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Even though most budding entrepreneurs tend to peruse every single word in the rulebook about salons, they will still come face-to-face with situations that will leave them at a loss of solutions. This, in essence, is to say that there is no set modus operandi for running a salon. Like every other business, uncertainties will

Salons are considered one of the safest and most fruitful ventures to put your money into. Most ladies and gents frequent salons. Therefore, it’s an industry that can never be fully saturated. Having said that, sales don’t just happen! As a salon owner, you know that every day is a gamble. Some days can be

Surely you are already aware that most of your salon’s customers are on social media. Despite that fact, many salons don’t have social media accounts or much engagement online. Social media is not just a fun place to be, it’s one of the best and most effective marketing channels available to promote your business. Customers

If you went out and asked a bunch of people whether they wanted to make money or spend money, most of them would say they want to make money. It’s an appealing prospect after all: everyone wants to have a steady source of income that gets them a continuous supply of money. And everybody wants

Customers—especially the new ones, who’ve only just begun to visit your salon—don’t come with a mind to keep coming back. They’re coming to test the waters, and will probably check out other establishments before deciding on which salon to become loyal to. And while it’s always a titillating thought to embark on new creative marketing

If you are someone who is an avid follower of social media celebrities and influencer culture, you will know how successful some of them have become. Influencers and celebrities now walk shoulder to shoulder. They are invited to the same events, and many of them have grown to form friendships. Real or fake, who are

If you’ve been in the salon business for a long time, you’ll know how important it is to connect with your clients.  Clients look for comfort, as well as a safe environment with a reliable and trustworthy stylist in a salon. As a stylist, you’ve probably formed strong business relationships with clients which may have

Hair salons have seen a 360-degree turn around in terms of services and techniques. The salons that were once touted as the best at hair perms and mullets now offer services like balayage and asymmetrical cuts. The hair industry has become more open to freedom of expression and so, different colors, cuts, and styling are

Even a mere change in the popular shade of lipstick strikes the beauty industry by a wave! Sweeping away all but few notions of beauty that had set trends earlier; the new wave has brought with itself transformations from the grass-root level till the top. While it is true that no two time periods hold

Since salons and beauty establishments are a big source of revenue and are promising sources of money, they are liable to face fraud more often than other smaller businesses. Let’s talk about a case of fraud that took place in a salon in Jacksonville last year: scores of individuals reported being charged by the salon for

As a salon owner, you know how important positive feedback is for your salon. Feedback given to you can boost the morale of your salon while satisfied customers can proudly show off your work to their friends and family, drawing attention to your business. Business is business and therefore you need to know the limit

Hair salons are a safe space for some women, while a place to unwind for others. Every month, your loyal clients are back for their usual. They enjoy the service you provide them with and enjoy the company of your staff. On the other hand, you may notice some clients drift away. You probably wonder

An excellent salon offering expert hair care and body treatments can be quite possibly looked down upon by clients because of some habits stylists have. Professional ego and unaccommodating behavior can dampen the success of a rising stylist. While a stylist may be oblivious to these traits that they may have picked up somewhere along

A strong client base is like nutrition for a business. Every businessperson dreams for their business to be like a flower among a swarm of bees. But with cut-throat competition prevailing in the industry, most businesses die out before they ever fully blossom. On average, most small American businesses lose around 10 to 15%  of

Salons are some of the most popular businesses that operate today. With the increase in the number of treatments and services available in the market, many men and women visit a salon as much as once every 6 weeks to maintain or change up their look. Services like facials, hair dying, hair removal, and haircuts

As unfortunate as it is, the barriers to entry in the modern business environment keep on growing stronger. In fact, one out of three small businesses collapses within two years of inception. While some eventualities are either completely irreversible or unforeseen, others can be maneuvered to suit your purpose. With the ever increasing hype about beauty

We’ve all heard how technological innovations are hitting the market every second. The newest invention becomes obsolete the moment a substitute for it arrives. Fashion trends also keep changing in the same fashion. New makeup techniques, dramatic looks, and hair and skin trends are pouring into the industry. Enough is not a word in the vocabulary

When people discuss their prospective ideas of entering the beauty industry and starting a hair salon, most people give advice that looks like this: use the best and most credible equipment, hire skilled and compliant staff, ensure customer satisfaction, keep the prices low for a start—and the like. People will probably suggest rentals and rates,

A solid client base is the backbone of any business—especially the new ones venturing into the field for the first time. Without a sufficiently large client base that is creating enough demand in the market for your services, the real question is: Why are you even in the business? Not only is it a challenge

Millennials are the new megaminds of the 21st century and not a day goes by when their trends are not hitting every industry in the economy with the same zeal and zest known to their z-generation. Without holding their influence in high regard your business will never make profit figures that are off the charts. Their influence

The success of a business in the service industry is solely dependent on customer service. As a salon owner, you want nothing but the best for your salon. In order to reach the top, you need to master your dealings with difficult clients. Some people enter your salon in a lousy mood and end up

Who hasn’t heard the tale of the hare that raced a tortoise and lost? Recently implemented upon real life animal counterparts of the characters in the story, there is much a marketing enthusiast can learn from the tale: it’s not the fiery hare who wins but the consistent tortoise. And there lies the lesson we’re about

Part of the reason behind the massive popularity and continuous growth of the salon and beauty industry—in addition to the practical purposes that they fulfill—is the significance people put on beauty all around. People don’t just go to a salon for a haircut or a trim. They go to salons because they want to look

Salon owners are passionate about their work, at least most of them! They want to put together a dream team of stylists that has all the solutions to client’s aesthetic troubles. They want stylists who know their products, who know their appliances and most importantly, who know what their clients love! Making it big in

Our bodies speak a language that may have different dialects across the world but the fundamentals remain the same across all populations. It is a language stronger than the words we use and conveys more efficiently than speech. Albert Mehrabian’s 7-38-55 rule is not new to the world of business. This professor from University of California

Building a strong bond with your client is a core component of success in this industry. Forming a strong bond with clients takes time and effort. It’s not something you see the benefits of immediately, therefore, persistence is essential. Don’t consider it as a waste of time but rather, an investment that pays off in

Knowing the latest Salon business trends and applying them to your salon practices may also help you reach your goals sooner than expected.

Salon Income Boosters has evaluated the statistics behind acne. If you are into the business of providing acne treatment then and we have some of the helpful tips for you.

The anti-aging industry is expected to quadruple over the next 10 years.