In an effort to further his education, Joseph Golshani came to America over thirty years ago with the intent of returning to Iran, but he soon realized the tremendous opportunities that were offered him in this country. He remained in America and made a name for himself.
Joseph & Friends hair salon and spa began as a dream of Joseph and his wife Behnaz in the 1980’s. In 1989, with the help of his family, he opened the first salon which would be the flagship and home base of operations for years to come.
After twenty years, Joseph & Friends is considered one of the top 10 salons in Atlanta, and has grown into multiple locations, providing transformational experiences for clients. Joseph & Friends was also chosen as one of the top 200 Salons in the USA by Salon Today Magazine.
1989 | First Joseph and Friends opened in Roswell, Georgia founded by Joseph & Behnaz Golshani |
1995 | First expansion to salon from 1500 sq feet to 3100 sq feet Joseph & Friends became the first Aveda Concept Salon in Roswell, Georgia |
1999 | Featured in Jezebel Magazine February Joseph Golshani, named “Atlanta Head Master” by The Atlanta Look |
2000 | Second expansion from to salon from 3100 sq feet to 9000 sq feet Salon participation in “River Keeper” raises over $1 million |
2000 | Recognized as a member of “the Honor Roll 50” as featured in Salon Today Magazine |
2001 | Featured in January issue of Atlanta magazine |
2003 | Second Joseph and Friends location opened in Johns Creek/ Duluth area |
2004 | Joseph & Friends appears on the daytime TV show “The View” |
2005 | Second Joseph & Friends location opens in Johns Creek/ Duluth area |
2006 | Joseph & Friends donates $10,000 to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities after a hair and fashion show benefit hosted in 2007: “Rock Paper Scissors.” Voted a “Five-Star beauty destination” by New Beauty magazine Winter/Spring |
2007 | Third Joseph & Friends location opens in Cumming, Georgia. Joseph partnered with Oksana Gerasimenko on this location. |
2009 | Opens Fourth location in Milton/Alpharettaa Joseph & Friends Team raises over $10,000 in 3-Day Walk for Breast Cancer Research. |
2009 | Joseph releases his book, “Thanks to America: Against all Odds” |