The Secret to Scalable Salon, Spa, and Clinic Growth – Motivating Your Team to Succeed

Ambitious salons, spas, and clinics across North America are scaling fast: expanding teams, opening new locations, and introducing premium, in-demand services. However, we know this much is true: sustainable growth doesn’t just come from new revenue streams. It comes from the people who power them. When your team is motivated, supported, and growing alongside the … 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

Building Healthy Salon Teams: Training & Mental Health for a Thriving Culture

When Daniel Mason-Jones stepped onto the stage at the Salon Owners Summit, he opened his keynote with unexpected vulnerability, saying; “I’ll be completely transparent. I’m so nervous. Do you ever get nervous?” A simple question, but a powerful one. Because if there’s one thing salon, spa, and clinic owners know all too well, it’s the … Continued

The Perfect Fit: Mastering Recruitment Strategies for Success

Taking to the stage on Day 2 of the Salon Owners Summit, I knew I was speaking to an audience that was all too familiar with the challenges of hiring and retaining staff. Having worked in recruitment for over a decade—and having been a hairstylist myself—I understand the struggle. That’s why I designed this workshop … Continued

Setting Targets For Salon & Spa Staff

Goal-setting isn’t just a business buzzword – it’s a proven strategy for driving performance and motivating teams. For salons, spas, and clinics, clear and actionable targets can make all the difference, helping your staff stay focused while delivering exceptional client experiences. Companies that focus on their employees’ performance are 4.2 times more likely to outperform … Continued

Navigating the Pay Puzzle: Compensation Plans for Your Professional Hair or Beauty Business

As a salon, clinic, or spa owner, you may have lost sleep over one burning question: “How should I pay my team?” It’s a topic that’s sparked endless debate in the hair and beauty industry, and for good reason. Your compensation plan isn’t just about numbers—it’s a major driver in your business, influencing everything from … Continued

The Benefits of Hiring In-House Staff for Salon Owners & Professionals

The salon industry is facing a staffing problem. With the emergence of a shadow economy and an appetite for more flexibility among salon professionals, business owners across the industry are finding it increasingly difficult to hire and retain high-performing teams. In an effort to adapt, many salon owners are presented with a difficult decision: whether … Continued

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

Tom Kuhn: Earning Potential in the Professional Beauty Industry

During his Main Stage talk at the 2024 Salon Owners Summit, Tom Kuhn, CEO of Qnity – an organisation offering education and tools for economic empowerment in the beauty industry – brought attendees through the latest research carried out by Qnity’s research arm, Qnity Institute. The research looks into the earning potential and working conditions … Continued