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

The Salon Owner’s Marketing Checklist for Now Until Christmas

“Relaxed” and “Christmas” are two words that don’t usually go together in salon life (unless you are a client!). However, if you start your marketing plan now (t-minus 110 days until Christmas at the time of publishing), it can be done!  Assuming you have already set up your strategy. Now, it is time to put … Continued

Going Above & Beyond: Small Customer Service Ideas That Make a Big Impact

Good customer service can go a long way with your clientele. 83% of people are willing to pay up to 16% more for better customer service. If that’s not impressive enough, a whopping 64% of clients say that great customer service and the relationship they have with their salons is what keeps them going back … Continued

Making Your Mother’s Day Marketing More Inclusive

In the professional hair and beauty industry, seasonal marketing campaigns can be a significant revenue booster and a way of encouraging clients into your salon or spa. Each notable occasion on the calendar marks a window of opportunity for your business, and Mother’s Day is no exception.  That being said, Mother’s Day can be a … Continued

Who Is Your Ideal Salon Client And Why Does It Matter?

“Everyone is not your customer,” according to best-selling author, marketer, entrepreneur, and public speaker Seth Godin. And he’s right. As a business, trying to be everything to everyone can cause you to lose your core operational values, abandon the things that make your business unique, and compromise the quality of your services. Trying to market … Continued

Sharmadean Reid: Know Your Salon Clients – Finding The Human Story in the Data

Where to start when introducing Sharmadean Reid? ‘Powerhouse’ does not begin to describe this woman, who has led community movements and built a slew of successful business ventures, not to mention being awarded an MBE from HRH Queen Elizabeth II for her services to Beauty and Women, all before reaching her 40th birthday. But it … Continued