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If you’re looking for ways to get your salon’s name out in your community, you may want to think about starting up a fun guerilla marketing campaign. Thanks to our friends at Salon Today, here are ideas from five salons that have enjoyed success based on their creative strategies.


Planet Salon's eye-catching mural has made the salon a must-visit location on L.A.'s trendy Melrose Avenue.

The Black Cat Salon in Kailua, Hawaii, has made a name for itself in the community with its clever window displays. The humorous displays catch the eyes of those passing by, and visitors love to post pictures of the windows on social media.
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The owners of Salon Rootz in Medina, Ohio, developed a special deal that offered discount services during slower afternoon hours to keep new service providers busy. The discount entices working customers to come to the salon during their lunch hour.

The Hair Spa in Clifton, N.J., promotes its services by distributing cards and complimentary service vouchers to all the teachers in the city during Teacher Appreciation Week every year. This brings in plenty of teachers as new clients and builds good will with the community.

Sue Burkholder of Salon Art-Tiff in Ephrata, Pa., holds monthly food truck nights in front of her salon to promote her business to new clients and expose existing clients to new services being offered by the salon.

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Specifically designed for nail technicians and enthusiasts, this game for nail nerds promises to deliver hours of fun and engaging entertainment while putting their knowledge of pop culture and the nail industry to the ultimate test.

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The Cosmos Update with Yara del a Torre (@yara.delatorre) offers insight into Taurus Season which is expected to be a little extra special. It's a season of eclipses, plus Mercury retrograde, and even a new moon. What might this mean for you? Listen up!

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A hashtag search revealed these top posts, with a variety of nail art designs, from abstract to polka dot.

Established in 2020, Chào Nail + Bar is offering an eco-friendly atmosphere that delights the senses and brings joy to the body, mind, and spirit.

What a year. Thank goodness for nail techs and their sense of #nailhumor.

VOESH will preview its 2020 Holiday Collection as part of its #VOESHLOVE Virtual Trade Show. Virtual workshops will inspire, educate and prepare salon owners and nail technicians for the future.

Available in 10 shades, each promising to provide the perfect touch dry mani in, the brand says, just 45 seconds.

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