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How to Turn Your Salon Loyalty Program Into a Local Movement
This blog breaks down exactly what a Loyalty Reward Collab is, why it works, how to set it up, and how to use your salon’s digital marketing strategy to make it a major success.

Sarah Perrin
Nov 176 min read


Evergreen & Effortless: Social Media Marketing for Salons That Works on Repeat
Content pillars give you a framework to ensure your social media and website touch on every angle of your brand, not just services. They help you balance education, inspiration, promotion, and entertainment so your audience feels both engaged and informed. Evergreen content builds on these pillars by giving you material that can be recycled and reused in the future, saving you time and energy.

Sarah Perrin
Nov 16 min read


Stop the No-Shows with Salon Loyalty Programs and Smart Systems
The reality is that no-shows will always exist to some degree, but with the right systems in place, you can dramatically reduce them. The key is to balance professionalism and client care with clear communication and firm boundaries! This blog will walk you through proven ways to prevent no-shows, including policies, deposits, communication strategies, and enforcement tips that align with the standards of today’s competitive beauty industry.

Sarah Perrin
Oct 205 min read


SEO for Hair Salons: How to Fix the Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients
SEO isn’t just for big brands — it’s one of the most powerful tools salons can use to book more clients without paid ads. This guide uncovers the top SEO mistakes salon owners make and shows you how to fix them step by step.

Sarah Perrin
Oct 66 min read


Social Media Marketing for Salons: How to Sell Where Your Clients Scroll
Social media is now a sales tool. This guide shows how social media marketing for salons can boost bookings, retail sales, and client engagement directly from Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Sarah Perrin
Sep 224 min read


What If Your Clients Did Your Marketing for You?
In 2025, there’s one type of content that continues to outperform polished ad campaigns, AI-created graphics, and even professional...

Sarah Perrin
Sep 84 min read


From Values to Vibes: Building a Salon Culture That People Want to Join
Salons and spas are competing for more than just clients—they’re competing for people . The best stylists, estheticians, and front desk...

Sarah Perrin
Aug 254 min read


Combining Old-School Hustle With Modern Marketing
There’s no denying the power of digital marketing when it comes to gaining new salon clients. Social media, websites, email...

Sarah Perrin
Aug 115 min read


AI + Your Salon Brand Voice = Marketing Magic
As a busy salon pro juggling multiple tasks at any given moment, time is one of your most valuable resources. Between managing your team,...

Sarah Perrin
Jul 115 min read


Hashtags are Changing - Are you Keeping up?
In 2025, the landscape of social media continues to shift beneath our feet, forcing salon pro’s into adjusting digital strategies and...

Sarah Perrin
Jun 303 min read


Get More Clients with Google Reviews: What Salons Must Know
The salon/spa industry is INCREDIBLY competitive, and the digital landscape holds the power to shape the trajectory of salons and spas...

Sarah Perrin
Jun 164 min read


Stats from Industry Pros you Should Know
Salon pro’s have 2 options when it comes to facing digital media in 2025: adapt and move forward, or get left behind. To get ahead...

Sarah Perrin
Jun 14 min read


Tracking the Success of Your Salon’s Digital Marketing Efforts
Digital marketing isn't just an option for salons and spas in 2025; it's an absolute necessity. As salon professionals strive to reach...

Sarah Perrin
May 184 min read


The Dos and Don’ts of Blogging for Salons
Salons have evolved beyond mere spaces for beauty transformations; they’re thriving hubs of community and creativity. With the evolution...

Sarah Perrin
Mar 224 min read


Navigating Instagram's New Aspect Ratios: A Guide for Salons and Spas
Hey, salon and spa professionals! We're Salon S.O.S., your dedicated partner in digital marketing, always excited to keep you informed...

Sarah Perrin
Mar 52 min read


Step Up Your Salon’s Instagram Game: Best Practices to Maximize your Social Media Presence
Instagram has always been pivotal platform for salons to showcase their artistry but unfortunately, many pages aren’t taking advantage of...

Sarah Perrin
Jan 133 min read


Top 10 Salon Instagram Pages to Follow in 2025 — Social Media Marketing for Salons Done Right
Whether you’re a salon owner wanting to elevate your salon’s page or a salon professional looking for social media marketing for salons inspiration, these top 10 pages are absolute must-follows. Let's dive into the profiles that setting high standards for outstanding salon Instagram pages!

Sarah Perrin
Jan 96 min read


Top 10 Must-Follow Instagram Salon Educators
Looking to skyrocket your career with the ultimate education? Struggling to find the right online inspiration to become the best version...

Sarah Perrin
Sep 25, 20245 min read


How to Generate a Year's Worth of Salon Content Ideas in Minutes
In the beauty and wellness industry, staying relevant and engaging on social media is essential for attracting new clients and retaining...

Sarah Perrin
Sep 8, 20244 min read


Essential Digital Tools Every Salon Professional Should Use
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, being a salon professional means embracing technology to enhance creativity, organization, and...

Sarah Perrin
Jul 14, 20244 min read


A Salon Pro's Guide to Posting with Purpose
In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, it is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and constantly update their...

Sarah Perrin
Jun 16, 20243 min read


Promoting Your Brand Responsibly: Posting Etiquette for Salon Professionals
While we love seeing salon professionals taking charge of their businesses and sticking to their policies; airing out grievances or passive

Sarah Perrin
May 6, 20243 min read


Why Authenticity on Social Media Matters
Now more than ever, it is crucial for salon professionals to present authentic social media content. Authenticity has become increasingly...

Sarah Perrin
Mar 11, 20245 min read


Social Media for Salon Professionals in 2024: What’s In and What’s Out
We know you’re all feeling in, the impending doom of change on the social media front, especially for salon industry pros. It’s no longer...

Sarah Perrin
Jan 28, 20244 min read


Think Outside of the Box: Salon Promo Ideas to Inspire you in 2024
As 2024 rapidly approaches, salon professionals are finding themselves in need of fresh and innovative ideas to captivate their...

Sarah Perrin
Dec 31, 20236 min read


Social Media Platform Cheat Sheet
Are you looking to level up your social media game and make a splash in the digital world? Or maybe you’re curious if your social media...

Sarah Perrin
Nov 19, 20236 min read


Threads: Is This New Platform Right for my Salon Business?
In an era where social media platforms have become increasingly integral to our daily lives, it's no surprise that new apps and features...

Sarah Perrin
Oct 22, 20237 min read


Reflecting on the Last Quarter of 2023: What Salon Owners Need to Consider
As we approach the end of another eventful year, it's time for salon professionals to take a moment and reflect on their business...

Sarah Perrin
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Harnessing the Potential of TikTok to Showcase your Salon's Creativity
In today's digital age, social media platforms have become powerful tools for businesses to showcase their creativity and reach a wider...

Sarah Perrin
Aug 28, 20234 min read


How to Start Offering Hair and Beauty Subscription Boxes at your Salon
As a salon or spa owner, you're always looking for ways to increase revenue and keep your clients coming back. One way to do this is by...

Sarah Perrin
Jul 31, 20235 min read


Why Ignoring Online Reviews Could Be Hurting Your Salon Business
As a salon professional, you know that your online reputation is crucial to the success of your business. A positive online presence can...

Sarah Perrin
Jul 17, 20234 min read


Perfect Your Hair Photos with These Simple Tips!
As a salon professional, you’ve got to play many roles. From service provider, to therapist, to chemist… and with the rise of social...

Sarah Perrin
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Captions & #Hashtags 101
How many times have you found yourself with writer’s block when it comes to curating captions for your salon or spas social media posts?...

Sarah Perrin
Jun 17, 20235 min read


Organic VS Boosts VS Ads: Making Sense of Salon Social Media Posts
You’ve likely heard of them, and you’ve most definitely seen them; boosted posts and ads. These are the ads and posts that pop up on your...

Sarah Perrin
Mar 25, 20235 min read


How to Create the Ultimate Guest Experience In Salon and Online
When you think guest experience, do you only take into consideration their experience during their salon service? Guest experience starts...

Sarah Perrin
Mar 11, 20234 min read


How to Connect with Guests Between Salon Visits
Do you ever have those moments where it hits you that you haven’t seen one of your favourite clients in a while? Like a lot longer than...

Sarah Perrin
Jan 16, 20234 min read


The DO’s and Don’ts Of IG Reels For Your Salon’s Page
The concept of using video in your salon’s social media marketing game plan is still relatively new to many of you. IGTV, IG Live, Reels,...

Sarah Perrin
Dec 4, 20224 min read


The 3 V's of Online Branding For Your Salon
When it comes to creating an online brand for your salon, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. You want your personality to...

Sarah Perrin
Oct 31, 20223 min read


How To Easily Incorporate Halloween In Your Salon This Spooky Season
It’s sPoOkY season, salon owners, which means different opportunities for marketing and promotions! In this blog post, we’re going to...

Sarah Perrin
Oct 17, 20223 min read


Does Your Salon Need To Be On YouTube? Yes, and Here's Why.
Video marketing is KING in the digital age we are living in, and YouTube is an incredible platform to house your salon’s promotional and...

Sarah Perrin
Oct 3, 20223 min read


Instagram Hacks That WON'T Grow Your Salon's Page
It seems as though Instagram “hacks” to grow your following change as soon as you finally get the hang of them. Social media is a huge...

Sarah Perrin
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Everything You Need To Know About Influencer Marketing For Your Salon or Spa
You’ve seen them, you’ve heard them, and you’ve likely been influenced by them in one way or another. Social media influencers can be...

Sarah Perrin
Jun 27, 20226 min read


REVAMP Your Salon's Social Media With This 6 Week Challenge!
Social media is arguably the best form of marketing for salon’s and spa’s online. That being said, it is often used incorrectly which can...

Sarah Perrin
Jun 12, 20225 min read


Captions & Hashtags 101- Salon/Spa Edition
How many times have you found yourself with writers block when it comes to curating captions for your salon or spas social media posts?...

Sarah Perrin
May 28, 20225 min read


How To Run A KILLER Giveaway For Your Salon/Spa!
Social media contests and giveaways have been proven to be an excellent marketing technique for salons and spas. It can be a great tactic...

Sarah Perrin
May 2, 20224 min read


Take Your Salon's Social to The Next Level With Pinterest
Where is the first place you go for recipes? Hair and nail inspo? Gift ideas? Outfit inspo? Design ideas? If Pinterest is the first place...

Sarah Perrin
Apr 18, 20226 min read


Stop Waiting- Start Automating. A Salon Owners Guide to Automating Social Media Message Responses
Between phone calls, texting, emails, and social media messengers, it feels as if clients have full access to salon professionals 24/7....

Sarah Perrin
Apr 3, 20224 min read


TikTok VS Instagram Reels- Salon Show Down
Tiktok, reels, videos… oh my! We’ve spoken at length about how important of a player videos are in your salon’s digital marketing game,...

Sarah Perrin
Mar 19, 20224 min read


Digital Marketing Trends To Watch In 2022!
Happy 2022! It’s a new year full of fresh opportunities and in this blog, we’re going to dive deep into the digital marketing trends that...

Sarah Perrin
Jan 8, 20223 min read


How to Build a Gorgeous Online Brand Aesthetic For Your Salon/Spa
When the entire purpose of social media is to create visually appealing content, you want to make sure your salon's page is branded in an...

Sarah Perrin
Nov 7, 20214 min read
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