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Sketch to Creation: One Salon’s Design Journey

When Karen Zerbo decided to open a salon she knew she needed an interior designer who understood salons. Her research led her to Michele Pelafas, a Chicago-based design firm who specializes in salons and custom beauty furniture. From concept to completion, here is Zerbo’s journey to opening the doors of her brand new salon.

Design

This Salon Used to Be the Hotel's Storage Unit

by Anne Moratto

This Las Vegas salon owner visualized a space that was cozy and inviting. See how she converted a storage area into a full-service salon that welcomes guests from all over the world.

Design

Takara Belmont's Riche Series

Staff

This series, which includes a full chair, stool and wagon designed to enhance the safety and comfort of both guests and estheticians.

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Michele Pelafas Donates Membership Proceeds to Beauty Changes Lives

by Stacey Soble

Learn how you can give an educational boost to future beauty professionals as you make your own salon space gorgeous.

Design

Salon Tour: Starring by Ted Gibson

by Katie Johns

The salon combines cutting-edge smart home technology with the more than 30 years of experience shared between co-owners Ted Gibson and Jason Backe.

Design

Salon Tour: Pyure Aventura

by Katie Johns

At PYURE Salon’s fourth location, owners Luca Boccia and Elan Levy wanted a modern vibe with an emphasis on retail and customer experience.

Design

Industry Designers Share Shopping Tips for Salon Equipment and Furniture

by Staff

From chairs to styling stations, bringing in furniture and equipment to a new salon design can be thrilling but also a bit daunting. Here, a few designers from some of the industry's top manufacturers share some shopping tips.

Salon Management

Belvedere's Eden Unit

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This unique unit offers the option of doing both hot-steam treatments and atomized cold-water rinsing.

Design

Buy-Rite Beauty's Omni Distressed Double Styling Station

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This rustic styling station is designed to accommodate two stylists working at the same time. Each side of the station features an upper storage unit, two utility drawers, a slide-out tool panel and an extra lower drawer.

Salon Management

The Genesis Pedicure Spa from Salon Interiors

Staff

Forget hunching over or leg cramps. This chair can be raised or lowered, allowing the technician to sit tall and upright.

Awards & Contests

The Integrated Nail Polish Display from Michele Pelafas, Inc.

by Staff

This modern take on a traditional jewelry box allows for custom back-lit graphics and room for seasonal displays.

Design

The Gramercy Retail System by Eurisko

by Staff

The retail system comes in lacquered or laminate finishes with LED domain headers and digital full-length light boxes.

The Manon Chair from Novvo Etopa and Cindarella

Design

Novvo Etopa's Manon Chair

by Staff

Comfort meets sleek with the Manon Chair from Novvo Etopa and their luxury furniture partner Cindarella.

Awards & Contests

2019 Salons of the Year: Trend Watch

by Mary Kaleta

Draw inspiration from some of our favorite design themes.

Awards & Contests

2019 Salons of the Year: Totalee on the Alley

by Stacey Soble

Step into the 1920s with this speakeasy-inspired salon. As clients arrive at Totalee on the Alley, a valet greets them and directs them to a semi-hidden steel door. What's on the other side, a luxurious and exclusive vibe, has earned Totalee a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.

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