{"id":77145,"date":"2025-06-12T18:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T23:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/?p=77145"},"modified":"2025-06-12T18:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T23:09:43","slug":"amber-pope-of-salon27-reflects-on-her-naha-win-for-inspiring-salon-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/amber-pope-of-salon27-reflects-on-her-naha-win-for-inspiring-salon-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Amber Pope of Salon27 Reflects on Her NAHA Win for &#8216;Inspiring Salon of the Year&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 36th annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/who-won-at-the-2025-north-american-hairstyling-awards-heres-the-full-list-of-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)<\/a> honored individual visionary artists who  pushed creative boundaries, redefined beauty and innovation via stunning collections, it also honored teams, educators and<em> salons<\/em>. This year&#8217;s &#8220;Inspiring Salon of the Year,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/salon27az.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Salon27<\/a>, located in Mesa, Arizona, posits that &#8220;team culture is the foundation of good hair.&#8221; We tend to agree!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Tease <\/em>connected with Salon27 co-owner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amberpopehair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amber Pope<\/a>, fresh off of her team&#8217;s NAHA win, to discuss her approach to building a salon that actually supports its stylists, what the moment meant to her, what keeps her inspired and so much more. Read on for our conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Tease: For those who aren\u2019t familiar with Salon27, take us back to the beginning. Why did you decide to open the space?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amber Pope:<\/strong> Salon27 began with a simple yet powerful idea: to create a space where stylists would want to work \u2014 a space that would inspire them, challenge them, and allow them to grow deeply in their craft. In the very beginning, that was the heart of the vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chet came to me with the idea that we should open a salon together. As scary as it sounded, I thought, Why not? I had the privilege of learning under great mentors and seeing legacy salon companies build something truly meaningful. I also had a clear understanding of what didn\u2019t work in this industry \u2014 what stylists didn\u2019t want. 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What started as a dream has turned into something with real legs to run \u2014 and we\u2019re so proud of where it\u2019s going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-7-620x775.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-7-310x388.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-7-930x1163.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-7-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salon27 co-owners Amber and Chet Pope; Photo courtesy of the Professional Beauty Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does \u201csupporting the stylist\u201d mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pope: <\/strong>Supporting the stylist means thinking like a stylist. I\u2019m incredibly proud to be a licensed cosmetologist myself, so I truly understand what it takes \u2014 mentally, creatively, and emotionally \u2014 to show up behind the chair every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back to our passion, and in order to support artists, you have to fuel that passion. That means keeping them inspired, excited, and motivated \u2014 always eager to push themselves in their craft, their education, and even in how they show up as business professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support today looks different than it did in 2015 when we opened our doors \u2014 and it looks dramatically different from 2005, when I started in this industry. As a salon owner, it\u2019s my responsibility to understand what this current generation of stylists needs to feel truly supported. What are their goals? What drives them? What do they want from a workplace \u2014 and what are they willing to give in return to a salon they proudly call home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ask ourselves every day: How are we showing up for them? Are we leading by example? Are we doing the work \u2014 not just asking them to? Support looks like energy, effort, and a real investment in helping each stylist chase their biggest, wildest dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also means providing meaningful opportunities \u2014 not just technical education, but real connection. We prioritize face-to-face check-ins, personal goal-setting, and honest conversations. Are they on track? Do they feel seen? How can we help? That\u2019s how we build a workplace our team is excited to walk into each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We even have a sign up right now at the staff entrance next to a vintage Samsonite suitcase \u2014 it says: &#8216;It\u2019s hard out there. Write down your baggage and leave it here. Now come inside and make art with your friends.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To me, that\u2019s what true support looks like. We\u2019re not just building a business. We\u2019re building a safe place for artists to do their best work and feel fully seen in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/438.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/438.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/438-620x775.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/438-310x388.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/438-930x1163.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/438-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Salon27 team on the NAHA 2025 red carpet; Photo courtesy of the Professional Beauty Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salon27 has been a NAHA Finalist for \u201cInspiring Salon of the Year\u201d several times in the past, so how does it feel to take home a win this year?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pope:<\/strong> Being named a finalist for &#8216;Inspiring Salon of the Year&#8217; \u2014 not once, but three times \u2014 has always been an incredible honor. But this year\u2019s win was truly a full-circle, out-of-body experience for all of us. When they called our name, Chet and I squeezed hands and inside that split second with the same thought: Did we just hear that right? And then came the cheers, the emotion, and the overwhelming pride of standing on that stage representing Salon27 with our incredible team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be recognized at NAHA \u2014 the most prestigious award in our industry \u2014 means the world. But what made it even more powerful was knowing that this honor celebrates not just our artistry and work, but our heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that when you take care of your team \u2014 when you truly support your stylists and treat them like the valued professionals they are and care for them \u2014 they\u2019re empowered to do even more outside the salon doors. That\u2019s what makes us most proud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-5-620x775.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-5-310x388.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-5-930x1163.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-5-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Salon27 team accepts their NAHA on stage during the 36th annual ceremony; Photo courtesy of the Professional Beauty Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team dedicates countless hours to serving our community \u2014 from providing haircare support for patients at <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixchildrens.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Phoenix Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a>, to working with the <a href=\"https:\/\/aawl.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Arizona Animal Welfare League<\/a>, to offering complimentary services to families through our annual House of Refuge family event. This kind of giving, this spirit of service \u2014 that\u2019s what being inspiring means to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salon27 has heart. And we believe that\u2019s what our industry is all about: caring, giving, and creating beauty through the powerful art of hairdressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope our story reminds salons \u2014 big or small, teams or solo artists \u2014 that they can make a difference too. We left that night feeling inspired to keep being inspiring. And we offer our sincerest congratulations to all the other finalists \u2014 each of them is doing incredible, impactful work in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What inspires you, and Chet, as salon owners?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pope:<\/strong> For both of us, our biggest source of inspiration comes from developing and growing stylists \u2014 and watching the industry evolve and thrive because of it. There\u2019s nothing more rewarding than seeing a stylist step into their potential, build confidence, and elevate their craft. That kind of growth is contagious, and it fuels everything we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also deeply inspired by connection \u2014 especially with other salon owners, educators, and industry leaders. Whether we\u2019re teaching in a salon, attending events, or participating in conversations through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/probeautyassoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Professional Beauty Association (PBA)<\/a>, those moments of collaboration and shared passion are where the spark happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe in the power of community, and the more we surround ourselves with people who are pushing boundaries and lifting others up, the more energized we feel to do the same. That\u2019s what keeps us inspired \u2014 and keeps us moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/437.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/437.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/437-620x775.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/437-310x388.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/437-930x1163.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/437-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amber and Chet Pope on the NAHA 2025 Red Carpet; Photo courtesy of the Professional Beauty Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are your hopes for Salon27 \u2014 and the industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our biggest hope is that we continue moving forward \u2014 together. It\u2019s such an exciting time for the professional beauty industry. We\u2019re seeing more unity, stronger collective voices, and an incredible wave of innovation and technology that\u2019s opening new doors for creativity and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a renewed energy \u2014 a shared eagerness not just to succeed, but to thrive. And just like we\u2019ve said before, our goal is always to be better tomorrow than we are today \u2014 and to do that alongside a community that\u2019s equally passionate about growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Salon27, that means staying true to our values while embracing change, uplifting our team, and continuing to contribute to a brighter, more inspired industry future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-6-620x775.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-6-310x388.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-6-930x1163.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tease-Portrait-Sized-IG-Posts-6-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salon27 in Mesa, Arizona; Photo courtesy of Salon27<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Salon27, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/salon27az.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">visit their website<\/a> \u2014 you can even take a <a href=\"https:\/\/salon27az.com\/virtual-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">virtual tour<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 36th annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) honored individual visionary artists who pushed creative boundaries, redefined beauty and innovation via stunning collections, it also honored teams, educators and salons. 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