Salon of Distinction: NY Splash Beauty Salon & Spa Lounge
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Salon of Distinction: Gatsby Salon
Gatsby SalonGreen Brook, New JerseyWebsite: gatsbysalon.comOwner: Gayle GiacomoSalon established: April 1977Opening after remodel: August 1, 2009Salon style: unique, boutiqueSquare footage: 3,000Number of styling stations: 32Number of spa treatment rooms: 3Equipment: BelvedereFurniture: BelvedereTotal design investment: $550,000Top retail lines (hair care): Gatsby Brand, KerastaseTop retail lines (color care): L’Oréal ProfessionnelDesign by: Salvatore Chieffo, BelvedereArchitects: BelvedereJudges’ comments:“Love the play on dark and light.”—Higby“The pedicure niche adds a nice splash both in color and design.”—Nemer
Salon of Distinction: Akada Hair Salon
Photos of the decor inside Akada Hair Salon in Columbus, Ohio.
Salon of Distinction: Angus M Salon
Angus Mitchell, co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems and an influential educator in the beauty industry, launched his Angus M Salon in Beverly Hills, California, in July 2009. One look inside the 1,800-square-foot space and you can see why Mitchell’s salon has been called, “the cool kid on the block.”