The Original Studio Salon Concept in the St. Louis Area Locally Owned Since 1999
At Metro Design Studio Salons, we’re about providing an opportunity for stylists and others in the cosmetology industry to own and manage their very own business within a private, elegant studio space. We support 90+ studio owners of hair salons, nail salons, beauty salons, massage therapy places, and barber shops throughout the St. Louis metro area.
Our History
St. Louis entrepreneurs Tony Pringle, Howard Smith, and Anne Kessen Lowell opened the region’s first high-end, self-contained studio salon in University City, Missouri, in 1999. Building on that success, Metro Design Studio Salons expanded to three additional locations in Des Peres, Creve Coeur, and Chesterfield.
More than 25 years later, Metro remains locally owned and managed, serving independent beauty professionals throughout the St. Louis area.
Why Local Ownership Matters
Choosing a salon studio is about more than finding a space to work. It’s choosing the people and team you’ll rely on as you build your business.
Because Metro is locally owned and managed, our team understands the St. Louis beauty industry, the communities we serve, and the realities of running an independent salon business. Decisions are made locally, support is close by, and our relationships with Metro professionals are personal.
You’re not simply renting a studio from a national franchise. You’re joining an established St. Louis salon community with more than 25 years of experience helping independent beauty professionals build businesses of their own.
