Salon Today

MARCH 9, 2025

In our 9th day of the 2025 SALON TODAY 200, we meet the salons and spas who master a number of best practices to fuel their growth, including Heather Spencer and Adreanne Gellise-Budzinski, owners of A Spencer Gellise Salon in Bay City, Michigan.

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Salon 105

Salon Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It's Day 2 of our 2025 SALON TODAY 200 reveal, and time to tip our hats to those salons who are always searching for ways to improve the client experience, including the fun-loving team from Little Fern Salon in

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Customer Service Salon 102

Rosy Salon Software

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In a recent chat with Christa Stephens of Inviktus Salon, she discussed how her business thrives after adopting a parts + labor pricing model. Christa: The first time I entered Salon 200, I didn’t get in. Rosy: What made you dive into your numbers? The second time I entered, I got in. That process caused […]

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Salon Management 52

Beauty Launchpad

MAY 5, 2025

From inspiration boards to salon bookings, the new ManicurList app helps manicure lovers organize their style, remember past looks and soon schedule their appointment with their favorite nail tech without lifting more than a finger.

Salon 52

Salon 52

Salon Today

APRIL 22, 2025

Now in its 42nd year, the 2025 SALONS OF THE YEAR competition is on the hunt for new and newly renovated salon, spa and barbershop designs. Applications open until June 30th!

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Salon 106

Salon Today

MARCH 8, 2024

On Day 9 of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200 we reveal the first 50 honorees in the category of Growth. These salons, including Dr Fly Salon and Spa in Joplin, Missouri, mastered a number of best practices to achieve overall sales growth of 18% or better.

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Salon Sales 111

Salon Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In Day 3 of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200, meet the salons in the category of Customer Service.

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Customer Service Salon Sales 105

Salon Today

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Many salons are exploring wellness services, such as head and hand massages, hot towels, and even aromatherapy treatments. At Aveda’s lifestyle salon and spa, for instance, clients can enjoy free Ayurvedic consultations during their haircut, making the experience both luxurious and therapeutic.

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Salon Aromatherapy Consultation Consultations 104

Salon Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In Day 6 of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we present the honorees in Compensation and Benefits, including the team from These salons offer rewarding compensation and benefits programs and design transparent career paths that retain talent longer.

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Salon 111

Salon Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Stacey Soble, SALON TODAY director of brand content, shares the meaning behind the SALON TODAY 200 and specific strategies for improving your chances as the extended deadline of November 15th nears.

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Salon Branding 115

Salon Today

MARCH 10, 2025

In Day 10 of revealing our 2025 SALON TODAY 200, we visit the second half of the Growth honorees, including the team from Studio Wish in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Salon 105

Salon 105

Salon Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

Registration is open and speakers are lining up for the Data-Driven Salon Summit 2024, with a focus of helping salons identify new opportunities for growth for the year ahead.

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Salon 117

Salon Today

MARCH 4, 2025

In our 6th day of celebrating the 2025 SALON TODAY 200, we salute the salons who give their time, money and talents to benefit others, and those who have mastered the retail game, like the team from Shine Hair Designs from Suffolk, Virginia.

Salon 104

Salon 104

Spa Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Wondering how to stand out in the competitive world of day spas, salons, and medical spas? Why Certification Matters in the Spa, Salon, and Wellness Industry In today’s fast-paced beauty industry, certification is more than just a piece of paper – it’s your ticket to success. Look no further!

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Salon Medical 98

Salon Today

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Salon Owner Fallon Helm shares how she turns the task of writing essays for the SALON TODAY 200 into an engaging invitation to her leadership team, involving them in planning for the future while rewarding their efforts at the same time.

Salon 105

Salon 105

Salon Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It's Day 4 of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200 Alerts, and time to meet the honorees in the category of Employee Education.

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Education Salon 105

Salon Today

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This year, our annual design competition names a Grand-Prize Winner, a Barbershop of the Year, a School of the Year, a New Talent Salon of the Year and a Specialty Salon of the Year, as well as 19 other gorgeous honorees. Tour each of their spaces, as the owners detail their design choices. Brought to you by Minerva Beauty.

Salon 105

Salon 105

Salon Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

The salon company has achieved carbon neutral status, removing more CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere than the five Illinois salons produce combined. Here, Salon Manager Alexis Lopez shares five easy wins the beauty group has made against single-use plastics.

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Salon Salon Management Management 105

Beauty Launchpad

MAY 8, 2025

Salon owner Willy Millard welcomes Beauty Launchpad to U Salon in Kiel, WI.

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Salon 52

Salon Today

MARCH 11, 2024

In our final day of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200 Alerts, we meet 50 more honorees in Growth.

Salon 105

Salon Sales 105

Salon Today

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By leveraging Rosy Salon Software and all its tech partners, Love and Mercy Salon shifts with the changing times by gradually going deskless, improving the client experience, tightening inventory control, eliminating waste and always reaching new clients.

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Salon Technology 111

Salon Today

JANUARY 19, 2025

In her career, Mandy Pulse has worked as a stylist, owned a booth rental salon and transitioned it to a commission-based salon. In her story, she reflects on what she's learned through the process.

Salon 105

Salon 105

Salon Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As a salon owner, it's crucial to know when it's time to expand your business. In this guide, we'll explore key signs that indicate your salon is ready for growth, helping you make informed decisions about taking your business to the next level.

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Salon 98

Salon Today

MARCH 4, 2024

On the 7th Day of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we introduce you to the honorees in two categories--technology and environmental sustainability. We're on a roll!

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Sustainability Technology Salon Tools 111

Salon Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In our first day of SALON TODAY 200 announcements, we introduce you to the 2024 honorees in two categories: Philanthropy, and Retail and Merchandising. The first group, like Hi Texture Hair Salon in Lawrenceville, Georgia, search their communities for causes where their time, talent and money can enact the most positive change.

Salon 105

Salon 105

Salon Today

AUGUST 30, 2024

Learn how Laura Wagner, owner of Celebrity Spa & Salon leveraged Vish to increase her prices and capture an additional $180K in product charges throughout 2023.

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Salon 97

Salon Today

JULY 25, 2024

With Beauty to the Rescue, second-generation owners Chris and Jenny Knudsen continue the legacy of a Scottsdale salon's philanthropy to help animals in need.

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Salon 102

Salon Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Building a strong culture requires constant cultivation by the salon owner. The Salon Code's Kelley Swing walks you through a number of areas you need to consider.

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Salon 71

Beauty Launchpad

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Sponsored by Wella Professionals, enter for your chance to be one of 20 salons featured in Beauty Launchpad's Top 20 Salons contest in our January/February 2025 issue.

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Salon 97

Salon Today

MARCH 5, 2025

In our 7th day of 2025 SALON TODAY 200 announcements, we hail the honorees in our newest competition category--Business Builders. These salons, including Cynergy Color Bar in Wake Forest, North Carolina, launched new services, added new product lines or adopted business practices that opened up new revenue streams.

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Salon 85

Salon Today

JUNE 12, 2024

In a challenge to see how much water they could save, ten salons lock up their traditional towels and adopt Scrummi disposable towels for one week. The result? They saved 2,500 gallons of water. See who won the challenge.

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Salon 116

Beauty Launchpad

JANUARY 13, 2025

See the full list of winners of Beauty Launchpad's Top 20 Salon of 2025 contest, sponsored by Wella Professionals.

Salon 97

Salon 97

Salon Today

MARCH 28, 2024

With tax day looming ahead, Tax Law Experts Tina Azarvand and Claudia Vasquez outline some of the common pitfalls where salon owners make a misstep when it comes to filing (or not) their tax returns.

Salon 102

Salon 102

My Salon Suite

MARCH 10, 2025

At MY SALON Suite Oakland , California, Vee Vargas is not only creating stunning hair but also inspiring an entire industry with her visionary work. As the owner of Be Here Salon at MY SALON Suite , she is at the forefront of innovation and empowerment, shaping a future where beauty spaces are inclusive and nurturing for all.

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Salon Innovations Sustainability Education 77

Salon Today

MAY 30, 2024

Each year, our SALON TODAY 200 applications yield a wealth of innovative, fresh management advice, and this year we selected four honorees to delve into the details of their best practices during a complimentary webinar sponsored by American Express.

Salon 104

Salon Management Webinar Innovations 104

Salon Today

MAY 8, 2025

See our SALON TODAY 200 stats at a glance and access all of this year's honoree categories from one place.

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Salon 45

Salon Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It's Day 1 of our 2025 SALON TODAY 200 announcements and we're cheering for the salons who excel at innovative strategies to attract new guests and retain existing ones, and for the salons who green their business practices to benefit the Earth, including Head Case Hair Studio in Keller, Texas.

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Client Retention Salon Sustainability Innovations 89