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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.

Awards & Contests

Salons of the Year 2019: Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa

by Stacey Soble

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.

Design

A Stand Out Design In Oklahoma

by Staff

The owners of a salon in Norman, Oklahoma, tour dozens of salons, collecting design ideas that would help their renovated salon stand out from the rest. Their two favorite features? Their lighting and their Freestyle dryers.

Awards & Contests

Sping is Here, and These Salons are Blooming with Color

by Stacey Soble

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.

Salon Management

Tips On Upping Your Retail Game

by Maggie Mulhern

Jack Panico offers his tips on how to make salon retail more profitable.

Design

From the Outside In--A Tour of Exteriors from Salons of the Year 2019

by Stacey Soble

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.

Design

Announcing the 2019 Salons of the Year

by Stacey Soble

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.

Design

Sweet New Space for a California Heirloom

by Stacey Soble

Preserving as much of original materials as possible, Elle Liu Salon finds a new home in a renovated warehouse in downtown Santa Rosa, California.

Salon Management

2019 NAHA Finalists: Salon/School Design

by Lauren Salapatek

Ambiance is critical to a successful salon. Salons and schools in this category are recognized as the most aesthetically pleasing and well-designed in North America.

Design

Ashes & Steel Studio Launches New Salon in Asheville

by Staff

Master stylists Gary Topple and Alejandro Jimenez announce the launch of Ashes & Steel Studio, their new state-of-the-art hair salon, set in the heart of the River Art District at 347 Depot Street in Asheville, North Carolina. The salon hosted a “City Lights” Grand Opening Celebration on November 10, 2018 with live music, dancing and refreshments.

Design

SALON TOUR: Boss Hair Group in River North, Chicago

by Staff

Award winning Chicago colorist, John Blue , recently launched BOSS HAIR GROUP in the upbeat bustle of River North (842 N. Orleans Street). The unique and intimate lounge-like salon boasts an eccentric vibe of 80s glam rock, Studio 54 fashion, and 90s supermodel chic.

Design

Bentley Hair and Beauty Opens New Salon in Gold Coast, Chicago

by Staff

Bentley Hair and Beauty , now open in the Gold Coast of Chicago, is a sophisticated and modern full-service hair salon specializing in customized hair services for all clients. Owned and operated by former KPMG businesswoman, Jennifer Long Riordan , Bentley Hair and Beauty is an Irish-owned enterprise bringing Europe’s chicest looks to the streets of Chicago.