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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.
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.
Your chairs aren't empty because talent doesn't exist. The hiring playbook most salons use was built for a different industry — and it's costing you $1,300 a week per empty chair. This report shows you what high-growth salons do instead.
Stop Raising Prices. Start Having This Conversation Instead. If you've never offered hair extensions, this is the quiet revenue raiser sitting right in front of you, and the conversation top stylists are having to unlock it.
The NEXT level of salon growth is not always adding more appointments, stylists, or locations. For many established owners, it is about expanding vertically, improving margins, building new revenue streams from the foundation they have already created and REAL brand equity in the products you're already buying.
A practical playbook for enforcing tip reporting—without the drama.
You already know how to run a great salon. You have the skill, the team, and the clientele. But in today’s market, instinct alone isn’t enough to scale. The salons growing the fastest aren’t just talented, they’re informed. They use their data to make smarter decisions every single day.
If your day-to-day feels like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole, you’re not alone. The hair and beauty industry runs on creativity and connection, but behind the scenes, it runs on systems. When you spread those systems across a few different tools (plus a couple of sticky notes and a prayer), even the best-run salons feel like they’re working twice as hard for the same results.
Modern tools provide practical customer retention features. Discover which software platform can help increase your return rate.
Want to know if your business is built to last? Vagaro's Business Health Check gives you a personalized score and clear recommendations to strengthen your salon business. Think of it like a wellness checkup—only this time, your business is the patient.
