Salon Marketing on a Budget: How to Find Better Clients, Faster

Did you know that many small business owners in Australia say marketing is the task they are most likely to procrastinate on? Sound familiar? For many independent salons, spas, and clinics, marketing feels like a full-time job on top of everything else. You want to grow. You need to grow. But you don’t have the … Continued

Mastering the Client Lifecycle: Kati Whitledge’s Framework for Winning & Keeping Clients

At the intersection of love and people is the human need for connection. Between people and marketing, the human longing to feel recognised and engaged in ways that matter. And where marketing and love meet, we find authentic expression and real stories. But there’s something really quite special at the intersection of a “love for … Continued

Ken Hughes: How to Use CX To Build Brand Success

In an age where old-fashioned customer service is getting lost in the noise of automation, digitalization, and depersonalisation, giving your customers an experience to remember when they visit your business can, and will, make you stand out from the competition. That’s what Consumer Behaviouralist and King of Customer Experience, Ken Hughes, explained when he took … Continued

Digital Loyalty & Referrals: What’s New at Phorest

Loyal clients and word-of-mouth referrals are the backbone of any thriving salon, spa, or clinic. They keep your chairs full and your business growing. But in today’s digital world, traditional methods need an upgrade. That’s why Phorest is introducing our updated Digital Loyalty programme and a brand new Referrals feature. Together, these tools make it … Continued

How to Upsell Products and Services in Your Salon, Spa, or Clinic

Upselling in a salon, spa, or clinic isn’t about pushing products or services – it’s about enhancing the client experience. By thoughtfully suggesting solutions that complement your clients’  needs, you help them achieve their hair and beauty goals, while also strengthening their loyalty to your business. Did you know that 44% of clients who experience … Continued

Providing Access To Salon & Spa Services For Clients With Disabilities

Did you know that an estimated 1.8 billion people around the world experience some form of disability*? That’s around 13% of the global population. Many of whom are, or could be, your clients.  If your salon, clinic, or spa is not accessible for people who have a disability*, it means that you could be alienating … Continued

Influencers Vs Celebrity Endorsements: What’s Best for Your Salon, Clinic, or Spa?

In recent years, the dynamics of marketing have changed. In the early 2000’s, celebrity endorsements dominated the scene; Emma Stone for Revlon and Eva Longoria for L’Oreal Paris to name but a few… however, now more than ever, influencers are growing in popularity as the must-have marketing tool in the hair and beauty industry.  Why? … Continued

Salon Visual Marketing: The Golden Rules To Stand Out

In today’s marketing world, content is constantly vying for attention – and visuals have never been more important. Research from Art Kramer, a professor from Northeastern University, USA, suggests that the average attention span may be decreasing, which means that online, there’s a growing need to instantly grab your audience’s attention. With platforms like Instagram … Continued

Celebrating Success with the 2024 Phorest Client Experience Awards

At Phorest, we believe that every salon experience should leave clients feeling not just pampered, but absolutely delighted. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Client Experience Awards – an annual celebration of salons, clinics, and spas that consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional services and unforgettable experiences. Each … Continued