Growing my business
Growth exposes whatever isn't built well yet. These are the coaches, marketers, retail tools and platforms that help you add clients, revenue and team without losing the thing that made your business work in the first place.
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What I'd read first.
Starting a New Salon? Don't Choose Booking Software Until You Answer These Questions
Before choosing booking software for your new salon, identify the business you're building so your technology supports your long-term growth.
Read the guideWhy I Was Wrong About Retail
Many beauty professionals think they dislike retail. What they actually dislike is selling. Here's the mindset shift that completely changed how I view product recommendations.
Read the guideBest Salon Software for Solo Stylists and Small Salons: What You Actually Need (2026)
If you're solo or running a small team, most software advice isn't written for you. Here's what I'd prioritize — and what to ignore — at your size.
Read the guideWork in this part of the beauty industry?
If your company serves professional beauty businesses and belongs here, I'd love to learn more. Every listing is reviewed personally — and it's never for sale.
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Opening a Beauty Business
Everything that comes before the doors open — space, equipment, software, insurance, branding and the people who've done it before.
Running My Business
The day-to-day: booking, payments, payroll, inventory, reporting, front desk and the systems that keep it all moving.
Technology & Software
Salon and spa software, payments, AI tools, color management and everything that runs on a screen.
Products & Supplies
Professional color, care lines, indie brands, backbar and the distributors who supply them.
Furniture, Equipment & Design
Chairs, shampoo units, head spa equipment, treatment rooms, layout, build-out and interior design.
Marketing & Client Growth
Websites, SEO, social, email and text marketing, reviews, branding and client communication.
Education & Development
Technical and business education, coaching, certifications, classes and continuing education.
Insurance & Business Services
Insurance, accounting, bookkeeping, legal, HR, payroll, financing and signage.
Buying or Selling a Business
Brokers, valuations, listings, financing and the advisors who guide beauty business transactions.
Industry & Community
Associations, events, trade shows, publications, podcasts and communities that keep you connected.