Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists — by Scott Farmer.
TL;DR Color correction pricing is the biggest blind spot on most stylists’ service menus. Here is what you need to know: 3-tier…
Last updated: May 2026 TL;DR The IRS uses a 3-factor test under Publication 15-A (behavioral control, financial control, type of relationship) to…
Last updated: June 2026 TL;DR Salon business coaching costs $200 to $3,000+ per month. Mid-tier programs run $500 to $1,200 per month…
Last updated: April 26, 2026 TL;DR Google My Business (now called Google Business Profile) is the single highest-ROI marketing tool for any…
The average stylist spends more time choosing a lunch spot than deciding how to price salon services. Most look at what other…
TL;DR: A salon referral program turns your best clients into your marketing team for free. Offer a $20 service credit for every…
I spent 15 years working six-day weeks at JScott Salon before I seriously looked at passive income ideas for hairstylists. What I…
Eighty percent of stylists set their prices by looking at what the salon down the street charges. That is not pricing strategy.…
TL;DR 7 salon KPIs matter. Average service ticket, client retention rate, pre-book rate, retail-to-service ratio, chair utilization rate, new client acquisition cost,…
The complete salon SOP guide with 4 real templates — opening, booking, no-shows, and cash reconciliation — plus the weekly education system…