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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our most thought-provoking blogger--Eurisko's Dr. Leon Alexander--is back with an argument that an evolutionary leap in beauty is causing us to rethink our current salon model, and evolve to a more dynamic, adaptive world.
With three locations in Chicago, the Charles Ifergan Salon looks ahead at a transition of leadership as the founder turns over the reins of the company to the next generation--his children Olivia and Philippe.
As Intercoiffure prepares for its Spring Atelier, its president elect prepares to take charge. With our Women in Leadership series, we connect with Sheila Zaricor-Wilson, who shares her history, her thoughts and her goals for her tenure.
As Cosmetologists Chicago prepares for America's Beauty Show in late March, our Women in Leadership series talks with the newest president of the association, Karen Gordon. In a candid interview, she shares her history, her thoughts and her goals for her tenure ahead.
More than 50 percent of Jamie Cress's guests consistently purchase retail. In reviewing her retailing strategies, Cress shared an interesting tip for getting guests to share what they use at home, then she helps them edit their collection and supplement it.
Erica Keelen doesn't do things by halves. This artist, lady boss, and competition coach is building on the traditional salon model with passion and drive. Here's a peek at her journey.
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!
In the midst of buying out her partner and becoming sole owner, this salon owner had seven employees walk out. She knew where she wanted to go with her business, but not how to get there, so she tapped into a coaching system,
