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2026 SALON TODAY 200: Growth Part 2

by Stacey Soble

It's Day 10 of our SALON TODAY 200 reveals, and we've reached the end! Today, we toast the honorees in the second half of growth--the salons, spas, and barbershops that constantly strive to build stronger bottom lines, including Brandy Smith Stephens in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

With skate boards in hand, a group of stylists playfully charge the photographer.

2026 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part 1

by Nicole Johnson

On Day 9 of our 2026 SALON TODAY 200 reveals, a big 'Huzzah' to our first look at the salons, spas and barbershops that fueled their growth by mastering a number of best practices, including the fun team from Lavish Hair Lounge in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (P.S. The second half of Growth comes tomorrow.)

The colorful team from Chicago's Bang! Salon share a laugh while posing.

2026 SALON TODAY 200: Philanthropy

by Stacey Soble

Cheers to the SALON TODAY 200 honorees who give their time, talent and fundraising efforts to their communities, including Eli Mancha and the team from Bang! Salon, whose cut-a-thon has collected more than 1,200 coats that have been donated to Chicago's unhoused.

2026 SALON TODAY 200: Business Builders

by Stacey Soble

It's Day 1 of our 2026 SALON TODAY 200 announcements, and today, we raise our glasses for the honorees in the Business Builders category. These salons, including Elan Hair Studio in Spring Lake, New Jersey, took strategic risks that paid off in revenue-generating success.

Stylists work with clients inside the training salon within BASE ONE, the PENZONE Salons+Spas' training center in Columbus, Ohio.

A Space to Ground Down and Level Up

by Stacey Soble

With a training salon, treatment rooms, education and collaboration spaces, a podcast studio and a yoga studio, BASE ONE is the foundation for the future growth of PENZONE Salons+Spas, as well as the company's gift to their community and the industry. Peruse the image gallery or take the personalized video tour led by Debra Penzone to see this exceptional space.

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