Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists, by Scott Farmer.
Last updated: June 2026 Quick Answer: To raise salon prices without losing clients, calculate your actual cost per service first, raise by…
Real costs, real mistakes, and Scott Farmer's first-hand lessons on how to start a salon suite business without getting blindsided in month…
Quick Answer: Which salon tasks should I automate instead of doing by hand? Automate the seven tasks that make no money: appointment…
Quick Answer: What actually fixes stylist burnout? For most stylists, burnout is a money problem, not a self-care problem. The real fix…
Quick Answer: Why are fully booked stylists still broke? It is a pricing problem, not a hustle problem. Three profit leaks keep…
Use a salon profit calculator to see exactly what you take home after rent, product, and taxes. Real math, real numbers, zero…
Quick Answer: How do you increase your salon’s average ticket? A $15 increase per client across 25 weekly appointments adds $19,500 a…
Where to find qualified stylists, how to evaluate them, what to offer, and how to onboard them so they actually stay. A…
The honest financial breakdown of booth rental vs commission for salon owners and stylists - with real numbers, real scenarios, and a…
Honest breakdown of Vagaro, GlossGenius, and Boulevard - pricing, features, and which one is actually worth it for your salon in 2026.