Laurel Nelson is a freelance writer who worked for Modern Salon Media for 12 years. During her time with the company she served as Author - Editor of Salon Today for several years and then Author - Editor of Modern Salon for two years. She is currently a stay-at-home mom who continues to enjoy writing and researching for the beauty industry.
Boosting your SEO so your salon lands on Page One of Google's search results can make a world of difference to the number of new clients you lure in. Imaginal Marketing's Lauren Bakos walks you through the basics.
Holding a grudge against a former team member might make you miss a valuable opportunity. These owners know rehiring can be an impactful recruitment strategy that further strengthens your culture.
Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Salon and Spa Relief Fund has come to the aid of salons and salon professionals impacted by natural disaster, but the national scale of the pandemic presented a big hurdle. With an infusion of support from Aveda, the fund has helped 246 salons and growing.
The past decade has been a wild ride for professional beauty brands as big box stores, e-commerce, and drug and grocery stores have joined the mix. But now, SalonInteractive is re-routing professional products back to salons and beauty professionals.
Instead of offering clients discounts, Phorest's TreatCard helps loyal clients accumulate points then owners can reward them with products or services they've never tried before.
Long gone are the days of marketing your salon with one simple ad. To break through the clutter, today's marketing messages must be multipronged--saying the right thing to the right people, when and where they're ready for the message. Today's technology makes that easier than ever.
Technology plays a strong hand in how successful owners lead their salons, and now the options go far beyong appointment scheduling. This helpful guide introduce you to a number of digital tools to add to your managment toolbox.