Technology
What Features and Resources You Should Look for in Salon and Spa Software
Looking to get the most out of your software management system or shopping for new salon management software and don't know what you need? This helpful article supplied by Millennium Systems International walks owners and managers through the latest features and resources you should look for in a new software partner.
How the Zenoti Foundation is Helping its Customers Help Those in Need
Established as a charitable, non-profit organization that supports business and individuals in beauty and wellness, the Zenoti Foundation outlines its plans for 2021.
Sola Salon Studios Selects Leasecake as a System-wide Location Management Platform
One of the nation's fastest-growing salon studio businesses rolls out the Leasecake app to more than 500 corporate and franchised locations to help them manage the complexity of leases.
Shortcut Partners with Top Salons to Deliver In-Home Hair and Beauty Services
The technology platform empowers salons to step into the future of service delivery.
Minerva Beauty Updates 2D Space Planning Design Tool
Designing your next renovation or salon buildout can feel frustrating and overwhelming, but a 2D technology tool from Minerva Beauty makes it fun and easy.
Data on How Beauty Services are Rebounding
Appointment booking app Booksy examined booking data across the United States during January to April 2021 and lists the most popular services based on appointments scheduled.
Phorest Brings Back Its Popular 30Days2Grow Challenge with a Focus on Thriving
Phorest brings back world's biggest salon challenge--30Days2Grow, with a new spin for 2021, and a salon success bundle worth $2,000.
Mastercard Start Path Program Selects Tippy to Grow Fintech Solution for Service Industry Professionals
The digital tipping platform plans to expand into hospitality, health/wellness and tourism industries.
Tech Talk: How VoIP Phone Systems Transform Modern Salons
Many salon owners have decided to switch to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems from traditional phone landlines for a myriad of reasons, including significant cost savings and ability to work from anywhere. This article helps you understand VoIP and determine if switching to one of these systems is right for you.
Sustainability Series: One Salon Makes Color Reweigh a KPI
By incorporating color usage and waste into their KPIs, Indira Salons has lowed its color costs to an average of 23 cents per service.
How Owners Can Show Appreciation for their Stylists--Today and Every Day
From getting the word out on your team's unique skills to learning how to drive their rave reviews, Salon Iris Software's Patrick Shanahan shares strategies for appreciating your employees each and every day.
Do You Have Password Anxiety
A new study shows the average American gets locked out of 10 online accounts per month, and that statistic probably trends higher for small business owners. Password anxiety actually prevents many from visiting certain websites or feeling panic when they can't access a stored password.
New iluk PRO App Designed 100% for Self-Employed Beauty Pros
The all-in-one app manages all the administrative tasks so independents can focus on their business or take time off.
Vish Announces List of Waste Warriors for Earth Month 2021
The color management app names the top salons and stylists in North America who have best cut both their color waste and product cost per service.
Colorists at Reve Salon Drive Product Cost Per Service to New Lows
Three team members were among five stylists across the nation to top Vish's Waste Warrior list of stylists who have the lowest color cost per service and lowest waste.
Mangomint Plays A Prank on its Users by Announcing the Release of a New Software Feature
The new features promises to notify stylists if their clients are about to misbehave by cutting or coloring their own hair.
by Stacey Soble
Healing from COVID-19: How to Encourage Repeat Customers and Revitalize Your Business
As vaccines roll out across the country, now is the best time to implement digital solutions that encourage repeat client visits and revitalize your business, empowering you to come back strong in 2021.