.bizOwners: Tim TimmonsSalon style: Metropolitan, Contemporary, ChicSquare footage: 2000Stations: 13Treatment Rooms: 1Equipment: Minerva, Standish Salon Goods, Array ...

SOTY 2015: Salon Gatto

Hoboken, New JerseySalongatto.comOwners: Christine GattoEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Industrial, Refined, InvitingSquare footage: 850Stations: 8Equipment: IN.SEK, CB2, Restoration Hardware, Salon ...

SOTY 2015: Salon Bliss & Spa

Shelby Township, MichiganSalon-bliss.comOwners: Toni Vitale & Natasha ScarcellaEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Modern, Sleek, BeautifulSquare footage: 6,000Stations: 28Treatment ...

SOTY 2015: Nuovo Cooper Creek

University Park, FloridaNuovosalongroup.comOwners: Terrence McKee & James AmatoEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Fresh, Innovative, Zen StarshipSquare footage: 2,800Stations: 22Equipment: Takara ...

SOTY 2015: Michael Graham Salon & Spa

Naperville, IllinoisMichaelgrahamsalon.comOwners: Sean GrahamEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Chic, UpscaleSquare footage: 3,685Stations: 17Treatment Rooms: 2Equipment: Takara ...

SOTY 2015: Mariposa Salon

San Diego, CaliforniaMariposasalon.comOwners: Rebecca Nan FranksEstablished: August 2014Salon style: Elegant, ModernSquare footage: 950Stations: 3Equipment: Takara BelmontFurniture: Takara Belmont, OFS, ...

SOTY 2015: Marc Albert

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFacbook.com/MarcAlbertHairOwners: Marc AlbertEstablished: August 2014Salon style: Upscale, BoutiqueSquare footage: 1,000Stations: 3Equipment: Salon GuysFurniture: VariousTotal design ...

SOTY 2015: Lotus Hair Artisans

Atlanta, Georgiawww.lotushair@att.netOwners: Erik Hedrick and Nina LaddEstablished: July 2013Salon style: Sleek, Modern, GlamSquare footage: 2,750Stations: 14Equipment: BelvedereFurniture: CustomTotal design ...

SOTY 2015: Keri Gold Salon

Atlanta, GeorgiaKerigoldsalon.comOwners: Jeffrey and Kerri SnowEstablished: August 2014Salon style: Elegant, Modern, BoutiqueSquare footage: 2,696Stations: 12Equipment: Buy Rite BeautyFurniture: Gay ...