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Snip & Save Weekly Newsletter 05.12.2024
PLUS: LED therapy trends & £1M Phenix Suites opens in Derby
Welcome to Snip & Save—your trusted guide to thriving in the UK salon industry.
This week, we’re bringing you:
Smart software solutions boost salon efficiency
Parts & labor pricing drives revenue growth
LED light breakthroughs enhance treatment value
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Salon software is an essential tool for various business structures, from independent salons to franchises, mobile stylists, and co-working spaces. For independent salons, software like Fresha and Timely aids in creating personalised client experiences through client profiles and automated communications. Zenoti elevates customer service with AI-driven responses, while other platforms offer loyalty schemes and VIP rewards to nurture client relationships.
Franchises and group salons can use software to ensure consistent service quality across locations, manage royalty fees efficiently, and maintain flexibility. This software provides centralised systems for tracking client records and ensuring brand standards are upheld, whilst allowing local management to innovate.
Freelancers and mobile stylists benefit from software like Shortcuts Aire, Vagaro, and Booksy, which simplify scheduling, marketing, and travel logistics. These platforms support business growth through robust marketing tools and integrated payment processing, ensuring seamless client interactions and aiding in reaching new customers.
Christa Stephens discusses transitioning her salon to a parts and labour model, emphasising its financial benefits. Her approach involves precise colour management, accountability, and client communication. By empowering her team and clients, Christa aligns salon practices with business needs, ensuring sustainability and profitability in a challenging economy.
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LED light therapy has emerged as a game-changing tool in skin treatment, particularly when combined with other therapies. By utilising specific light wavelengths, it significantly boosts the effectiveness of in-salon treatments. Recent advancements in LED technology not only enhance treatment results but also improve client comfort, making photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photodynamic cosmetic therapy (PDCT) more accessible and effective.
LED therapy operates by employing targeted wavelengths to address myriad skin issues. Each light colour penetrates the skin to different depths, promoting healing and rejuvenation.
For instance, blue light at 420 nm eradicates acne-causing bacteria, while yellow light at 590 nm enhances collagen production. Near-infrared light at 830 nm accelerates wound healing and cellular regeneration, offering comprehensive skin health benefits. The synergy of these wavelengths with treatments like IPL heightens outcomes and augments client well-being, making LED therapy a robust addition to any beauty regimen.
"Truth, Beauty & Justice" is an engaging podcast for salon professionals, exploring industry insights with hosts Jay, Jules, and Tash. Featuring segments like listener Q&A and salon skills, it offers entertaining education. Stay updated on episodes via Spotify.
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Phenix Salon Suites has opened its Derby location, marking the brand's fifth UK site since 2021. The company offers private suites for hair and beauty professionals, encouraging business ownership without long-term contracts. Located in The Condor, Derby's new luxe apartment block, the £1m renovated site includes 23 suites.
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