What a “Simple” Payment Really Costs a Salon

On average, salon teams spend 45 hours a month dealing with payment-related admin after the client has already left. This doesn’t mean 45 hours taking payments; that’s 45 hours untangling them. These situations could include cash-ups that take longer than planned, deposits that need chasing or explaining, or tips that raise questions rather than landing … Continued

How Modern Software Helps Your Salon, Spa, or Clinic Save Time and Increase Profit

Between the back-to-back appointments, the “Can I just check?” questions from your team, and the texts from clients wondering if their appointment is actually at 3:15 or 3:30… It’s a wonder you’ve got time to drink your coffee while it’s still hot. This blog is part of the 2025 August Collection, and today, we want … Continued

How to Increase Salon, Spa, and Clinic Revenue Without Raising Prices

As a salon, spa, or clinic owner, raising your prices isn’t always an option. Between cost-of-living pressures, savvy clients shopping around, and the constant juggle of delivering a five-star experience, sometimes the last thing you want to do is rock the boat. But what if we told you that there was another way to boost … Continued

Building a Salon, Spa, or Clinic Team That Performs Better and Stays Longer

Running a salon, spa, or clinic today takes more than great hands and sharp instincts. You’re navigating rising client expectations, growing admin, and the ever-present challenge of keeping a top-tier team motivated, happy, and performing their best. At Phorest, we know that when you get the team right – that’s when the magic happens. Clients … Continued

How Salons, Spas, and Clinics in Ireland Can Boost Client Loyalty – Without More Admin

Studies show that it costs up to seven times more to attract a new client than to keep an existing one, and in the current climate, every penny (and hour) counts. With rising overheads, limited time, and ever-higher client expectations, it’s no wonder that salons, spas, and clinics across Ireland are flipping the script on … Continued

Celebrating the Heart of the Salon, Spa, and Clinic on Hairdresser Appreciation Day

In every salon, spa, or clinic, there’s a quiet kind of magic happening every day. It’s in the way a stylist helps someone see themselves with new confidence. In the care a therapist shows to a client who needs a moment to breathe. And in the dedication it takes to keep showing up – with … Continued

Sustaining Yourself in Business: Recognising & Managing Burnout – Insights from Peigin Crowley

At this year’s Salon Owners Summit, Peigin Crowley, Founder of GROUND Wellbeing, took the stage to share her deeply personal journey of building a purpose-driven brand while confronting the realities of burnout. Her insights served as a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about capability—it’s about capacity. From Kitchen Table to Global Brand Peigin founded … Continued

Sustainable High Performance: Key Takeaways from Ronan Harrington’s Powerful Talk

Resilience and high performance go hand in hand, but too often, we confuse endurance for resilience. At the 2025 Salon Owners Summit keynote by Ronan Harrington, a resilience expert who has worked with industry leaders like L’Oréal, Deloitte, Meta, and KPMG, the audience was taken on a deeply moving journey—one filled with laughter, moments of … Continued

Tipping the Scales: Empowering Staff with PhorestTips

At this year’s Salon Owners Summit, Jacob Morris, a Product Designer at Phorest, took us on a journey through the salon industry’s evolving tipping landscape, weaving in humour, real-life stories, and some eyebrow-raising research findings along the way. The session wasn’t just about tipping – it was also about empowerment, specifically, how businesses can give … Continued