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When a salon’s interior is all white, eyes naturally go to the beautiful looks created by the talented artists. At Cristiano Cora salon in Manhattan, though, the salon’s monochromatic, minimalist interior is just as eye-catching as the hair styles.
Stylist Hasblady Guzman was known for specializing in “green” hair care and for environmental activistism—so when she opened the doors to her flagship salon, Bokaos Aveda, at The Americana at Brand, it’s no surprise that she kept in tune with that same sentiment.
With bold primary colors, dramatic lighting, top-of-the-line equipment and uniformity, Anton’s Salon and Spa, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, is eye-catching and well designed.
The typical client at Dre’s Hair Salon is the wife of a professional baseball player—therefore owner Andre Aronica knew he needed to create a space for people accustomed to nice things, luxurious surroundings and excellent service. “I wanted an open space where you could see and experience the buzz in the salon,” he explains. “I wanted a contemporary space that embraced environmentally friendly materials, with comfortable furniture that encouraged conversation.”
John and Adriana Vater, owners of the eco-friendly Spa Adriana in Huntington, New York, gave their salon a complete “green” renovation six years ago—everything from plant-based stucco and finishes to stainless steel countertops and furniture made of recycled materials. The spa even does its own laundry to ensure only natural detergents are used.
At Zona Salons in Norwell, Massachusetts, Frank Zona employs a standard internal inspection process to routinely check the salon’s cleanliness. While recently working on an interior redesign with an architect, he decided to use a similar process to critique his external appearance.
Just one look at the building that houses BangZ Salon and Wellness Spa (www.bangz.net) in Montclair, New Jersey, and you wouldn’t be surprised to learn it served as a Masonic Temple for more than a century. With its original arches still intact, refurbished stained-glass windows and eight of the original church pews (now covered in faux-ostrich leather), owners Richard Cronk and Dominick Sansevero had the goal of maintaining the original architecture as much as possible.
Located in picturesque Honolulu, J Salon (jsalon.com) was designed by owner Joe Randazzo and manager Gary Casupang. The salon has 150 feet of window space, and is located at the corner of a busy street a block from the most-frequented movie theater on the island.
Our sense of smell is truly incredible. Aroma can trigger such powerful and emotional responses that can be pleasant or unpleasant depending on our own individual experience. For me, the first time I smelled CND’s Wildflower and Chamomile hand and body lotion, I had a startling recognition of the scent.
Chris Rock's newest film Good Hair is generating quite the buzz in the beauty industry. Have you seen it?
Odile Gilbert is one of the most successful and sought-after “behind-the-scenes” artists today. Her designs for film, advertising, editorial campaigns, covers and fashion are varied and eclectic, showing her true talent and discipline. Her work with L’Oréal Professionnel emphasizes her dedication to the professional hairdresser and her desire to guide hairdressers to push their craft to the next level. She is one of the few women to lead teams at fashion shows around the world.
The famed Parisian salon owner, Alexandre de Paris, is known for his breath-taking updos, twists and chignons. He created looks for European royalty, society and celebrities, including Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo and Sophia Loren. An award-winning haute coiffeur, he created the runway looks for Yves St. Laurent, Gianfranco Ferre, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld.
For more than 40 years, Christiaan has been one of the world’s leading editorial hair stylists, working with fashion designers and celebrities to create iconic, memorable looks that appeared on the covers and within the pages of almost every fashion publication.
Jeanne Braa's humility and humanity were always her shining trademarks. As the artistic director of John Paul Mitchell Systems, a fashion designer, innovative entrepreneur, long-hair genius and global platform educator, she refused to be limited. Prior to her industry retirement, she was the most recognized female platform artist in the world. In 1993, she was named the first recipient of the North American Hairstylist of the Year (NAHA) Trustees Award, which honors the year’s strongest role model for U.S. hairdressers.
Olive Benson encapsulated a world of firsts for African-Americans, including first salon owner to offer advanced curly hair techniques and treatments (1959), first inducted into NCA’s Hall of Renown (1991) and first to receive a North American Hairstyling Award (1996). Once director of education for Soft Sheen, she pioneered the first black-hair advanced training academy and developed the first universal relaxer.
Everyone liked it hot in the 1960s when Kenneth, the first hairdresser to gain first-name fame, traveled with Marilyn Monroe, created Jackie Kennedy’s bouffant, styled Lauren Bacall and Audrey Hepburn, received the only Coty Award bestowed on a stylist and put a 17,000-square-foot salon in the former Vanderbilt mansion, where uniformed maids served finger sandwiches. The topper: his coif for Monroe, the day she sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to JFK.
Between his barbershop beginnings and his O.B.E. (Officer of the British Empire) award, Trevor Sorbie pioneered The Wedge, The Chop and The Scrunch. Vidal Sassoon says of his former artistic director that he combines “original thinking with superb technical ability.” Anthony Mascolo acknowledges him as “one of the best hairdressers ever—directionally and creatively.” No wonder he won British Hairdresser of the Year an unrivaled four times.
