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.
We give you a sneak peek into the diversity of styles among our interior design contest honorees.
Have you opened a new salon, spa or barbershop in the past two years? Or, did you renovate an existing space? If yes, then now is the time to hit us with your best design shots and show off your new look! Our 2023 Salons of the Year application has been extended to March 31!
With a bank of barber chairs and custom stations and a diverse retail array including Barbour outerwear, Steele Barber + Spa in Seattle is a haven for male clientele. Tour this cool 2021 Salons of the Year honoree.
Two retired friends from the Armed Forces find their next careers as the owners of the unique John Hancock Barbershop, which is housed in a special retail environment focused on male customers in Prescott, Arizona. Take a tour of this 2021 Salons of the Year honoree.
A slideshow of our "Salons of the Week," with designs that offer something for every beauty professional. From boutique salons to one-chair operations, we look at the elements that add up to awesome.
"Moving from a traditional salon to your own studio can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. No salon was EVER built in one day." Bianca Margolis shares how she figured out her vision for her salon and her business.
If you are taking your beauty business into a salon suite or small studio, here are some suggestions for salon furniture that will help you maximize your square footage and supplies that will help you operate smoothly.
Welcome to Holly’s Hair Salon where “I literally giggle to myself some mornings and think how blessed I am that this is my work life now. It’s an amazing feeling.”
When the pandemic hit, I converted my business to a mobile salon. After a year navigating personal and professional hurdles, staying adaptable has been my magic sauce for success.
Going ‘green’ shouldn’t sacrifice quality, and the professional beauty industry should have more options to be sustainably beautiful.
Joni Rae Russell has launched countless products and bolstered hundreds of brands. As she prepares to close her business and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation, we asked her to share her thoughts on a life in beauty.
Ambiance is critical to a successful salon. Salons and schools in this category are recognized as the most aesthetically pleasing and well-designed in North America.
The Professional Beauty Association has announced the 2020 North American Hairstyling Awards finalists in 15 competition categories. Celebrate the talent and artistry by browsing the full collections now.
In this video showcasing the Rohver prototype, founder and designer Shawn Rhoder demos the mobile styling and barber chair's features and benefits.
It's never too early to start planning for a busy, profitable holiday season. Follow these strategies for moving into a wonderful 2020.
This Las Vegas salon owner visualized a space that was cozy and inviting. See how she converted a storage area into a full-service salon that welcomes guests from all over the world.