Between Alienation & Belonging, Never Just a Haircut or Beauty Service
“You’ll be on in roughly 10 minutes.” the Salon Owners Summit A/V team tells me quietly. Here I am, after a little over six months of brainstorming, ideation, research, and preparation culminating in a keynote on the power of cultivating inclusive spaces for clients and employees alike. As the adrenaline starts rushing through every cell … Continued
Read article7 Things You May Not Know You Can Do With Your Phorest Salon System
As we knuckle down after the holiday season, you may have a bit of downtime after the crazy festive period. This is the perfect time to get to grips with some of Phorest’s ‘hidden gem’ features that you may not have used yet. Set yourself up for a successful 2024 with these 7 things you … Continued
Read articleCutting Costs – 4 Super Easy Saving Tips For Your Salon Budget
The new year is the perfect time for you and your team to reassess and refine your business strategies, cut unnecessary costs, and plan for a successful year ahead. With the ever-increasing cost of living crisis playing out across the globe, one of the most sensible resolutions for businesses, large and small, is to learn … Continued
Read articleEnough Is Enough: When It’s Okay To Fire A Bad Salon Customer
In the professional hair and beauty industry, salons and spas are often seen as sanctuaries of peace and tranquillity where clients visit to sit back, relax, and indulge in a treatment that leaves them feeling great. While this is the case most of the time, occasionally, you may encounter individuals who are disrespectful, demeaning, and … Continued
Read articleEbook: Using AI To Simplify The Running of Your Salon [Real Examples & Prompts Included]
Are you a time-poor salon professional, stressed about the amount of time and energy you spend on admin and management tasks every day? You’re not alone. Despite being an industry dominated by creative, sociable professionals, many salon and spa owners report feeling stressed, overworked, and overwhelmed by all the tasks involved in owning their own … Continued
Read articleHow to Defend Your Salon Against Fraudulent Chargebacks
Chargeback fraud is one of the most common forms of fraud experienced by salons. We aim to empower salons to prevent fraud and outline steps that you can take to protect your revenue in the event of chargeback fraud. What is Chargeback Fraud? Chargeback fraud exploits the standard protocol banks have in place to protect … Continued
Read articlePhorest Reports. Now With More Dashboards for Even More Insight
This week we are winding down our coverage of the Winter Collection, but don’t worry if you feel you aren’t yet up to speed! The Winter Collection is the biggest drop of new features in Phorest history, and we aren’t done talking about them yet. So far, we’ve covered Phorest Ads Manager, PhorestGo 2.0, Expert Recommendations … Continued
Read articleYou Asked. We Listened. Get Ready for PhorestGo 2.0
With the Winter Collection well underway, it’s time to get ready for our next launch; PhorestGo 2.0. Designed to be the ultimate companion for your salon team, we’ve revamped the PhorestGo app for better staff management, easier client communication, and more intuitive appointment booking. Inspired by the feedback of hundreds of PhorestGo app users, PhorestGo … Continued
Read articlePhorest has long celebrated and supported the LGBTQIA+ community within the salon industry and beyond. And taking the time to listen, reflect, elevate and support the experiences, voices, and contributions of this community is part of our ongoing commitment to inclusion and education. In the spirit of helping one another grow, we’ve compiled a collection … Continued
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