2018 Salons of the Year: Matii New York
This stunningly elegant salon in New York City made our list of 2018 Salons of Distinction, thanks to its brass lighting fixtures and its custom-cut brass-raised lettering, as well as many other details.
2018 Salons of the Year: Lavish Salon
We saw several salons remove the idea of a front desk in this year's submissions, and Lavish Salon in Friendswood, Texas, was on trend. It's moss-covered walls were also unique, and the salon earned a spot as a 2018 Salon of Distinction.
2018 Salons of the Year: Hannah London
Great salon design can happen at home or across the pond, and Hannah London salon in London, England, proved it designed a spot as a 2018 Salon of Distinction with its stunning throne-like pedicure chairs and swan-neck taps.
2018 Salons of the Year: Frank's Barbershop
We saw several submissions for barbershops this year, but Frank's Barbershop in Knoxville, Tennessee, stood out and earned itself a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinctions list.
2018 Salons of the Year: Five Senses Spa, Salon & Barbershop
Each of our five senses were awakened with the beautiful design elements at this Peoria, Illinois, salon, so we made sure to give it a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinctions list.
2018 Salons of the Year: Fashion Focus Academy
This academy in Sarasota, Florida, features backlit LED lighting and a barbershop accentuated with dark wood cabinets, all of which helped to earn it a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinctions list.
2018 Salons of the Year: Citrus Salon
The natural light and solid cedar beams of this Martinez, California, salon felt fresh and inviting: the perfect combination for a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinction list.
2018 Salons of the Year: Attitudes Paris/David Coiffure
This salon features midnight-blue Venetian plaster and white Italian-porcelain floors, both of which helped make it a must-include on our list of 2018 Salons of Distinction.
2018 Salons of the Year: Ariahouse Spa @ Razmataz
The unique foot-soak bar at Ariahouse Spa @ Razmataz in Georgetown, Texas, caught the eyes of our editors and helped earn it a spot on our 2018 Salons of Distinction list.
2018 Salons of the Year: Aalam The Salon
Lime green pops of color accent the sleek and serene white space of Aalam The Salon in Frisco, Texas, one of our 2018 Salons of Distinction. Take the tour.
Salons of the Year 2018: Royal Rhino Club Barbershop and Lounge
With an eclectic collection of art and a keen sense of what attracts the gents, Charles and Debra Penzone create Royal Rhino Club Barbershop & Lounge, tying for First Runner-Up in the 2018 Salons of the Year.
Announcing the 2018 Salons of the Year
Gene Juarez Salon and Spa captures the Grand Prize, while two barbershops Parker Barber and Royal Rhino Club Barbershop & Lounge tie for First-Runner Up and Broome Street Society is named Third Runner Up in the 2018 Salons of the Year competition.
Gene Juarez Salon and Spa Sweeps 2018 Salons of the Year
A beautiful shampoo oasis, a well-designed color bar and a separate men's salon are just three of the experience spaces that await clients at Gene Juarez Salon and Spa, our 2018 Salon of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2018 Salons of the Year: 20 Volume Salon
A community table made of repurposed barnwood replaces the front desk at 20 Volume Salon in Mesa, Arizona, one of our 2018 Salons of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Tips for Capturing Salon Interior Images for Salons of the Year
With the January 31st deadline for the photo-based Salons of the Year fast approaching, now is the time to review some strategies for capturing the best salon interior shots.
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2017: One Society
Beautiful wall coverings, Baroque-styled mirrors and a herringbone floor combine for a stunning space at One Society in Northville, Michigan, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
The 2017 Salons of Distinction
Meet the 16 salon spaces that captured honorable mention in our 2017 Salons of the Year competition as Salons of Distinction, then take a tour of each of their fabulous new spaces.
by Stacey Soble