Buying Salon Software? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Get to Know Beautician List Founder Dasha Minina
The CEO and founder of online and mobile platform Beautician List, nail tech Dasha Minina wants to raise the standard of professionalism in our industry.
Increase Salon Security and Data Safety With a POS Software System
Salon management software keeps your client information and financial data safe and secure while reducing the risk of fraud and theft.
Salon Management Software: Price Comparison
Salon POS software systems are available at different pricing levels to accommodate different sized hair, nail, and skincare salons and spas. See how pricing tiers compare for 11 salon software providers.
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6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Salon Point-of-Sale Software System
Selecting a salon management system that does everything you need it to do can be a daunting task. Get the answers to these six questions before you commit.
5 Ways to Reduce No-Shows in the Salon
A salon’s revenue and profitability can be significantly affected by missed appointments and last-minute cancellations. Here are five ways to reduce no-shows, including using online appointment booking.
Do I Need Salon-Specific Business Management Software?
Whether you manage a one-person salon or a large chain, a salon point-of-sale (POS) system that meets your business’ specific needs provides vital help with payments, scheduling, reporting, and more.
New Business Management System Aims to Simplify Salon Operations
The creators of new business management system Boulevard came from an engineering background and had no previous beauty experience, but the challenges they experienced when booking services convinced them that there was a need for a better system.
Pros and Cons of Instagram Hiding Visible Likes
How will hiding likes impact the professional beauty industry? We polled influencers and Instagram power users to see how they feel about the pending US changes that began rolling out in other countries earlier this year.
Showing Appreciation at Chicago’s Pure Rain Salon
For the fifth anniversary of owner Nadiya Nadmid’s takeover of Pure Rain Salon, she decided to show her staff appreciation by taking them to see the acclaimed play “Hamilton.”
Nail Industry Entrepreneur Profiled in New Book
In MANI/PEDI: A True-Life Rags to Riches Story from Boat to Beauty Salon, author Krista Driver weaves together the compelling story of the evolution of the $8-billion modern nail care industry alongside the personal narrative of Vietnamese refugee Hieu “Charlie” Vo.
6 Ideas for Making Holidays in the Salon a Merry Success
It's never too early to start planning for a busy, profitable holiday season. Follow these strategies for moving into a wonderful 2020.
by Anne Moratto
Data Confirms October 17 Begins the Holiday Salon Appointment Rush
While you might be focused on your salon team's Halloween costume contest, your clients are already contemplating booking their Christmas appointments, according to data from Phorest Salon Software. That means now is the time to get your holiday marketing rolling.
How to Create Financial Security and Consistency in a Salon
“Study what you have and project your future business based on last year’s data…when you know your slow times, there will be no slow times!”
Crowdsourcing: How do you handle clients or coworkers who badmouth other salons?
This month we asked nail techs: How do you handle clients or coworkers who badmouth other salons?
HellaBella App Eliminates Need for Salon Software
Clients can now use the HellaBella app for salons in Bryant Park, N.Y. The startup is rolling out in NYC with the goal to change the way salons book clients. For the salon, this would mean no software at all.