The warm brick walls of a historic train depot now house the cozy Beauty Mark, Ltd., in Vandalia, Illinois.
Signage painted on the brick is a lovely branding touch at Cloud 9 Salon and Spa in Bartonville, Texas.
Posh lighting on retail shelves beckon guests to shop at Cooper Alley Salon in Corte Madera, California.
Sumptuous green tile serves as a backdrop for the Extensions Bar at Crown Extension Studio in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
A rich Herringbone wood floor ties all the departments together at Davanti Salon in Denton, Texas.
Small but mighty, the design at Groom Guy in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, sets the tone for an upscale grooming experience.
Lovely flowers welcome clients while the individualized stations create an intimate setting at Jade Salon in Greensboro, North Carolina.
These illuminated oval mirrors create the perfect stage for artists at Josephine's Salon to work their magic.
The custom-built station walls create a sleek, clean ambiance at Joseph Jeffrey's Hair Salon in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
A number of unique areas spark artistry at Juut's New Talent Salon and Creative Hub in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lucero Hair and Wellness in Salt Lake City, Utah, prides itself in publicly welcoming all gender identities and we think this cozy ambiance creates the perfect setting.
The posh, home-like reception area at Luis Allen Hair Salon in Blue Ridge, Georgia, creates a luxurious welcome.
The gorgeous curved reception desk sets the stage for the pretty-in-pink experience at Mirror Mirror Salon in Austin, Texas.
The paneled, curved tunneled hallway off the reception desk gives guests a visual hug at Osgood O'Neil Salon in Dallas, Texas.
Feminine light fixtures and lively retail shelves create a bright reception area at Pure Capelli Salon & Med Spa in Huntersville, North Carolina.
The curved sectionals offer the perfect pop of color in the bright Salon Midori in Brea, California.
The oversized mirrors at Salon O'Neil in Sandy Springs, Georgia, put the spotlight on the work of the salon's talent.
A cozy reception space and fun boutique elevate the experience at Six Ten Salon & Boutique in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania.
John Lennnon has a message for guests at the artistic Studio Wish Salon Spa in Twinsburg, Ohio.
A diversity of design creates different moods at Thompson & Company in Coralville, Iowa.
White chairs and pendant lighting accent the levels of beauty Vito Esposito Salon in Beverly Hills, California.
Old-fashioned barber chairs elevate the experience for clients and students at Wahl Barber Academy in Chicago, Illinois.
A modern take on a living wall creates a unique art element at Zinke Hair Studio in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
The warm brick walls of a historic train depot now house the cozy Beauty Mark, Ltd., in Vandalia, Illinois.
Signage painted on the brick is a lovely branding touch at Cloud 9 Salon and Spa in Bartonville, Texas.
Posh lighting on retail shelves beckon guests to shop at Cooper Alley Salon in Corte Madera, California.
Sumptuous green tile serves as a backdrop for the Extensions Bar at Crown Extension Studio in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
A rich Herringbone wood floor ties all the departments together at Davanti Salon in Denton, Texas.
Small but mighty, the design at Groom Guy in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, sets the tone for an upscale grooming experience.
Lovely flowers welcome clients while the individualized stations create an intimate setting at Jade Salon in Greensboro, North Carolina.
These illuminated oval mirrors create the perfect stage for artists at Josephine's Salon to work their magic.
The custom-built station walls create a sleek, clean ambiance at Joseph Jeffrey's Hair Salon in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
A number of unique areas spark artistry at Juut's New Talent Salon and Creative Hub in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lucero Hair and Wellness in Salt Lake City, Utah, prides itself in publicly welcoming all gender identities and we think this cozy ambiance creates the perfect setting.
The posh, home-like reception area at Luis Allen Hair Salon in Blue Ridge, Georgia, creates a luxurious welcome.
The gorgeous curved reception desk sets the stage for the pretty-in-pink experience at Mirror Mirror Salon in Austin, Texas.
The paneled, curved tunneled hallway off the reception desk gives guests a visual hug at Osgood O'Neil Salon in Dallas, Texas.
Feminine light fixtures and lively retail shelves create a bright reception area at Pure Capelli Salon & Med Spa in Huntersville, North Carolina.
The curved sectionals offer the perfect pop of color in the bright Salon Midori in Brea, California.
The oversized mirrors at Salon O'Neil in Sandy Springs, Georgia, put the spotlight on the work of the salon's talent.
A cozy reception space and fun boutique elevate the experience at Six Ten Salon & Boutique in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania.
John Lennnon has a message for guests at the artistic Studio Wish Salon Spa in Twinsburg, Ohio.
A diversity of design creates different moods at Thompson & Company in Coralville, Iowa.
White chairs and pendant lighting accent the levels of beauty Vito Esposito Salon in Beverly Hills, California.
Old-fashioned barber chairs elevate the experience for clients and students at Wahl Barber Academy in Chicago, Illinois.
A modern take on a living wall creates a unique art element at Zinke Hair Studio in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
The judges have spoken! The editors and art directors at SALON TODAY recently convened and selected 23 finalists in our 2024 SALONS OF THE YEAR, a photo-based interior design competition that showcases these gorgeous and innovative spaces that have been newly constructed or recently renovated.
In the coming weeks, we will be preparing experiential content that will take you on a virtual tour of each of these amazing spaces, as well as naming one overall Salon of the Year, but for now we'll whet your appetite with just one shot from each of these locales.
The 2024 SALONS OF THE YEAR Finalists
Beauty Mark, Ltd.
Vandalia, IL
Owners: Sarah Hill and Katie Ruholl
Cloud 9 Salon and Spa
Bartonville, TX
Owner: Kim Cloud
Cooper Alley Salon
Corte Madera, CA
Owners: Rick & Alyona Cooper
Crown Extension Studio
Colorado Springs, CA
Owner: Jenna Bowden
Davanti Salon
Denton, TX
Owner: Tracee Herring
Groom Guy
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Owner: Darius Davie
Jade Salon
Greensboro, NC
Owners: Annie Gordon & Kate Greisser
Joseph Jeffrey’s Hair Salon
Yardley, PA
Owners: Jeff Fabiano, Shannon Gaffin and Bobbi Crescenzo
Josephine’s Salon
Houston, TX
Owner: Vivian Yeh
Juut Creative Hub
Minneapolis, MN
Owner: David Wagner
Lucero Hair and Wellness
Salt Lake City, UT
Owner: Joshua Lucero
Luis Allen Hair Salon
Blue Ridge, GA
Owners: Luis Allen and James Schroeder
Mirror Mirror Salon
Austin, TX
Owner: Martha Lynn Kale
Osgood O’Neil Salon
Dallas, TX
Owners: Bruce Osgood & Allane O’Neil
Pure Capelli Salon & Med Spa
Huntersville, NC
Owners: Kelly and Jacob Grathwohl
Salon Midori
Brea, CA
Owner: Lei Cicero
Salon O’Neil
Sandy Springs, GA
Owners: O’Neil & Natalie Gurley
Six Ten Salon & Boutique
Wind Gap, PA
Owner: Ashley Thomas
Studio Wish
Twinsburg, OH
Owners: Rowena & Eric Yeager
Thompson & Company Crosspark
Coralville, IA
Owners: Bobby & Kayla Thompson, Brandi Beaver and Kristen Brinson
Vito Esposito Salon
Beverly Hills, CA
Owner: Vito Esposito
Wahl Barber Academy
Chicago, IL
Owners: Wahl Barber Academy and Pivot Point Academy (Denise Provenzano and Frank Ellemeyer)
Zinke Hair Studio
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Owners: Megan Robertson & Jolene Zinke
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