Luxurious and Minimalistic
Clean modern lines and a naturally neutral palette create an upscale aesthetic at Osgood O'Neil Salon in Dallas, Texas. Come take the tour of this Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
A Taste for the City in the Suburbs
The acoustic slat-accented front desk, elegant coffee bar with penny tile and Arhaus chandelier add some luxurious design accents to Pure Capelli Salon and Med Spa in Huntersville, North Carolina, one of our 2025 Salons of Distinction. Tour the space with Owner Kelly Grathwohl.
by Stacey Soble
Maximizing Space with a Modern Industrial Vibe
Double-sided stations and a compact footprint help a California salon maximize revenue potential with 40 stations, six treatment rooms and a nail area. But it's Salon Midori's modern, industrial and organic vibe that helped it snag a Salon of Distinction award in our Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
The Charming Jewel Box
Nestled in Atlanta's upscale Chastain area, Salon O'Neil caters to discerning with stunning floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and Christian Lacroix Maison wallpaper. Take the tour of this 2024 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
A Modern, Luxury, Homey Vibe in Eastern Iowa
The homey vibe of Thompson and Company Crosspark features a checkout station integrated into the U-shaped beverage and color bar, a lounge with a view of all the action and a separate grooming parlor for gentlemen clients. The salon located in Coralville, Iowa, is one of this year's SALONS OF THE YEAR.
by Stacey Soble
Upscale Italiano Style in Beverly Hills
From the coffee bar built into the front desk to the styling stations fit for a celebrity, everything at Vito Esposito Salon in Beverly Hills is upscale and first class. Esposito gives you a tour of his namesake salon.
by Stacey Soble
Revealing Our 2024 SALONS OF THE YEAR Finalists!
We give you a sneak peek into the diversity of styles among our interior design contest honorees.
by Stacey Soble
Applications Open for Salons of the Year 2024--Deadline Extended to May 31
SALON TODAY's annual interior design competition, SALONS OF THE YEAR, is now open and the deadline has been extended to May 31!
by Stacey Soble
Small Spaces: A Tour of Salon Bathrooms
Our Salons of the Year honorees prove that great interior design, even in the smallest spaces, helps to make a great impression and elevate the client experience.
by Stacey Soble
2023 Salons of the Year: Design Destinations
Take a journey with us into the world of salon design. Enter into our new experiential coverage and navigate the buttons to learn who captured the Grand Prize, virtually tour all 21 of our Salons of the Year, and explore the latest in salon stations. A special thanks to Minerva Beauty for helping make this exciting online experience happen.
by Stacey Soble
2023 SALONS OF THE YEAR Finalists Announced
Announcing the 2023 SALONS OF THE YEAR finalists and giving you a sneak peek into each salon design.
by Stacey Soble
The 2023 Salons of the Year Application is Extended to March 31!
Have you opened a new salon, spa or barbershop in the past two years? Or, did you renovate an existing space? If yes, then now is the time to hit us with your best design shots and show off your new look! Our 2023 Salons of the Year application has been extended to March 31!
Surprising the 2022 Salon of the Year Grand-Prize Winner
The team at SALON TODAY loves when we get the opportunity to surprise someone with good news. In this video interview, SALON TODAY's Stacey Soble and Belvedere Maletti's Luca Fonte surprise AnneMarie Krainich, the owner of Ottalaus Salon, with the news that her salon swept the 2022 Salons of the Year design competition. Watch the video and see how she reacts.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: DL Lowry Salon
Three decades of history and a fortunate friendship help David Lowery build the salon of his imagination. Meet DL Lowry Salon in Indianapolis, the salon that capture 1st runner up in the 2022 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Ottalaus Salon Sweeps the 2022 Salons of the Year
The 2022 Salons of the Year competition names Ottalaus Salon in South Jordan, Utah, as its Grand Prize Winner; TwinCutz in Fort Meyers, Florida, as the Barbershop of the Year; Sandals Nail Spa in Sylvania, Ohio as The Nail Salon of the Year; three runners-up and 14 Salons of Distinction. See who made the list, then take a virtual tour of all of the winners by clicking on their links.
by Stacey Soble
Meet the 2022 Salon of the Year
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, the mostly white and black Ottalaus Salon is punctuated with furniture and art in shades of cerulean blue for a joyful effect. Get your first glimpse of the Grand Prize Winner of the 2022 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Indigo Child Salon
A fortuitous encounter with a psychic leads an Indigo Child to design a luxurious beauty retreat in Texas. Meet Indigo Child Salon, who captured second-runner up in the 2022 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble