SPA TOUR: Fit For A King
MODERN visits The Ashford Castle in Ireland to see how the award-winning spa blends old-world therapies with modern technologies and professional skin services.
Why Establishing Zones in the Salon is Good for Business
According to Josh Droegemueller, Kaemark's lead designer, a salon should be designed in zones that help clients transition through their salon journey. Here, he explains how.
SALON TOUR: Maison D'Alexandre
Owner Alexandre Chouery of Maison D'Alexandre culled from over 20 years of experience traveling the world working for prestigious brands to resource a totally new concept of a salon creating an atmosphere of being in a luxurious home. Take the tour!
SALON TOUR: Lola Hair Studio in Cambridge, MA
Lola Hair Studio is a street level, brick-front corner shop in a small commercial building with a lot of personality. Take the tour!
SALON TOUR: Overmorrow Salon & Spa in Los Angeles, CA
Established in 2017, Overmorrow Salon & Spa in Los Angeles, CA has a rustic Scandinavian vibe, 12 styling stations and a variety of design elements by Takara Belmont.
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.
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: 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: 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.