Technology & software
This is where I do my deepest research, because software is the decision owners live inside every single day. Explore platforms and tools with independent profiles, then use the guides to understand what actually matters before you demo anything.
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Why Tanning & Sunless May Be One of Beauty's Most Underrated Business Opportunities
From tanning salons to mobile spray tan businesses, this corner of beauty has evolved — and the technology, business models, and opportunities deserve a closer look.
Read the guideSalon Computer Software? It Means Something Different Today..
The term might sound a little old-fashioned, but it's still one of the most common ways salon owners search for technology. Here's what it actually means today—and how to find the right software for your business.
Read the guideStarting 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 guideWork in this part of the beauty industry?
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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.
Growing My Business
Adding clients, revenue, retail, locations or team — and the coaching and systems that make growth survivable.
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.