{"id":4612,"date":"2025-06-27T10:44:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/?p=4612"},"modified":"2026-02-26T08:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T08:43:22","slug":"how-tony-barnes-built-a-one-of-a-kind-boutique-salon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/how-tony-barnes-built-a-one-of-a-kind-boutique-salon\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tony Barnes Built a One-of-a-Kind Boutique Salon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:7.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Tony Barnes&#8217; journey to becoming a salon owner has not been an easy one. Read on to learn how he transformed his passion into a successful business model that offers wellness and luxury to exclusive clients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know how some people just <em>know<\/em> what they\u2019re meant to do? That\u2019s Tony Barnes. His talent for hairdressing was clear from a very young age, when he started doing hair at just six years old (yes, <em>six!<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up in a house with nine siblings, Tony\u2019s hands were always busy. Whether he was doing his sister\u2019s highlights in middle school or styling her friends\u2019 hair for cash in high school, he wasn\u2019t just playing around. He was building a future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But his journey wasn\u2019t exactly smooth. At 16, he was kicked out of his home for being true to himself. With a dream in his heart and little else in his pockets, he got on a Greyhound bus and started building his life, one haircut at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-first-salon-and-a-hard-reset\"><strong>The First Salon and a Hard Reset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast forward a few years, and Tony had done what many dream of; he opened his first salon. It had ten employees, great visibility, and all the makings of success on the outside. But inside? He was running on empty.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1063ee5ddf4c8a842b540b76597bc0f is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1b051b982c0a9f96eb3dd285de3fbc3\">I built a business but forgot how to breathe.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Burnout crept in. The pandemic didn\u2019t help either. Loans piled up, stress took over, and it became clear something had to change. So, he hit reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I built a business but forgot how to breathe. It took losing everything to remember what success really means. It\u2019s not about how big you grow; it\u2019s about who holds you up when the world tries to shut you down.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/3.png\" alt=\"Tony Barnes' journey from a kid with a dream to a successful salon entrepreneur\" class=\"wp-image-4626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/3.png 760w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/3-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boundaries-balance-and-business-smarts\"><strong>Boundaries, Balance, and Business Smarts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tony sold his first salon and started fresh, with a vision that put wellness, intention, and luxury at the center. That\u2019s how <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jaydengreysalon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jayden Grey Salon<\/a> was born: an exclusive, boutique, four-chair salon in La Jolla, California, that feels more like a peaceful, pampering retreat than a typical hair appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest learning curves for Tony to get to where he is today was setting boundaries. \u201cI wish I knew how to do that sooner,\u201d he says. \u201cI used to give everything until I had nothing left. Now I protect my energy and that changed everything.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f3c6a9bd1b8be5177a75865d253baff is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df5697aab4444e0bab7fbc96f7dbbb10\">This space isn\u2019t just a salon: it\u2019s where beauty, wellness, and community come alive.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That clarity didn\u2019t just improve his personal life\u2014it transformed his business, too. With a smaller team and tighter focus, he can offer clients a more curated, elevated experience. &#8220;This space isn\u2019t just a salon: it\u2019s where beauty, wellness, and community come alive.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relying on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/\">DaySmart Salon<\/a> for the last seven years to manage behind-the-scenes operations like bookings, payments, and reports also made the day-to-day running much easier. \u201cIt lets me stay focused on what I love: making people feel beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bold-bright-and-full-of-heart\"><strong>Bold, Bright, and Full of Heart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tony was very intentional about the salon\u2019s vibe. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in tons of light, and the space is surrounded by good energy\u2014a Pilates studio next door and a nearby caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t want beige or boring,\u201d Tony laughs. \u201cI wanted something bold. Something that felt like luxury and warmth at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it shows. Every detail\u2014from the sleek interior to the white-glove service and invite-only booking style\u2014reflects Tony\u2019s journey and his passion for making people feel cared for, inside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f52bf91e2ba6c5213e6b2be06abfba3 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a22ae76556e3b87e91f408364376f02\">I wanted something that felt like luxury and warmth at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-talk-for-new-stylists\"><strong>Real Talk for New Stylists<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just getting started in the salon world, Tony has some solid advice: <strong>stay put.<\/strong> \u201cStick with one place for at least three years. You build your clientele by being consistent. Every move costs you clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t be afraid of the hustle. Tony\u2019s done it all\u2014working at Walgreens from 7 until 3 to make ends meet, then attending beauty school from 5 until 10. \u201cShow up. Do the work. That\u2019s how you build something that lasts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ec77baddd5bbe25ff2266a533737215 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-719f474407a17b2f84bde20dbcf3f672\">Show up. Do the work. That\u2019s how you build something that lasts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-purpose-more-giving-back\"><strong>More Purpose, More Giving Back<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Tony isn\u2019t just running a thriving salon. He\u2019s mentoring, growing, and sharing his story to inspire others. His dream has shifted from surviving to thriving, and helping others do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo every stylist, every survivor, every underdog\u2014your story isn\u2019t over yet,\u201d he says. \u201cFrom a Greyhound bus to a glass-walled salon, I\u2019ve lived it. Keep going. The world needs your magic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/4.png\" alt=\"Tony Barnes' boutique salon Jayden Grey Salon\" class=\"wp-image-4625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/4.png 760w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/4-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8783dafbedd5ace38ab7bd8f78743e7 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3332444f1db84ceef9f5d092293555b1\">To every stylist, every survivor, every underdog: Keep going. The world needs your magic.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about Tony and his boutique salon, you can visit his <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jaydengreysalon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> or follow him on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jaydengreysalon\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/customer-spotlight-submission\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/webinar-27.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/webinar-27.png 770w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/webinar-27-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/webinar-27-768x199.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1be5910a8a08f6219d4771664f4683ad\" id=\"h-feeling-inspired\">Feeling Inspired?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re building your own salon dream\u2014or are ready to work smarter, not harder\u2014DaySmart Salon can help. It has everything you need to manage bookings, track payments, and stay organized without the chaos. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/request-a-free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start your 14-day trial free trial today<\/a> and see for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:67px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:33.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:92px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:46px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:7.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How passion became a successful business model offering wellness and luxury.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":4627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4612","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-success-stories"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Tony Barnes Built a One-of-a-Kind Boutique Salon - DaySmart Salon<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dreams really do come true! 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