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

5 Ways You Can Use Video Marketing To Promote Your Salon

In recent years, short-form video marketing has exploded in popularity for businesses in almost all industries, with bite-sized videos captivating audiences and offering a unique way for companies to advertise their offerings. Incredibly, in research conducted by Hubspot, it was unveiled that: 91% of businesses use video as a marketing tool 92% of these say … Continued

Protecting Your Instagram & Facebook From Hackers: Two-Factor Authentication Explained

Do you use Instagram and Facebook to promote your business every week? What would you do if these advertising platforms were suddenly taken away from you? Have you ever worried about your Instagram account being hacked or stolen by someone else?  We all have heard horror stories of businesses that have amassed an online following … Continued

5 Ways to Improve Your Salon’s Social Media Presence

In today’s digital world, your salon needs a social media presence. It doesn’t matter if you own a small local salon or a big multi-location business, being active on social media should be an essential part of your business marketing strategy.  One of the first things that people do when they hear about a new … Continued

The Salon Owner’s Guide to Social Media

How many times do you pick up your phone to scroll each day? According to statista.com, the average internet user spends over 17 hours per week on social media. As well as being a way to catch up with friends, learn what’s happening in the world around us, and get involved in the latest trends, … Continued

The Salon Owner’s Guide to SEO

78% of consumers now search online before choosing a new salon to visit, according to Phorest research. This means having an online presence isn’t just important, it’s vital. Whether you’re an indie salon serving your local community or a well-known, multi-location franchise, if you want to attract new clients and delight your existing base, your … Continued

Retain & Reward Your Team With Phorest’s Staff Goals Feature

As lockdown measures in many regions have eased, a new challenge emerged for salon owners: widespread staff shortages. Retention and recruitment are inextricably linked. This makes growing and developing your current staff more important than ever. Phorest Salon Software has developed a new mobile solution to help. Staff Goals is designed to empower salon staff … Continued

9 Easy Ways To Get More Salon Bookings Through Your Website

In the marketing world, there is a phenomenon called the “build it and they will come” syndrome. Those affected by it believe that the mere creation of a website (or anything that supports bookings or sales for their business) will be enough to have people making salon bookings or purchases. Imagine for a second that you … Continued

Together, But Apart: Staying Connected With Salon Clients Through A Crisis

Over the days, months and years, you’ve put in a relentless amount of work to build your clientele. In salon clients who’ve been trusting you for a long time, you’ve established a bond. Some of them have perhaps even become good friends of yours outside of the salon! You’ve seen them in their highs and … Continued