With its jaw-dropping, 30-foot lamella ceiling, beautiful stations of repurposed barn wood, and careful consideration of all its clients, The Boulevard Hair Company, owned by Abigail Culleton and Sierra VanMeter captures the hearts of the Salons of the Year judges and the grand prize for 2017. A unique view of the salon floor from its mezzanine level will grace the cover of Salon Today May-June 2017 and the salon will hold the title of Salon of the Year for 2017.

First Runner-Up Dasi Salon, owned by Jennifer and Leandro Da Silva in Livingston, New Jersey, scored high points with its posh white marble surfaces, black detailed walls, gold-accented mirrors and retail shelving and pops of royal blue.

Second Runner-Up Bella Rinova Salon, owned by Lynette Davis in Houston, Texas, was a favorite for it exterior walls of glass offering spectacular views, lush chandeliers and stations, its VIP styling room and an outdoor terrace for clients who want to enjoy lunch or some private time while their color processes.

And, Third Runner-Up Champagne Nail Lounge, owned by Tommy Le, in Los Angeles, earned a secondary honor as our first NAILS Salon of the Year. Designed to resemble a high-class lounge where women would gather for cocktails, the entire gorgeous space is infused with references to the effervescence of champagne.

Not to be missed, our 16 Salons of Distinction offer image after image of drool-worthy design inspiration and design ideas.

Take a virtual tour of each of  Salons of the Year by clicking on their individual links:

Grand-Prize Winner:
The Boulevard Hair Company in Webster Groves, Missouri
Owned by Abigail Culleton and Sierra VanMeter

First Runner-Up:
Dasi Salon in Livingston, New Jersey
Owned by Jennifer and Leandro Da Silva

Second Runner-Up:
Bella Rinova Salon in Houston, Texas
Owned by Lynnette Davis

Third Runner-Up and NAILS Salon of the Year:
Champagne Nail Lounge in Los Angeles, California
Owned by Tommy Le

2017 Salons of Distinction

Anagen 11 in Appleton, Wisconsin
Owned by Christopher C Hartl

Art + Science West Loop in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by: Paul Wilson and David Raccuglia

Backstage Salon + Spa in Rowley, Massachusetts
Owned by Maryann Richardson

Base Salon in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by Krysta Nicole Rojas

The Collective A Salon in Atlanta, Georgia
Owned by Bradley Partridge

Gloss Salon and Spa in Woodstock, Georgia
Owned by Tim Timmons

Hermosa Salon in Edmond, Oklahoma
Owned by Tonny and Tiffany Ortega

Jose Luis Salon in Austin, Texas
Owned by Jose Buitron and Bill Pitts

Levato Salon & Skin Lab in Hinsdale, Illinois
Owned by Ashely Carievato

Medalyn Salon and Medspa in Kennesaw, Georgia
Owned by Melanie Thurmon and Britteny Nieto

Meraki Hair Studio in Clarksville, Tennessee
Owned by Rachel Rivera

One Society in Northville, Michigan
Owned by Kelly Sesi

Ouidad Salon_FL by Chadwick and Igor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Owned by Chadwick Pendley and Igor Araujo

Sine Qua Non in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by Laura Boton

Vanity Heights Salon in Houston, Texas
Owned by Glennis Tolunay, Fiona Tolunay, Rory Tolunay and Alex Zuniga

Zazu Salon in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by Salvatore and Susan Segretto