There's a business aspect to being a beauty professional that can be learned and mastered. Here are the main reasons why you might be struggling, and what to do about it.
They had the best reviews, and they accept American Express, which is important to me, because those guests have spending power,” she says. “We have some high-ticket services, including a $2,800 extension service. When clients pay for that with their American Express card, they can gain points and have the flexibility to pay for it in monthly payments.”
Dominique DiBenedetto opened Aura Hair Co. in Boynton Beach, Florida, after years of experience in other salon environments. She knew exactly what she didn’t want to do and that her employees would always come first. DiBenedetto is thriving and continues to grow with tech tools, including AI, Vagaro, and access to support from American Express.
This period after the holidays can bring on a huge lull for hairstylists. We asked Cosmo Prof's team of professionals to offer their best advice on how to deal with the January-February slow period.
Offering gift certificates is a great strategy for attracting new clients and boosting income. However, done incorrectly, especially concerning refunds, transfers, and the scope of services included, things can turn into a nightmare. If you provide gift certificates, ensure thorough adherence to legalities and service considerations.
It’s scary running a team, managing chairs, and learning on the fly. Independent Boot Camp is a great opportunity to share business insights and help creatives like you gain confidence as a business owner.
Whether commission-based or chair rental, building a salon business is stressful. It is time to get effective tools to unlock hiring success and ease your mind on the risks of staffing up.
As we surpass the midpoint of 2023, salon and spa owners can look to industry trends to provide a map of where the industry is headed and how they can better serve their clients.
SALON TODAY's annual technology guide helps salons, spas and barbershops compare and contrast different tools, from salon management software to specialty apps, to make the smartest decisions for their business operations.
Cash is no longer king: the time and effort spent on handling cash can cost up to 15% of each sale’s value. That’s where having a salon POS (point of sale) system comes in.
Cindi Quinn-Ventura knew she was going to work in the beauty industry long before she ever opened Katherine Drew Salon in Livonia, Michigan—she just wasn’t sure what her career was going to look like.
In the unpredictable landscape of beauty entrepreneurship, business insurance serves as a vital safety net, ensuring that unforeseen challenges and risks don't derail the dreams and hard work that go into building a successful beauty professional's career and business.