Why Urban Betty Was Selected as the Winner
After careful review, the Stellar Business Award Committee has chosen Urban Betty as the recipient of this year’s award. The company, under the visionary leadership of founder Chelle Neff, has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to beauty, education, and empowerment. Urban Betty’s growth from a six-chair salon to a multi-million-dollar company with nearly 100 team members is a testament to their innovative business model and strong culture. Their structured education program, leadership mentorship, and career growth pathways have set a new standard in the industry. Furthermore, their dedication to authenticity, creativity, and community connection, as well as their ongoing local partnerships and philanthropy, have made them a standout business. As they celebrate their 20th anniversary, Urban Betty continues to redefine what a modern salon company can be, making them a deserving winner of the Stellar Business Award.
They displayed all of the qualities that we at Stellar Business look for when determining excellence. These qualities include outstanding growth, service to their community, and excellent business practices. We determined that they excel in these criteria as the top Personal Services in 44.
About Urban Betty
Founded in 2005 by Chelle Neff, Urban Betty is an award-winning salon company with three locations across the Austin metro area. What began as a six-chair salon has grown into a thriving community of nearly 100 team members who share a commitment to beauty, education, and empowerment. Urban Betty has been recognized as a Best Places to Work honoree by the Austin Business Journal, a Salon Today Top 200 salon, and a four-time Inc. 5000 winner for its steady growth and strong culture.
At Urban Betty, we believe success starts with investing in people. Our salon model includes a structured education program, leadership mentorship, and career growth pathways designed to elevate each stylist’s potential. Beyond hair, we’ve built a brand rooted in authenticity, creativity, and connection, celebrating individuality while giving back to our community through ongoing local partnerships and philanthropy.
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, Urban Betty continues to redefine what a modern salon company can be: a space where beauty and business thrive together, and every guest leaves feeling seen, valued, and inspired.
Today, we congratulate Urban Betty for winning this years annual Stellar Business Award for Personal Services in 44. Our selection committee reviewed several outstanding companies for this award, and we decided unanimously that they are the official winners.
Competition in Personal Services
– Milk + Honey Spa
– Jose Luis Salon
– Method.Hair
– Jackson Ruiz Salon
– Viva Day Spa
– Birds Barbershop
– Blo Blow Dry Bar
– L7 Salon
– Garbo A Salon & Spa
– Milk + Honey Salon
Urban Betty Reviews
Our team at Stellar Business reviews companies based on several factors, including online reviews, the ability to deliver results, interactions with leadership, and more. Based on these metrics, we then create a weighted overall score.
When giving reviews, we interviewed Betty M Neff about their success in the 44 area. We also looked at what their customers were saying on Google and other trusted review sites. Because Urban Betty maintains consistently stellar reviews, they received strong consideration for this award.
Best Business Consulting in 44
Urban Betty quickly became our strongest applicants in 44. They displayed excellent customer service, an ability to deliver, and maintain high reviews in their community. So, Stellar Business would like to endorse them as the top Personal Services in 44. We believe that their outstanding ability to serve their clients in 44 makes them a long-time favorite provider.
Betty M Neff Recognized as Founder of Urban Betty
Chelle Neff is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Urban Betty, a nationally recognized salon brand based in Austin, Texas. Since opening her first location in 2005, Chelle has grown Urban Betty from a six-chair studio into a multi-million-dollar company with three thriving locations and nearly 100 team members.
A visionary leader in the beauty industry, Chelle is passionate about creating a people-first culture built on education, empowerment, and community. Under her leadership, Urban Betty has been named a Best Places to Work honoree by the Austin Business Journal, a Salon Today Top 200 salon, and a four-time Inc. 5000 award winner.
Beyond the salon, Chelle is an advocate for women in business and an active member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She is also a public speaker and mentor dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs scale sustainably while maintaining balance and authenticity. As Urban Betty celebrates its 20th anniversary, Chelle continues to redefine success through creativity, courage, and connection.
Best Business Consulting in 44
To confirm them as the official winner of our Stellar Business Award for excellence in {text:39} in 44, we made the following announcements:
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This public post on our website highlights them as the winner
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A public announcement on our LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook page
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Provided a physical certificate signed by our committee
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Assured that there are no other winners for the category of Personal Services in 44
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Sent a physical Stellar Business trophy to symbolize this award
We encourage you to visit our award winner’s business website to learn more about how they can help you with Personal Services in 44. Link below.
https://urbanbetty.com/
Contact: Betty M Neff
