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139 Best Nail Quotes, Puns & Sayings [Instagram Images]
Are you looking for good quotes about nails? Then you'll love this list of nail quotes and sayings. Nails are the cherry on top for any look. They add a certain touch of pizazz that jewelry & makeup just can't compete with. Maybe you're a nail tech or just a nail...
279 Most Unique & Creative Massage Business Names
Are you looking for massage business name ideas? Then you've landed in the right place. I have summarized a list of 279 unique, creative, cool, catchy and funny massage therapy business names. And I'm sure you'll be able to get some ideas that'll fit your massage spa...
How Can Cosmetologists Make Money with No Salon Clients?
A salon business is a service business. By definition, it generates income by serving clients. This is no news. But what happens when there are no clients? The challenges our industry face right now, as we focus on limiting the spread of the Coronavirus, go far beyond...
67 Funny & Inspirational Hairstylist Quotes (with Images)
Are you looking for funny and inspirational hairdresser quotes? Then you've landed in the right place. In this article, I've curated the ultimate list of hairstylist and salon quotes that you can use for your Instagram or other salon marketing channels. As a...
267 Truly Unique Tanning Salon Names (Creative & Catchy)
Are you looking for unique tanning salon name ideas? Then you've landed in the right place. In today's article, I'll take you through a tanning salon name list that is packed with good tanning salon names for you to choose from. I'll cover both mobile spray tan...
41 Spa & Massage Therapy Quotes (Pampering & Relaxation)
Are you looking for spa quotes and spa sayings? Then you've landed in the right place. This is the post where I collect good spa quotations to use on Instagram and other social media. These are great spa quotes for business cards, your website, or social media. In...
267 Unique & Cool Barbershop Names + Barber Nicknames 2020
Are you looking for barber shop name ideas? Then you've landed in the right place. In this article, I've compiled the ultimate list of barber shop name ideas to give you inspiration when coming up with a name for your salon. You'll find cool, unique, funny, and...
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11 Best Hair Stylist Biographies Ever Seen [Free Examples]
Are you looking to craft your hair stylist biography and don’t know where to start? Well, then you’ve landed in the right place. I’ve put together a list of hair stylist biographies to give you the inspiration you need to craft your own. Ranging from short and sweet...
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Salon? All Expected Expenses
I was talking to a friend last week who had this really awesome salon idea focused on a new express beauty service concept. He’s a very talented guy who’s been working in a few different salons over the past year but he has always been dreaming about starting a salon...
329 Most Creative & Unique Nail Salon Names & Slogans 2020
Are you on the hunt for good nail salon name ideas? Then you've landed in the right place. This is where I've curated the best nail salon names for 2020. All nail business name ideas you find here are a result of careful research of the most popular nail salon names...
287 Truly Unique Spa Names for 2020 (Day & Med Spa)
Are you looking for spa name ideas? Then you've landed in the right place. In today's article, I'll take you through a spa name list that is packed with good spa names for you to choose from. Coming up with a spa name isn't easy. There are many spa words that have...
437 Truly Unique & Creative Hair Salon Names: The Ultimate List 2020
Are you on the hunt for a good hair salon name? Then you've landed in the right place. This article is packed with hairdressing salon name ideas to help you decide on a name that is right for your salon. You'll get a complete list of hair salon names - classy hair...
41 Best Salon Marketing Ideas, Promotions & Strategies
Explore the collection of salon marketing ideas inspired by the most successful salons. You’ll learn about salon marketing strategies that you can implement already today that will benefit your salon for years to come.
250+ Best Salon & Hair Stylist Hashtags 2020
Using the right hashtags is critical to push your salon on Instagram. But what are the best hairdressing hashtags, nail salon hashtags, and beauty salon hashtags you should use? This is what we're going to cover today. I'll take you through all you need to know about...
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6 Salon Cancellation Policy Examples [Free Template]
Do you know what your greatest expense is? Wages and rent. At least that's the case for the majority of salon owners. No wonder late cancellations and no-shows have a direct negative impact on your salon profitability. If not managed right, it'll eat from your income...
9 Simple Salon Email Marketing & Newsletter Ideas
If you run a salon business, you run a relationship business. And I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say those client relationships are everything to be successful with a salon business. But how can you possibly maintain good relationships with all your clients?...
How Much do Salon Owners Make? ..and How do you Earn More?
Are you thinking about opening a salon? Then I'm sure you've asked yourself: "How much do Salon Owners make?" and "is a Salon Owner salary really much better than a Salon Manager salary or Salon Worker salary?" These are fair questions. Becoming a salon owner comes...
21 Clever Small Salon Design Ideas to Maximize Your Space
Are you looking for ways to optimize a small salon space? Then you've landed in the right place. Picking a small salon location is a smart call if you're opening a salon on a budget. It allows for a good address and premium salon design, while keeping costs low. But...
Best Salon Software 2020: The Ultimate Guide
Picking the right salon software is crucial to the success of your salon business. But you know that. You've probably already research salon software alternatives at various salon software comparison and review websites. But you're still equally confused. At least...
Square Appointments Review 2020: Demo & Pricing
Are you looking for a free appointment scheduler? Then I think this review of Square Appointments will interest you. You've probably already heard about this appointment booking app which is used primarily by businesses like hair & beauty salons and other local...
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The Ultimate Versum Salon Software Review [Get Discount]
Are you considering Versum salon software for your salon business? Then you've landed in the right place. If you've done some salon software research, you've surely come across Versum on the top list of many user review website. But is it the right solution for your...
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The Ultimate Salon Iris Software Review [Discount Code]
Are you considering Salon Iris Software for your salon? Then you've landed in the right place. Salon Iris is one of the most popular and well-known salon software on the market. But is it the right for you and your salon? This is what we're going to figure out today....
55 Best Salon Website Examples: Design Inspiration & Ideas
Have you also realized how important a good website is for your salon business? Your salon website is (in most cases) the first interaction new clients have with you. And if it's not able to immediately convince visitors that your salon is right for them, you're...
The Best Salon Website Builders & Design Templates
Are you in need of a new website for your hair salon, beauty salon or spa? Then you've landed in the right place. Creating a new salon website can feel like a daunting task. You want it to be beautiful and reflect the true image of your salon. At the same time, it...
How to Open a Salon (with or without Money): 29 Proven Steps
Are you planning to open a salon? That's awesome! What will it be? A hair salon, nail salon, barbershop, or maybe a full service beauty salon or spa? This is so exciting. And I'm so happy that you landed on this article. This is going to be an important read for you....
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Most Helpful Salon Business Plan Template [Free Download]
All salon owner's must have a good salon business plan. There's no getting around that. Poor planning is the number one reason hair and beauty salons fail. We all know this. But how come so many salon owners start their salon business without a salon business plan?...
What Insurance Does a Salon Need?
Running a salon comes with risk. Things simply goes wrong sometimes. That's just how it is. This is why all salon owners need a set of insurance policies. But what insurances are mandatory for salons? What's the most cost-effective way to insure a salon? And what...
How Much Does Salon Insurance Cost?
Running a beauty salon comes with risks. But I also know you'll face a lot of costs a you start a salon business. There's many areas in which you can cut costs in the beginning but your salon insurance is for sure not one. You need a good salon insurance from start...
How to Choose a Salon Location: 21 Critical Factors You Must Consider
I had lunch last week with two friends who both opened up their own salon's last year. They're both very talented and business minded hairdressers with good experience from the industry. One of the salon's has been doing extraordinary well while the other is still...
39 Popular Hair Salon Services (Menu & Price List)
Are you in the process of creating a new hair salon price list? Or maybe you just want to update your hair salon menu with new services to boost hair service sales? In any case, you've landed in the right place. On average, services account for 92% of a salon's...
28 Truly Inspiring Salon Description & Mission Statement Examples
Why did you start your salon business? I'm sure that you envisioned something special when you first set out on this tough but rewarding journey. But what is it that fuels your fire, that keeps you going? Day after day, week after week. What is your your mission? All...
How to Choose the Best Salon Marketing Agency in 2019
Running a salon business is arguably one of the toughest jobs in the world. You need to be good at your craft, have taste for relevant trends, and at the same time manage and grow your business and team. When will you have time to do your salon's Instagram posts,...
How to Create a Salon Website: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Forget that you're a salon owner. Just for a moment. For the next 2 minutes you're just an ordinary person who've just heard about a new salon from a friend. You want to find out if this new salon is something for you. Now go to your salon's website (if you have...
Facebook Ads for Salons & Spas: Beginners Guide
Imagine entering your salon on a regular morning. It's a day like every other day. And as the business owner, you're the first one in, as usual.. You have your coffee with you and you decide to sit down with your computer to plan the day and week ahead. But this...
How to Effectively Market Your Salon or Spa on Social Media
I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say that no salon or spa can avoid a presence on social media today. But many salon and spa owners I meet express how they are investing time and effort into social media without seeing this translating into new clients and...
7 Most Effective Ways to Get New Clients into Your Salon or Spa
Your ability to continuously attract new salon clients will ultimately determine your success as salon or spa owner. It doesn't matter how talented you and your staff is at the craft. You need clients. The more clients you have, the more you can maximize your staff...
77 Unique & Classy Hair Salon Names for the High-End Salon
I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say that having a good name for your hair salon is important. It's the first thing people hear when they learn about your salon. And, like it or not, it does tell a brief, but critical, first story about who you are. So you want to...
13 Highly Effective Ways to Motivate Salon Staff
Salon staff turnover is a major issue for many salon owners. But even worse, having staff in the salon that are not motivated to do a good job also impacts the rest of your team negatively. And this can get you into a client-loosing negative spiral. Staff is more...
The Salon Revenue Model: 6 New Ways to More Profit
Our world is changing. And are you ready to adapt your salon business model to this new world? Traditional businesses get obsolete faster than ever before. Taxis are being replaced by Uber. Cinemas are being replaced by Netflix. Retail stores are being replaced by...
The Ultimate Hair Salon Equipment List – With Prices!
Are you planning to open a salon and are wondering what equipment you'll need? Then you've landed in the right place. Today I'll show you all the hair tools, hairdressing equipment, and accessories you need to succeed with your salon. You'll get a complete hair salon...
How to Get Your Salon Top of Google: Salon SEO Made Simple
What do you get when you type in "salon near me" on Google today? Do you see your salon on the first page immediately? If you're standing in close proximity to your salon when you perform this search, I would expect you'll see your salon. If not, we'll sort that out...
How to Create Salon Promotions That Work
Do you run promotions in your salon? Or are you worried that doing so may erode you regular prices? If so, you’re not alone. I used to be very cautious with promotions. I worried that running promotions would undermine the regular service prices and maybe even hurt...
The Must-Have Salon Instagram Tools: Tips For The Busy Salon Manager
Have you ever felt you should be doing more with your salon's Instagram? I certainly have. We all know what an important marketing tool Instagram is for our salon business. But it's tough to find the time to give it the attention it needs to grow our business. Salon...
7 Salon Instagram Caption Secrets That Attract Followers
You've just taken that perfect picture. The result on your salon client looks stunning. You throw your filter on it and, wow, it's really popping. You're only seconds away from sharing your masterpiece with the world. You're excited. This will be I like-rocket, you...
How to Craft a Salon Instagram Bio that Generates Clients
How many hours per week do you spend on your salon Instagram? If you're like most hairdressers and stylists, this is over 3 hours per week. Think about it. If you were to spend that same time servicing clients instead, how much income would you generate? Probably in...
5 Salon Business Ideas That Earn You Income While You Sleep
Imagine you wake up in the morning and your beauty salon business has already generated $200 without you opening the doors yet. Wouldn't that be a relief? Running a beauty salon is tough work. You need to work on your salon marketing, manage teams and clients, and...
The 7 Ultimate Ways to Grow Your Salon Business
How often do you take a step back to think about where your salon business is going? I admit. I often fall into the trap of just focusing on the next issue in front of me. The next meeting, the problematic client, or the team vacancy I need to fill. I know you're busy...
What is the Average Salon Size? Your Salon Dimensions Guide.
I'm right now involved in a new salon project where the salon owner is planning to open a new unit in a central city location. Rents are very high in the area but she has found this super nice location that I know will look really cool when she's done. The problem i...
What Licenses do I Need to Open a Salon? The Ultimate Guide
Navigating the different licenses and permits you need to open your salon can be challenging. It may feel like there is an overwhelming amount of things to get your head around. And, frankly, this is not the most fun part of starting a salon. But don't worry. I have...
9 No-Nonsense Ways to Build Salon Clientele FAST
Having a good clientele is critical to the success of any salon business. So it is important that you have the right marketing activities in place to constantly attract new clients to your business. But maybe you don't have the time and need to build a clientele fast?...