A smarter way to #GrowYourSalon
Owning a hair or beauty salon is great fun and very rewarding but it can also be hard work and tough at times. I know. I spend most of my days in and out of salons helping owners and managers to market and grow their business.
This blog is here to support and inspire you with practical marketing and business advice specifically for salons and spas. Remember: you are not what has happened to you. You are what you choose to become.
– Alice Kirby, Lockhart Meyer Salon Marketing
A marketing opportunity that’s too good to be true?
Is that free marketing opportunity really an expensive mistake? Think before you jump in.
Instagram hashtags can damage your salon brand
Are you using these seemingly harmless Instagram hashtags? If so, stop now.
How to use emojis in your salon social marketing
How to use emojis to market your hair or beauty salon on social and in email marketing. And when to avoid them.
How’s your ‘new normal’ salon client experience?
You’ve invested in the best PPE and set up strict coronavirus systems. But have you thought how the ‘new normal’ salon experience will make your clients feel?
Sara Shoemark spills the beans on wowing beauty clients
To celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March 2020 I spoke to a business women who has achieved great success with her salons and earned the respect of her peers throughout the UK beauty industry.
How to convert callers into paying salon clients fast
An easy psychology tip to try now, and convert more salon callers into new paying clients.
How to use colour to market your salon on Instagram
Colours can change how clients feel about and perceive your beauty, aesthetic or hair business. Choose the right colours when marketing on Instagram and salon social media to influence followers’ behaviour and decision-making.
How to run a salon Facebook giveaway contest
Run a Facebook giveaway contest and shout about your salon brand to a new local audience. Here's how:
7 best Leap Year marketing ideas for salons
The 29th falls on a Saturday this year. A busy day for salons, clinics and spas so it’s a cracking excuse to drive some extra business.