For The Clip Joint Salon & Spa, being crowned the Gold winner for Best Salon in Best of Columbia 2025 is a massive accomplishment. “We strive to offer the best in hairstyling in Columbia and surrounding communities,” Stacey Woods, owner of The Clip Joint, says. The Clip Joint has won gold multiple times in both the Hair Salon and Hair Stylist categories, dating back to 2009. “The fact that our loyal clients have voted us number one really means a lot to us. It’s a testament to the hard work each stylist puts in every day.”

That hard work radiates throughout the community, as customers continue to return for service and recommend The Clip Joint as a trusted provider of salon care. “Columbia has a tight-knit community, where word-of-mouth and local support go a long way,” she says. “Clients tend to be loyal to businesses that engage with the community, providing an opportunity for us to build strong, lasting relationships with customers.”

The Clip Joint has been providing top-notch service to Columbia for more than 50 years and continues to adapt to new trends and the changing needs of customers. “Over such a long period, the salon has built a loyal clientele, with some families returning for generations,” Woods says.

The Clip Joint Team prides itself on making sure each guest is more than satisfied with the service they receive. “Our number-one priority is to keep our guests happy and feeling their best. We believe in showing up every day and working hard to earn that trust,” she says. “We believe the foundation of strong salon-client relationships is trust, consistency and a personalized approach.”

Winning Gold for Best Salon in Columbia is just another push for The Clip Joint to keep providing outstanding salon care to the mid-Missouri area. “We just want to continue to serve Columbia to the best of our ability. We are honored to be a part of this community.”