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Get Your Copy: The Salon Owner’s Guide To Instagram eBook!

Not only has Instagram gained popularity with businesses and brands in general, but given its visual nature, it has landed particularly well amongst the hair and beauty sphere, which most would agree to have become one of Instagram’s top five most profitable niches. The question is, how can salons and spas from around the world make … Continued

“Interdependent Leadership,” A #SalonSummit Workshop By Steve Gomez

Owning and operating a successful salon or spa offers a myriad of challenges, growth opportunities and complexities. It takes a solid financial understanding, systems development, recruiting and training talent. It also takes the ability to successfully manage the nuances of leading people to work with each other to accomplish personal and company goals. Following the … Continued

The Importance & Benefits Of Having A Salon/Spa Business Plan

It’s one thing to dream about owning your own business, but converting those dreams into reality takes careful research and planning. Underestimate the costs of running a business, and there will be no profit left. A salon/spa business plan helps to clarify your thoughts and ideas and can act as working document that you refer … Continued

The #SalonRetailWeek Industry Challenge: Winners Announced!

Did you know that 88% of salons are not actively promoting their retail to their clients? Or that even a modest increase in retail sales can push your profits up by 45%? We’re happy to share some of the results from the brand new industry challenge #SalonRetailWeek and of course, prize winners of the 2018 edition!

“Getting To Know You,” A #SalonSummit Workshop By Melanie Icke

We all have our go-to ways of doing and saying things in the salon. We might use the same greeting when clients come in or offer the same drinks to everyone. One thing’s for sure; we pride ourselves on delivering fantastic service to everyone. But… What if everyone wasn’t the same? What if they had … Continued

A Quickstart Guide To Salon & Spa Business Permits In The UK

If you’re about to open your first salon or spa, you’ve probably scoured the internet for a checklist of things not to forget. Alternatively, perhaps you got help from a friend who owns and runs a salon. Either way, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge. While in the midst of working out business plans, … Continued

Who’s Your Bernie? Attracting The Right Clients To Your Salon

We all have a Betty. You know the type – she’s booked for a full cut and colour, the last time she was in she was 25 minutes late, and the time before that she didn’t turn up. She never listens and always moans about her colour fading. But what does she expect? She’s using … Continued

Enter To Win Our Latest Phorest Blog Sweepstakes Bundle!

After a month break, out Phorest Blog sweepstakes are back and better than ever! This month, you’re in with a chance to please everyone: your team, your clients and yourself! Read one for more details about the prize bundle and how to enter. And most importantly… best of luck!

How To Deal With Bullying & Harassment In The Salon Or Spa

Preface by Alex Bélisle-Springer, Digital Content Editor Most of our ideas for blog posts and podcast episodes come from our readers. Sometimes we get them through emails and suggestions, other times thanks to keywords and search terms. For this delicate topic – dealing with bullying & harassment issues – the idea came from a few … Continued