salon of the year

Salon of Distinction: Headlines the Salon

“The main feature of the salon is the Lather Lounge which was designed to be it’s own space within a space. It has its own ambient lighting, scented candles, spa-like-music that plays independently from the styling space, and its own temperature control. Truly an experience every visit.”

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Salon of Distinction: HAUS Salon

“We wanted an interior that would promote a highenergy, interactive, creative community. By centering stations at two tables, we literally all ‘come to the table’ together during a service. Rather than sit in a row, guests are in small communities, interacting with our artists and each other.”

Salon of Distinction: Glo Hair Lounge

“Ambient LED lighting is incorporated in custom designed glass countertops at each station and throughout the entire salon to give a soft, elegant and relaxing glow. The floor looks like a layer of frozen ice over rippling water, perfectly complementing the sleek personality of the salon.”

Salon of Distinction: The Collage Salon

“It had me at the front door. I love the random whimsical touches, like the flowers everywhere, the red table and the perfectly matched blue bottles on the nail tables." —Morehouse

Turning Our Attention to SOTY

This week, the entire SALON TODAY editorial staff breathed a sigh of relief and felt the glow of satisfaction as we shipped the 13th Annual SALON TODAY 200 issue to the printer. Expanding the competition beyond growth to focus on a variety of business practices added multiple new dimensions to what was already a strong competition. I trust the additional statistics and owner ideas will fuel salon plans around the country throughout 2010.