Preventing Bullying in Your Salon or Spa Business

It’s an unfortunate reality that bullying and harassment issues can arise in any workplace. The close-knit nature of the salon industry means that the impact can be felt even more acutely. Creating a safe and supportive space is not just about enhancing the work experience for our teams; it’s also about ensuring that our clients … 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

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 specialty. 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

Spark Up Summer With Salon Business Collaborations

Partnering with other local businesses is a smart way to attract new clients and offer added value to your existing visitors. By joining forces with local shops, cafés, florists, or spas, you create an exciting experience that clients won’t want to miss, and fellow business owners appreciate. All while supporting your local community at the … Continued

Med Spa Startup Guide: What It Really Takes to Launch a Clinic

To launch a med spa, you’ll need to confirm your state’s ownership and medical oversight rules, secure the right licenses and insurance, budget for equipment and startup costs, and set up software that handles booking, HIPAA-compliant records, charting, payments, and inventory. Startup costs average $19,267 before equipment, which can add $80,000 or more, according to … Continued

Why Do Med Spa Ads Attract the Wrong Patients? What We Heard at AES 2026.

Med spa ads attract the wrong patients when the advertising platform only learns from bookings made inside the ad itself. Most people who see an ad leave to read reviews, ask a friend, or call the front desk before they commit, and none of those bookings are counted. The algorithm learns from what it can … Continued

How Can Med Spas Reduce No-Shows and Build Predictable Recurring Revenue?

No-shows are one of the most common, and most fixable, sources of lost revenue at a med spa. The most effective fixes combine automated, compliance-aware appointment confirmations, clear deposit and cancellation policies, and membership or package programs that turn one-off visits into scheduled, recurring revenue. Software that connects booking, payments, and patient communication in one … Continued

How Phorest Automates the Med Spa Front Desk, Booking, and Marketing

Phorest handles the front desk, booking, and marketing through a connected set of automations. Waitlist matching fills last-minute cancellations. Deposits and card-on-file secure bookings. Patients can check themselves in instead of waiting at the desk. Front Desk AI answers routine messages around the clock, and Cheat Sheet AI preps providers with a patient’s history before … Continued

What’s the Best Med Spa Software for Growth? A 2026 Buyer’s Guide

There’s no single “best” med spa software for every business. The right platform depends on your compliance needs, your growth stage, and whether you’re optimizing for clinical documentation or business growth. But for med spas and multi-location groups that want bookings, marketing, retention, and reporting working from one connected system, an all-in-one growth platform, like … Continued