Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists, by Scott Farmer.
Quick Answer: Is my stylist an employee or an independent contractor under IRS rules? The IRS applies a 3-factor test under Publication…
Quick Answer: Is salon business coaching worth it? It is worth it in four situations: you cannot see your own numbers, you…
The average stylist spends more time choosing a lunch spot than deciding how to price salon services. Most look at what other…
Quick Answer: How do I build a salon referral program that brings in clients for free? A referral program turns your best…
Quick Answer: What are the best passive income ideas for hairstylists? Six passive and semi-passive income streams work for any stylist: digital…
Eighty percent of stylists set their prices by looking at what the salon down the street charges. That is not pricing strategy.…
Quick Answer: Which salon KPIs should you track weekly? Track seven numbers and ignore the rest: average service ticket, client retention rate,…
The complete salon SOP guide with 4 real templates — opening, booking, no-shows, and cash reconciliation — plus the weekly education system…
Quick Answer: How do I keep first-time salon clients coming back? Only 45 percent of first-time clients book a second appointment, while…
Quick Answer: How do self-employed stylists save for retirement? Booth renters and suite owners get no employer 401(k), but you can open…