Winner: 5101 Salon

For the sassiest cuts and the most radiant colors, readers chose 5101 Salon as the Most Beautifying Salon in Memphis. Named for its address on Sanderlin, the East Memphis salon also sells makeup, accessories such as jewelry and purses, and paintings by artist and employee Joy Routt.

Owner Lynn Mellor believes that her customer base is so strong because of the shop’s atmosphere. “We’re here to help people look and feel better (about themselves) and to have fun doing it.”

5101 Sanderlin; 681-0070. Open Tuesday through Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Finalists: A Clientage; A Great Cut