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SEARCHWhen it comes to managing your salon, your software is your most valuable business partner. This brief guide introduces you to the business management software players in the professional beauty industry.
When it comes to managing your salon, your software is your most valuable business partner. This brief guide introduces you to the business management software players in the professional beauty industry.
Sales@nichesoft.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: BeautyTrack 2.3.1 and BeautyTrack Express 2.3.1
KEY FEATURES: Management tool for inventory, and also appointment tracking; tracking your customers history, visits, packages, and also purchases; instantly calculates commissions for services and purchases, e-mail marketing and appointment reminder, profit control, employee security, training takes less than 15 minutes.
877-424-5093
sthompson@bizlinkms.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Detailed Sales Reporting (average service ticket price, average retail item price and average sales price)
KEY FEATURES: Online scheduling for clients, credit card integration, retail, inventory reports, customer e-mail and text message marketing, appointment reminders, sales reports, profi t and loss reports, payroll and time clock.
800-397-4582
Fax: 412-939-3393
mgc@nucocorp.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Web Booking
KEY FEATURES: Easy appointment scheduling, automated appointment reminders, inexpensive credit card processing, easy to read reports, loyalty, caller ID, payroll.
877-472-5660
derek@crimpers.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Crimpers for Single User and Crimpers Salon Management for Windows 7
KEY FEATURES: Automatic multi-service appointment booking; internet module for web access for clients to book, review or cancel appointments 24/7; automated inventory ordering and control; training or problem solving over the internet.
800-231-9445
Fax: 407-253-0984
sales@ennoview.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Envision Version 6.5 and EnvisionAccess Online Portal
KEY FEATURES: Online access from home computers and smartphones to appointment book, schedule, client information and select business reports. Features integrated text message; HTML e-mail; loyalty point program; social media marketing capabilities; automated appointment confi rmations and online executive dashboard.
877-346-7679
sales@fl oydware.biz
NEWEST PRODUCT: Rosy Salon and Spa Software
KEY FEATURES: Point-of-sale, inventory management, employee management, scheduling/online customer scheduling (with algorithms that ensure cluster booking), e-mail confi rmations and text notifications, integrated e-mail marketing with campaign tracking, mobile friendly remote access, integrated credit card processing, resource scheduling, pre-booking, appointment builder, cancelation list, client history and purchase patterns.
800-967-0249
info@guestvision.net
NEWEST PRODUCT: GuestVision 2011
KEY FEATURES: Delivers a complete software solution for point-of-sale, appointment scheduling, inventory, time clock, payroll, scheduling, automatic reporting, live remote access, and integration with back-office software. Run reports across all locations, or an individual location.
NEWEST PRODUCT: Custom Mobile Applications for staff or clients. Korvue supports custom mobile applications designed for mobile platforms such as the iPhone/iPod, iPad and Android with new mobile framework.
KEY FEATURES: This framework allows salons to interact with staff and clients without the limits of one-size-fits all software.
800-373-1684
Fax: 412-939-3393
sales@leprechaun-software.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Online Booking
KEY FEATURES: Easy to use reporting, caller ID, automated appointment reminders, marketing integration, payroll, gift cards, wholesale credit card rates.
800-448-5420
Fax: 513-528-8264
sales@mikal.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Preceptionist Tablet App and Stylist in a Box
KEY FEATURES: Preceptionist Tablet App: Allows clients to check-in, update their information, book a future appointment, look at current specials, and look at staff information and service descriptions. Stylist in a Box: Includes six hours of training;
unlimited phone support; building service, retail, and employee information; and three years of on-site service.
800-667-1596
Fax: 905-884-9505
info@milanosoftware.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Milano Software V8
KEY FEATURES: Real-Time Head Offi ce provides franchise wide communication including client sharing, gift card sharing, global inventory maintenance, real-time reporting, and advanced global loyalty programs. The software also includes automated marketing and a redesigned database structure.
888-813-2141
Fax: 973-402-8813
sales@harms-software.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: New User Interface that includes enhanced navigation, dashboard screens and a new online booking product.
KEY FEATURES: Automated appointment book; full point-of-sale system; automated marketing capabilities with e-mail and text message features; inventory management; multi-location and franchise management; employee scheduling and smartphone features.
877-755-4279
Fax: 866-759-7958
sales@mindbodyonline.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Mindbody Software (main product)
KEY FEATURES: Check your schedule from any computer or mobile device, as well as let clients schedule with “smart booking;” confirm appointments via e-mail or text; print working tickets; keep your data secure; easily generate sales, marketing and inventory reports.
800-809-2802
contactus@salonbiz.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: SalonBiz iPad application, White Board, and 2-way integration with Demandforce.
KEY FEATURES: iPad App helps increase client retention, frequency of visits and retail sales. Whiteboard allows realtime coaching on the key metrics that make your staff successful. Two-way integration with Demandforce features automated appointment confirmations; guest reviews; Facebook integration; and an online referral system that makes client communication and revenue tracking easy.
866-966-9798
sales@salonbooker.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: SalonBooker’s Facebook Scheduling Application
KEY FEATURES: Facebook App: Clients can pick a date, time and service, search for availability and book their appointment without ever leaving your Facebook page. After booking, clients click to share their appointment for their Facebook friends to see.
SalonBooker: Handles scheduling, marketing, point-of-sale, CRM, mobile functionality, social media marketing, employee management, credit card and gift card certificate processing, service and retail management, and a special/promotions engine for yield management.
800-527-7600
Fax: 734-943-6018
sales@daysmart.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Android App for Salon Iris Software V9
KEY FEATURES: Designed for appointment scheduling, point-of-sale, business growth and management. Includes: remote access through any laptop, computer, phone or mobile device with internet access; Android and iPhone apps; full point-of-sale and checking out clients; client tracking and formula history; payroll; inventory control and ordering; over 200 detailed business performance reports and graphing; database backups and more.
support@salonsuiteaccounting.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Salon Suite Accounting
KEY FEATURES: Salon Suite Accounting is an online accounting tool that allows salon stylists to track their weekly profits and expenses in a quick, hassle free view of the week.
800-766-4778
sales@salontranscripts.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Mobile Terminal
KEY FEATURES: Mobile Terminal for STX allows iPod Touch to accept payment at the chair, in the lobby—anywhere within a Wi-Fi enabled business establishment. STX software for salons and spas manages employee scheduling and compensation; tracks service and retail sales; provides effective marketing to clients and analyzes results; tracks inventory; allows for online booking of client appointments; sends e-mail and text message appointment reminders; allows staff to remotely check their schedules; accommodates gift card sales and more.
866-678-7324
Fax: 714-622-6603
info@shortcuts.net
NEWEST PRODUCT: Scorecard
KEY FEATURES: iPad compatible, point-of-sale, automatic e-mail marketing, twoway appointment confi rmations, online booking, inventory management, client centric and employee management
888-458-1001
Fax: 888-820-2185
sales@rogerspos.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Online Check-In, SuperSalon
KEY FEATURES: A touch-screen salon point-of-sale system; a webbased management system with tools and information that owners can use to manage; systems to help improve customer trial, customer experience, loyalty, retention and frequency of visits.
800-793-3203
Fax: 561-961-2983
info@touchsuite.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: TouchSuite Version 3.2
KEY FEATURES: Comprehensive and remote reporting; Visual Ticket Builder; enhanced colorcoded appointment scheduler; cash register/point-of-sale; integrated gift certifi cates; gift cards, and integrated credit card processing; full client management; retail management; vendor management; automatic remote backup; view online book; automated e-mail and text messaging for marketing.
866-567-8838
248-412-4000
Fax: 413-812-5004
verasoft.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: PrimeIX Custom Software
KEY FEATURES: PrimeIX allows total custom software design for large companies that integrates seamlessly with capable legacy systems, website and vendors. PrimeIX technology can incorporate human resources, call center, lead generation, advanced scheduling (both online and onsite), full CRM and project management, department dashboards, warehousing and pipeline management. PrimeIX is a full end-to-end system that brings all your departments and subsidiaries on one platform.
800-382-5510 x1
Fax: 800-934-5136
info@virtualspaandsalon.com
NEWEST PRODUCT: Virtual Spa & Salon Hosted Cloud Software on Amazon EC2
KEY FEATURES: Paperless mobility; recommend via smartphone or tablet on the floating paperless sales ticket; loyalty points; gift cards with no transaction fees; client online booking in real-time; client kiosk on the iPad; and central booking on Enterprise Cloud.
After moving to Colorado and teaching at a cosmetology school, Allison Stock joined Zandi K as a stylist, eventually becoming part of the Leadership Team, Education Team and Master Bridal Team. Today, as Director of Operation, Stock is Owner Nicki Wenz's right hand, managing human resources and operations, education and career development, and coaching and culture.
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Scott maximized her micro-salon by transitioning from stylist to strategic owner, focusing on recruiting and station-sharing. By prioritizing her ownership role over behind-the-chair work, she grew her team to six stylists within the two-chair, 150-square-foot space before eventually moving to a larger facility.
The former CFO of Perdue Farms and owner of Hardy Seafood, Terry Owens delivers a wealth of wisdom and strategies for entrepreneurs in his new book, "Business is Simple."
After scaling her single-location salon business, SALON TODAY 200 Honoree Amy Pal recently sold her six-location Whip Salon for seven figures. Using the six Ps for maximizing a business's value, she's ready to help her peers do the same.
Buried inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are federal solar tax credit changes that deserve your attention now. Two of the credits that matter most to commercial property owners, the Investment Tax Credit and the Production Tax Credit, are still available, but only if you move fast. A third, the Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Deduction, has a hard termination date that is closer than most people realize.
Up to 40% of hair stylists ghost the salon interview stage, leaving owners trapped playing endless phone tag with uncommitted applicants. This data-driven report breaks down why traditional job boards create recruitment friction and reveals the modern messaging strategies high-growth salons use to get pre-qualified talent to actually show up. Learn how to transition from cold calling to high-conversion conversations that protect your time and fill your chairs.
Sponsored by Beautista
Spit fests, hostile threats, and even an overachieving matchmaker--SALON TODAY readers share their craziest client tales and how their team handled these tough situations with professionalism and grace.
Keeping your appointment book full when clients are in vacation mode takes more than a good Instagram post. It takes a plan. The 2026 Summer Marketing Calendar from Meevo gives salon, spa & med spa owners a month-by-month roadmap with sharp themes, key opportunity dates, and campaign ideas specifically designed for the beauty & wellness industry. Here’s to your summer season working as hard as you do!
Sponsored by Millennium Systems International
AI is transforming the beauty and wellness industry, and the future is about empowering people, not replacing them. Discover how Phorest AI helps salons, spas, and med spas across North America respond faster, personalize every visit, and keep human connection at the heart of the client experience.
Sponsored by Phorest
Owner Michaella Blissett-Williams credits her General Manager Gloria Hortua with [salon] 718's year-over-year, double-digit growth and says she's been able to scale the company to eight locations because she can rely on Hortua to manage daily operations.
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Sponsored by Aluram
Elyse Rogers is an uplifting presence at The Headroom who makes the team feel heard even in stressful situations. Owner Danielle Cherewyk sings her praises in this installment of Meet the Manager.
Despite a slight and predictable decline in client traffic for Q1, resilient pricing power is driving year-over-year revenue growth in salons. The KIM Report's Alain Audet reviews the data and what it's telling us about the state of professional beauty.
Same-store revenue grew just 2% for the second straight year—and new guest visits declined across every segment of the industry. The 2026 Benchmark Report reveals where growth is actually happening, which verticals are pulling ahead, and what the data says about where your business stands right now.
Sponsored by Zenoti
Hair restoration is entering a new era driven by regenerative science. This paper explores how Exosome technology is transforming treatment outcomes by targeting hair loss at a cellular level. Discover why EXOGROW is leading this shift.
Sponsored by Dermapenworld
A salon brand is much more than a logo. In this thought-provoking blog, Leon Alexander, Ph.D., walks you through the difference. SALON TODAY suggests sharing this article with your team and leading a discussion at your next huddle, asking the team to define your business's brand.
