Tom Kuhn: Earning Potential in the Professional Beauty Industry

During his Main Stage talk at the 2024 Salon Owners Summit, Tom Kuhn, CEO of Qnity – an organisation offering education and tools for economic empowerment in the beauty industry – brought attendees through the latest research carried out by Qnity’s research arm, Qnity Institute. The research looks into the earning potential and working conditions … Continued

Cutting 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

How 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

How Software Can Bring Your Spa to The Next Level

As spa management technology becomes more advanced than ever before, it can be difficult to know what exactly your business needs. With almost two decades of experience in the industry, Phorest has learned from experience what kind of features really make a difference to spa businesses across the globe. Not to boast, but we are … Continued

Eco-Friendly Spa Management: Sustainable Practices for a Greener Business

As a spa business, you positively impact the health and well-being of your clients every single day; it’s your speciality. Does your ethos of wellness extend to our planet? We are currently in the middle of a serious climate crisis. Seas are rising, temperatures are increasing, and a massive 80% of natural disasters are being … Continued

Grow Your Salon Revenue With These Top Tips!

Want to boost your revenue this month? Here are some easy ways to get clients in; by using SMS and email campaigns, improving your Online Booking screen, and unleashing the potential of the powerful Client Reconnect tool! Whatever your situation, rest assured that Phorest has the tools to help you create new revenue streams. Superboost … Continued

Jason Everett on Prime Pricing – Salon Owners Summit 2023 Recap

Has there been a more commonly used phrase in the past 12 months than ‘the increasing cost of living’? Everyone is feeling it, and raising prices is a hot topic among salon owners – most know they need to do it, but are afraid of what their customers will say about it. But what if … Continued

The Salon Owner’s Guide to Client Retention

Ever wish you could replicate your favourite clients and just have them visit your salon or spa over and over again? You know the ones we’re talking about; those who visit regularly, don’t mind paying full price for services, regularly try new products, and are, generally, a ray of sunshine to work with!  Loyal clients … Continued

8 Tips To Raise Your Salon Prices Without Losing Clients

Over the last few decades, the price of living has gone up, and customers’ habits have changed. Despite this, in the hair and beauty industry, there’s still quite a bit of fear associated with raising prices. While price increases should be seen as a given for heightened reputation or enhanced service offerings, many still view … Continued