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5 Salon Social Media Hacks For Effective Marketing

Social media marketing is a powerful tool that all businesses should be utilising to reach larger audiences and promote their brand. However, with so many businesses using social media, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. That’s where social media hacks come in. Social media hacks are simple, effective strategies that can … Continued

Unleash Spooktacular Revenue Boosters: Halloween-Themed Promotions and More

Halloween is nearly here, meaning it’s the perfect time for salons to brew up some wickedly good revenue-boosting strategies.  Don’t be afraid to get creative with Halloween-themed promotions, campaigns, and fun services to grab your client’s attention and encourage them to spend money on retail and booking appointments. Hauntingly Good Email & SMS Campaigns Why … Continued

10 Tips To Perk Up Engagement On Your Salon Instagram Profile

Instagram continues to be a crucial social media platform for salons. With new features and trends emerging, it’s important to focus on increasing engagement to keep your salon front and centre. We understand the challenges you face in staying ahead, so we’re here to share 10 detailed Instagram tips to help you grow audience engagement … Continued

Ebook: 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

Phorest’s Guide to the Art of Salon Photography

The hair and beauty industry thrives on visual storytelling. Our services promote not only self-care but also self-expression. Whether through a striking hair transformation, fresh nails, or skincare that leaves them glowing—we help our clients declare to the world, “This is me.”  Yet, how do we tell the story of our own businesses? How do … 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

The 5 Questions You Really Need to Ask Before Investing in a Salon App

With the average amount of time people spend on their smartphones increasing every year, giving your clients a salon-branded app keeps your business front-of-mind while also making it easier for smartphone users to book appointments without having to search online.  In fact, with 88% of people spending more of their time browsing mobile apps than … Continued

PhorestGo 2.0 – Your Feedback Put Into Action

In June this year, we launched PhorestGo 2.0 as part of the Phorest Summer Collection. The project to rebuild the beloved PhorestGo app began 18 months prior to that, and so it was a long-awaited release for everyone who worked on building it. One of the most asked questions that we received regarding PhorestGo 2.0 … Continued

How to Manage Your Salon’s Online Reputation & Reviews

According to research carried out here at Phorest in 2022, 48% of people now research online before choosing a salon to visit, so it’s clear that having a good online reputation is vital. When it comes to curating an online image for your business, two things are important; the number of reviews you receive and … Continued