Nicole Palmieri

In every small town across America, there's at least one salon that raises the bar for everyone else. Sudbury, MA, (population 17,977) has Invidia Salon and Spa.

For his latest collection, Xposure, KMS California Artistic Director Edwin Johnston married strong British cutting techniques with softer, unforced finishing reminiscent of French styling. For the updo seen here, hair was prepped with KMS California AddVolume Styling Foam before blow-drying, then...more >>

When developing the concept for Giannillo—The Salon, hairstylist Gregg Giannillo and his partner Anson Gilbert-Giannillo wanted to create a boutique salon in Manhattan that provides unparalleled and luxurious services in a comfortable yet glamorous space.

Good design can help small salons generate big profits and create a comfortable, organized environment for stylists and clients.

Honolulu is the state capital of the Aloha State. Locals and visitors to this cosmopolitan yet laid-back city will receive a warm welcome at these three salons.

East meets West in Hong Kong, a new collection of polishes from OPI. Perfect for dressing up nails this spring and summer, the 12 shades range from rich red (Red My Fortune Cookie, top) to dazzling gold (Bling Dynasty, bottom) to warm caramel (Chop-Sticking to My Story), plus plenty of deep oranges...more >>

Victorian Romance Jenny Shircore, a beauty talent who picked up an Oscar in 1998 for her work in Elizabeth, is at it again. This time around, Shircore landed in the Victorian era, working her magic on-set as the designer of hair and makeup for The Young Victoria. "I poured through hundreds of books...more >>

Even though Albuquerque, NM, features a climate ideal for hairstyling, Nicole Palmieri found three salons that prove perfect hair is the result of more than just great weather.

In every small town across America, there's at least one salon that raises the bar for everyone else. Pine Bush, NY, (population 1,539) has Pineapple Day Spa.

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