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46 | BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD | MAY 2017 A s a kid growing up in Tel Aviv, Israel, Haim Knister (@haimltdsalon) recalls bimonthly barbershop visits with his dad—but those trips weren't father-son bonding experiences. "I hated going because they consistently cut my hair too short!" laughs the eponymous salon owner, who always had an eye for fashion. When he turned 12, he began trimming and shaping his own strands, then later moved to London for advanced training at Vidal Sassoon. He now runs two successful chop shops—the fi rst opened in 1992 in Del Mar, California, followed by a larger 1,900-square-foot space that has been open since 2013 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Live & Learn/ Salon of the Month Noted as one of the nation's leading Eufora beauty centers, Haim Salon in Carlsbad, California, sets the bar for world-class service in a friendly space. —FM SALON MISSION Provide guests with the best possible service and hire stylists who do great work. That combination keeps happy customers coming back for more. DECOR Warm earth tones create an inviting space brimming with positive vibes; bold splashes of accent color infuse sunny California energy. EMPLOYEE BONUSES CLIENT PERKS Team-building hikes; staff meetings on the beach. Valet parking; complimentary hot towel service for men; scalp massage with every service; Tools Night, where clients bring fave tools and nosh on appetizers and beverages while mastering styling tips. REFRESHMENTS SERVED Coffee, tea, wine and specialty pretzels. BEST-SELLING RETAIL PRODUCTS Eufora Elevate fi nishing spray and Beautifying Elixirs. STYLIST EDUCATION In-salon Eufora VIA Haircutting System classes; ongoing opportunities at Eufora Advanced Training Academy. neighboring Carlsbad. Yet perhaps surprisingly, owning a salon was not a lifelong dream for this intrepid entrepreneur. Instead, it came about as a result of his naturally effusive nature. "I grew up in a culture where people kiss and hug to say hello, so that's how I always greeted clients," Knister reveals. One day his boss criticized that habit as overly friendly, and it was at that very moment the pro decided to launch his own business. Six weeks later he made that mission a reality, and today his salons are defi ned by their welcoming atmosphere and impeccable attention to customer service. Knister enthuses, "From college students to career professionals, I want to take care of everyone who walks through our doors." For over two decades, Eufora products and promotions have set our salons apart." —HAIM KNISTER Good Vibrations COURTESY OF HAIM SALON; PRETZELS: GETTY IMAGES "I love the individual boxes on the wall of our shampoo and relaxation area." —Haim Knister Knister greets clients as they enter the salon. Haim Salon features a wealth of lighting to truly show clients their results.