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
6 Questions for Salon AKS on their 20th Anniversary
As New York's Salon AKS celebrates its 20th anniversary, the salon's founders, Alain Pinon, Kao Hui and Susanna Romano share the strategies of their success.
by Stacey Soble
The Woman Behind the Cheers
As the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders head to Houston for the Super Bowl, their longtime stylist Candy Shaw of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers will be accompanying them to make sure their tresses are gorgeous and cheer-worthy. Find out more about the cheerleaders and how Shaw supports their efforts year-round.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Metro Barber
Metro Barber in Tallahassee, Florida is a modern take on the classic barbershop with vintage, black-and-white-checked flooring and stations with simple white sinks for straight-razor shaves.
by Stacey Soble
Take a Tour of Namaste Salon and Spa
In Wheaton, Illinois, floor-to-ceiling windows flood Namaste Salon and Spa with light, while original textures make clients feel at home.
by Stacey Soble
The Sketch Effect Captures Serious Business' Big Ideas
A trio of quick-draw artists capture they key messages revealed from the stage at Serious Business 2017, offering attendees a helpful visual memory.
by Stacey Soble
5 Tips for Creating the Best Salon of the Year Images, Deadline Extended to Feb. 10
As Salon Today extends its deadline for Salons of the Year 2017, it offers five tips for creating the strongest images for the photo-based salon design competition.
by Stacey Soble