01 — How it started

We aren't called Generations just for fun; we're truly a multi-generational family business with more than 55 years of combined experience.

Our story began with Dee Ralston, Susan's father and Sara's grandfather, who founded and operated Ralston's Barber Shop. In 1990, Susan joined the business, expanding its services and transforming it into Ralston's Barber & Beauty Shop.

In 2005, Susan and Sara relocated to our current business park and rebranded the salon as Generations Salon, a name that reflects the family's passion for the beauty industry and the generations who have helped shape it.

As the salon continued to grow, 2023 marked another exciting milestone with a move to our beautiful new location. During this transition, Susan stepped back from ownership, welcoming Natasha as her successor. Today, Natasha and Sara proudly continue the Generations legacy, honoring the family's tradition while bringing fresh ideas and exceptional service to every guest who walks through our doors.

02 — Meet Susan

Susan attended Stacey’s Hand’s  of Champions Beauty School in Ogden Utah in 1986. She worked as an instructor there for 3 years before moving to Idaho to work with her Dad and now her daughter. She loves learning new techniques and thoroughly enjoys advanced education. She believes  people may come to a salon to look great, but she makes them feel great. Susan loves the connections she makes with clients. They may come in as a client, but when they leave they’re her friend.

03 — Meet Sara

Sara attended ISU Cosmetology school in 2000, and within a year of graduating opened Generations Salon with her mom, Susan. Sara has been coaching new stylists since 2005 and absolutely loves watching them grow and succeed in this industry. Sara took her first Balayage class in 2012 and fell in love with hair painting. She has been working on perfecting her Balayage and unique color techniques ever since. Sara loves haircutting, and specializes in dry cutting, razor cuts, and pixies. Sara is a certified Invisible Bead Extension artist and is amazed by the transformations that take place with hair extensions. 

04 — Our goal

Our salon prides itself on providing the newest trends in our industry. Our vision is to create the ultimate YOU in a fun, unique atmosphere, where everyone feels like they’re a part of something special.