Is Your Software Underperforming? Switch it Up with Shortcuts
Your salon software is the backbone of your business. And now is the time of year to evaluate its efficiency: Is it providing the tools you need to grow? Does it improve the guest experience? How does your team interact with it? Are you happy with your software’s customer service?
If you’re not getting what you need from your current software, it may be time for a switch.
January 29, 2026
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After a busy holiday season, January - March are typically quiet months in the salon. Stylists have a moment to catch their breath and owners have time to plan for the upcoming year.
Whether you’re mapping out new marketing plans, onboarding new team members, or analyzing reports, the goal for 2026 is to grow and thrive. But is your software providing the support and systems you need to hit your growth goals?
Enter the Switch Zone
Software touches every aspect of your business from online booking to training to upselling services. Reports, communication, inventory—as an owner, your software guides you through it all.
But is it providing the tools you need to grow? Does it improve the guest experience? How does your team interact with it?
If your software isn’t meeting your salon’s needs, it may be time for a change.
Shortcuts is a comprehensive salon software built for salons that want to go beyond basic bookings and have complete control over every aspect of their businesses.
And right now, Shortcuts’ “Switch Zone” promotion offers one month free to salon owners who want to take advantage of the quietest time of year to switch software.
Shortcuts makes the process painless, with detailed migration planning, data setup and configuration, team training, and go-live support, guiding you through every step of the process with 24/7 support.
Why Shortcuts?
Based in Australia, Shortcuts is a trusted global brand with a robust menu of software options for salons of all sizes, and a support team that runs 24 hours a day through offices in the United States, UK and Australia.
The team is made up primarily of former hairdressers who understand the struggles that come with running a salon. This white-glove service is available to all Shortcuts customers around the clock.
Tom Van Gunten, owner of Tom’s Color Bar in Eustis, Florida, has been a Shortcuts customer since 2007, and relies on the software to keep his salon running efficiently.
“Shortcuts tells me everything I need to know to run my business,” Van Gunten says. “I love that I can pick up the phone at 4am and talk to a real person if I need to. They’re always there for me.”
Shortcuts’ extensive features are rich and compatible with each other, allowing for detailed and extensive reporting, breaking down all aspects of the salon.
“I look at average ticket price, client retention, and track stylist efficiency,” Van Gunten says. “I also use Shortcuts’ text marketing tools, which have been very effective.”
He adds, “Shortcuts has been instrumental in customizing my inventory. My product profitability is a huge priority, and the inventory reports help target top-selling products, promotions and sales trends.”
As a small salon, Van Gunten says Shortcuts isn’t just his software, it also tackles front desk and manager duties.
“It’s the greatest assistance I’ve ever had,” he says. “I couldn’t pay someone for what I get out of Shortcuts.”
Make the Switch Today
Salons who sign a contract during Shortcuts’ “Switch Zone” period receive a free month of service.
Switching is painless, with no disruption to your business during the quietest time of your year.
Ready to invest in your business? The Shortcuts sales team will customize one of its three packages to your salon, giving you the opportunity to thrive in 2026.
As technology evolves at an accelerated rate, you want to make sure you have the best in your business toolkit to help you grow sales, motivate your team, communicate with your current and future clientele, and streamline your managerial tasks. The 2026 SALON TODAY Technology Solutions Guide is designed to help you navigate today's growing landscape of salon and spa technology. In this guide, you'll find a curated look at more than 50 of the latest software platforms, digital solutions, and innovative features to help you compare options and identify the best fit for your business.
