2019 Salons of the Year: LaBelle Nail Bar
LaBelle Nail Bar Owner Oanh Le calls on salon designer Michele Pelafas to create a glamorous yet comfortable, feminine sanctuary in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The resulting design captures the title of Nail Salon of the Year in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: 1922 Men's Grooming Salon
From the walls to the chairs to the retail shelves, Tim Timmons creates the perfect rustic feel for his 1922 Men's Grooming Salon--capturing the title Men's Grooming Salon in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salons of the Year: Penzone Salon + Spa Dublin
A commitment to holistic beauty led Debra and Charles Penzone in the design of their newest location, which includes a juice bar, a social room, a color bar and a beauty bar. Take a tour of the salon and spa that clinched Grand Prize in this year's Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2019: The Ultimate Before and After
After jumping through hurdles with their town's historic commission, then tackling a 27-month renovation, the Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa team transform a crumbling building into a gorgeous new salon space. Follow their courageous transformation.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2019: Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa
Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa in Middletown, Kentucky, takes on a huge renovation creating a modern, chic space that captures hearts and a Salon of Distinction award with the Salons of the Year 2019.
by Stacey Soble
Sping is Here, and These Salons are Blooming with Color
For the first time in years, color is boldly brightening salon design as evidenced by SALON TODAY's 2019 Salons of the Year. Take a colorful tour of these salon interiors.
by Stacey Soble
PENZONE Salon + Spa Claims the 2019 Salon of the Year
The 2019 landmark salon design competition names 21 honorees, including the Grand-Prize Winner, Men's Grooming Salon of the Year and Nail Salon of the Year. See which salons captured top honors.
by Stacey Soble
From the Outside In--A Tour of Exteriors from Salons of the Year 2019
We couldn't resist putting together a slideshow of exteriors from this year's Salons of the Year finalists--it's the first look at this year's finalists in the design competition of the year.
by Stacey Soble
Announcing the 2019 Salons of the Year
The first few rounds of judging for the 2019 Salons of the Year are complete and it's time to meet the 21 Salons of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year: Deadline Extended to February 15!
SALON TODAY's Salons of the Year is a photo-based interior design competition where we encourage salons to submit the best images possible of their new spaces. Here are some tips!
by Stacey Soble
2018 Salons of the Year Trends
Every year we get a glimpse of what’s trending in the salon and spa world, thanks to the various submissions to the Salons of Year competition. And 2018 didn’t fail to give us the inside scoop. We discovered some delightful details we hope will inspire your future salon renovations. Get ready to mark your favorites.
by Mary Kaleta
Salons of the Year 2018: Broome Street Society
With unique rope and wood lighting and the scrap wood pile finish on the stations, Broome Street Society in New York sets the salon stage and captures Third Runner Up in our Salons of the Year 2018.
by Stacey Soble
2018 Salons of the Year: Voss Salon
The design inspiration behind Voss Salon in Dallas, Texas, was a high-end jewelry store. The salon was a must-add to our 2018 Salons of Distinction list because of its clean and cohesive design that made the entire salon look upscale.
2018 Salons of the Year: Studio 285
The "Google Earth" floor inside Studio 285 salon in Evans, Georgia, immediately made the salon a standout contender for the 2018 Salons of the Year and a must-add to our 2018 Salons of Distinction list.
2018 Salons of the Year: Solaia Luxury Salon and Spas
From the white stacked-ledge stone front desk to the distressed-porcelain floor tiles, Solaia screams 2018 Salons of Distinction from head to toe.
2018 Salons of the Year: Posh Salon & Day Spa
This salon and spa in Kokomo, Indiana, brought the big-city trend of a manicure bar to its town. Posh's versatility earned it a spot as a 2018 Salon of Distinction.
2018 Salons of the Year: Nova Salon
Nova Salon's exteriors is consistent with Louisville's historic Crescent Hill neighborhood, and it's interior includes vaulted ceilings and a clean design. The cohesive design earned it a spot as a 2018 Salon of Distinction.