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  • In a continuation of Growth, Part One, we celebrate the salons and spas that have mastered a number of best practices to fuel sales growth, which propels the overall trajectory for the business. The 2024 SALON TODAY 200 grew at a rate of 18.16% in gross sales between 2022 and 2023.

  • 20 Tips For Improving Online Business Visibility Through SEO

    Chelle Neff, Founder & CEO of Urban Betty,  20 Tips For Improving Online Business Visibility Through SEO

  • Urban Betty Round Rock opens Jan 16th

    Urban Betty to open Round Rock Salon Jan. 16th

  • Betty gets Better, Fashionable Austin salon, Urban Betty, grows its roots with new location in Round Rock.

    Betty Gets Better

    Fashionable Austin Salon grows its roots with a new location in Round Rock!

     

  • Chelle Neff, Urban betty CEO & Founder, on the Austin Woman Magazine List of Change Makers.

    Chelle Neff, Founder & CEO of Urban Betty Salon

    What It Takes to Be a Change Maker in Beauty, Fashion, and Design

  • Stylist' Jaclyn Gleeser & Molly Loveland.

    Urban Betty Transforms Beauty Waste into Eco-Friendly Impact

  • Forbes Bussines Council

    Chelle Neff, Founder & CEO of Urban Betty,  Five Lessons on Mastering Success in the Service Industry

  • Greater Austin Business Awards

    Urban Betty Wins Best Customer Experience from Austin Chamber

    Greater Austin Business Awards

  • Chelle Neff, Founder & CEO of Urban Betty wins the Best CEO Small Business category.

  • Chelle Neff, Founder & CEO of Urban Betty.

    Chelle Neff, the Founder of Urban Betty, Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Starting Your Business.

  • Logo for Unboxed and CEO Chelle Neff

    Package Design Podcast: Unboxed with Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty

  • CHELLE NEFF,  the Founder of Urban Betty, A CEO’S Guide to Unlocking True Potential And Overcoming Blockages

  • Urban Betty is a winner in Austin Chronicle’s “Best of Austin”

  • Urban Betty Voted 2023 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave

  • Trendy Summer Hairstyles with Nina Mantz, Hairstylist at Urban Betty

  • CHELLE NEFF,  the Founder of Urban Betty, Writes about 20 Key Skills Leaders Learn to Enhance Their Work and Lives.

  • AUSTIN CHAMBER AND PARTNERS ANNOUNCE 2023 A-LIST AWARD WINNERS: BOOTSTRAPPED CATEGORY (SELF-FUNDED BUSINESSES) URBAN BETTY

  • The editors at PopSugar selected Urban Betty as one of the best hair salons in Austin, Texas!

  • Urban Betty featured in Salon Today Magazine.

  • Urban Betty is a winner in Austin Chronicle’s “Best of Austin”

  • Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty, featured in Authority Magazine.

  • Urban Betty Salon, an award-winning salon with two locations in Austin, Texas, has created a clean and sustainable line of haircare products which includes an unscented option ideal for scent sensitivities.

  • Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty talks about finally learning to love yourself.

  • The A-List Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurs in the Greater Austin region.

  • Written by Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty

  • Urban Betty named Top 200 Salons in the US for 2023!

  • Chelle Neff, the founder of Urban Betty, writes about Four Social Media Marketing Ideas For Salon Owners for Forbes.

  • Imagine your second salon location. You’ve already opened one before so you’re pretty confident you can do it again and it’ll all go similarly. Guess again! Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty is back to share what you need to know about starting a second salon location, and the things you should plan for that will not be planned. Listen here.

  • What’s on your vision board? For multi-location salon owner and creator of Urban Betty beauty products, Chelle Neff is here to share how her vision previous to the pandemic is now coming to life. With a third location on the horizon, Chelle shares what she’s had to do to create a company that can work without her. If your salon has a dependency on you that prevents you from taking vacations or truly unplugging—this episode is for you!

  • SALON TODAY’s Annual Marketing Program featured Urban Betty as an honoree in digital marketing and as one of the best 2022 social media campaigns.

  • Founder of Urban Betty featured in the Forbes Business Council Expert Panel; 14 Smart Ways to Leverage QR Codes For Your Business.

  • She shares how Urban Betty Salon increased its revenue and launched a product line.

  • We are excited to announce that our founder, Chelle Neff is a part of the Forbes Business Council! She will be contributing content about entrepreneurship as it relates to the salon and consumer services industries.

  • Five secrets to getting FRESH for FALL from Licensed Estheticians at Urban Betty Salon.

  • Ever since Urban Betty owner Chelle Neff stepped away from working behind the chair in 2017, she’s been putting her energy big-time into salon management.

  • Chelle Neff shares her journey on The Entrepreneurial Hairstylist Summit!

  • Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty, featured in Canvas Rebel.

  • Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty, featured in Authority Magazine, shares five things you need to succeed in the modern beauty industry.

  • Urban Betty named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Austin Business Journal.

  • Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty, featured in Starter Story, shares how Urban Betty increased their revenue and grew their team.

  • Urban Betty had its highest retail sales, service revenue, and new hires ever.

  • Urban Betty named Top 200 Salons in the US for 2022.

  • Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty, featured in Authority Magazine, shares five things you need to thrive and succeed as a woman founder.

  • Urban Betty Haircare is featured in Well Defined’s ultimate gift guide for haircare lovers!

  • Make time for each other. To thrive, you have to be able to connect and spend time together. We book a standing date every Sunday night. We either go to the movies or eat dinner…

  • Chelle Neff talks about juggling motherhood and salon ownership like a #BOSS. Listen here.

  • Chelle Neff has been a leader in the U.S. salon industry since founding Urban Betty in 2005 and has more than 20 years of experience creating innovative practices in the salon and beauty worlds.

  • Chelle Neff has been a leader in the U.S. salon industry since founding Urban Betty in 2005.

  • Industry Vanguard: Urban Betty is transforming the salon industry with an unstoppable force for good!

  • Chelle Neff founded the salon in 2005 as a 27-year-old with passion and experience in the field as an independent stylist ready to take on a bigger challenge.

  • Powerful female professionals across Central Texas were honored during the Austin Business Journal’s 27th annual Profiles in Power awards program.

    In all, six winners including our own founder, Chelle Neff, and 25 finalists were recognized. They span many industries — from technology to health care to real estate to banking.

  • Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty – Building an in-house “Blog Writers Group” to produce awesome content.

  • Urban Betty is an Inc. 5000 Recipient for the fourth consecutive year! Read more about our salon company and why it’s one of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies for 2021.

  • Urban Betty named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Austin Business Journal.

  • Urban Betty named Top 200 Salons in the US for 2021.

  • Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty, featured in Authority Magazine, shares 5 ways that businesses can help promote the mental wellness of their employees.

  • Urban Betty named in the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Texas 2021 as one of The Top 250 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Texas.

  • Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty featured in Thrive Global.

  • Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty shares her 5 things you need to know to create a successful service business.

  • Body Business a local gym here in Austin highlights Chelle Neff and Urban Betty Salon. Read more here.

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  • As entrepreneurs, we are taught to identify our competition. Who’s your competition? Are they winning or are you? When you view the competition as some outside force that’s trying to beat you or take advantage of your weaknesses, you end up defeating yourself. The founder of Urban Betty, Chelle Neff has a different way of viewing the competition.

  • Starter Story interviews Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty, on reopening her salon company during a pandemic.

  • Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty talks about strategies that companies are taking to become more sustainable.

  • Chelle Neff named as a Central Texas Woman of Influence by the Austin Business Journal for 2020.

  • Featured in Shoutout HTX

  • Learn 6 ways to leverage Instagram to dramatically improve your business.

  • Austin Woman magazine has been in the business of celebrating women for 17 years and the Woman’s Ways Business Awards are an opportunity to recognize, support, and promote these women off the pages. The Woman’s Way Business Awards are Austin’s only business awards for women-owned and women-led businesses. Awards are presented in 10 categories, span numerous industries, and are chosen by a selection committee of successful, local female business owners and community leaders.

  • Authority Magazine Interview with Chelle Neff, Founder of Urban Betty.

  • Find a life coach, therapist, guru, whatever you want to call it! You need someone that isn’t biased about your situation. Someone that can see you outside of yourself, give you proactive feedback, and hold you accountable.

  • Urban Betty is an Inc. 5000 Recipient for the third consecutive year! Read more about our salon company and why it’s one of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies for 2020.

  • At the start of 2020, Chelle Neff is wrapping up a decade of considerable success, growth and innovation. In addition to developing Urban Betty, a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists, produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. 5000 list twice! Read the whole article here.

  • Urban Betty named Top 200 Salons in the US for 2020. Awarded in the categories of Growth, Customer Service, Retention & Referral, Salon Leadership, and Technology. Find out more here.

  • Every ship needs a captain, someone who can plot the course and navigate the waters rough and calm. That is why CEO Monthly has chosen to honor those individuals committed to driving business growth and bearing the responsibility of making crucial corporate decisions that can make or break a business entity.

    From showing sure and certain management of a business enterprise to displaying integrity and tenacity in the face of adversity or considerate corporate governance and a commitment to society, the Global CEO Excellence Awards is returning for its 3rd year to celebrate the business leaders of today. Find more out here.

  • Urban Betty named as an Inc. 5000 Recipient for Fastest Growing Privately Held Company for 2019. Read more about it here.

  • Founder of Urban Betty, Chelle Neff shares her entrepreneurial journey on Voyage Houston. Read more here.

  • Chelle Neff Shares “Five things I wish someone told me before I became a CEO.” on Authority Magazine. Read here.

  • Chelle Neff Named as a Nominee in Austin Business Journal’s 2019 Best CEO Awards. Read more about it here.

  • “5 Things We Can Each Do To Make Social Media And The Internet A Kinder And More Tolerant Place” With Chelle Neff of Urban Betty. Read it here.

  • Chelle Neff named as a Central Texas Woman of Influence by the Austin Business Journal for 2019. Read about it here.

  • How I Went From Hairstylist To Running My Own $3.3M Salon Business. Read more here.

  • An honest chat with Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty on what it’s really like to grow your business. Listen here.

  • Listen to this podcast here.

  • Chelle shares her personal journey to entrepreneurship and her advice on starting a business. Listen here.

  • As featured on the TriPod podcast. Ross Herosian chats with serial entrepreneur and Founder of Urban Betty, Chelle Neff.

    Listen online or wherever you get your podcasts.

  • Chelle gives tactical tips on how to build more than just a salon, but a network and a community that is thrilled to be on the journey with you. Urban Betty’s salon sets high standards for the industry in terms of culture, coaching, and income. Check out this podcast by Handsome on our founder.

  • Female Disruptors: Chelle Neff is revolutionizing the hair industry for stylists and customers. Read more about her path to entrepreneurship here.

  • In October of 2018, Urban Betty Salon was voted by the public as the best salon in Austin. Read more about it here.

  • Urban Betty named as an Inc. 5000 Recipient for Fastest Growing Privately Held Company for 2018. Read more about it here.

  • Voted Bouldin Creek’s Neighborhood Favorite. Find out more here.

  • Read the full article here.

  • She shares the benefits of founding a salon and how she gives back. Listen here.

  • Urban Betty named Top 200 Salons in the US for 2018. Awarded in the categories of Growth, Retention & Referral, Salon Culture, and Inventory Management. Find out more here.

  • Find out the history of Urban Betty and more about it’s founder, Chelle Neff. Read the blog here.

  • Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty interviewed about entrepreneurship. Read the blog and listen to the podcast here.

  • Top 200 Salons in the US for 2017. Awarded in the categories of Growth, Retention & Referral, Salon Culture, Inventory Management, and Technology. Find out more here.

  • Named one of the best salons in Austin. Find out more here.

  • The Secret to Making Your Updo Last All Night

  • For 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

  • Love Your Selfie Social Media Campaign 2016. Find out more here.

  • 2014, Philanthropist Of The Year Chelle Neff

    2011, Best Hairstylist, Women’s Cut Nina Fitzgerald

  • 16 Ways To Make Your Hair Less Breakable, According To The Experts

  • How To Keep Your Summer Highlights If You’re Loving Your Lighter Locks

  • 20 Best Hair Salons in Austin

  • If I Knew Then…

  • Chelle Neff, owner of Urban Betty named as Entrepreneur & Startup of the Year by Austin Under 40 for 2016.

  • Best Hair Salons in Austin

  • Our Town 2014

  • 2012, Best Stylist For Curly Hair Veronica Gonzales

  • The Austin Chronicle Readers Voted Urban Betty The Best Hair Salon in 2010 and 2008!

  • 2009 Best Blowout in Austin