The hair salon industry is a multi-billion dollar industry with thousands of salons across the United States. In order to stand out in such a competitive market, it is important for hair salons to have an effective marketing strategy.
There are a variety of different salon marketing strategies that hair salons can use to attract new customers and grow their business. Below are 17 effective hair salon marketing ideas that will help your salon stand out from the rest:
1. Offer Referral Discounts
Personally, I adore it. I’m inclined to suggest my favorite hair stylist or manicurist to all of my friends if I find one that I enjoy. Why not give your consumers a little thank you for doing your advertising for free and introducing new customers to you? An email or postcard with a nice note attached would be appreciated, “Thanks for referring us to your friend, Jane! We’re grateful that you considered us, and we want you to know that we’re thinking about you, too. Here is $15 off your next visit.”
2. Loyalty Programs or Punch Cards
It’s always nice to show appreciation for excellent clients, and referral discounts are a great way to do so. My hairdresser has been cutting my hair for long enough to remember when my sister got married, the business her brother started, and how my aunt’s fractured limb is healing. I also enjoy hearing about her two adorable children, her spouse’s Penn State enthusiasm, and her wild family anecdotes. Customers will remember you for a long time if you not only hear their stories, but also anticipate them! Give 10 percent off on the 11th visit every ten visits. Or, if prices of services have risen sufficiently over time, consider returning to your original pricing. Any company’s customer loyalty is crucial, but salons can take advantage of it quickly.
3. Yelp
If you’re not on Yelp, it’s unlikely that you’ll get new customers from millennials. It’s easy to start a company, add photos, and respond to customer comments. You may also provide discounts to customers who visit your store or purchase multiple services at once (such as manicure and pedicure).
4. Geotargeted Ads
Geotargeted advertising should be your closest friend. You don’t want to receive appointment requests from a customer in California while your salon is in New York! Do you need assistance configuring it? We have useful information on AdWords and Facebook targeting possibilities for targeting.
5. Mobile Ads
With mobile advertising, you can improve your ROI by a great deal. In particular, Google’s bid adjustments that allow users to bid differently on desktop and mobile are beneficial.
6. Show off your Skilled Staff
I like spending time in the salon’s waiting area reading fashion magazines for inspiration. I also love being able to point to any picture and know that my hairstylist can accomplish it! Instead of leaving publications on the table, put them in a binder of styles and cuts that your team has completed—maybe a collection of photographs from your Instagram!
7. Use Hashtags to Pitch Your Salons for Events
I despise wedding hashtags. They’re annoying, sometimes even a little obnoxious, yet they’re quite beneficial. It’s wonderful to have all of your wedding photographs easily accessible with a hashtag! The benefit for salons? You may use them to be proactive. With so many couples announcing their #engagements or bachelor/bachelorette parties on Instagram and Facebook, each with its own wedding hashtag, you may be proactive! Simply search for engagements, find the hashtag owner, and send them a sales pitch in their direct messages.
8. Post Coupons Locally
We received daily planners at the start of each school year with a yearly calendar and various discounts from local businesses strategically placed throughout the planner. Every year, all the boys rented tuxedos from the same place, and all the girls got their hair and nails done at the same local salon (there were two locations). It’s a fantastic approach to make money off a huge revenue-generating occasion while also getting involved in your community!
9. Allow Online Reservations
That’s amazing! When I’m commuting and there’s no time to talk on the phone, I generally search for new hair salons. And speaking with real people to arrange an appointment is a waste of time. If online reservation systems are out of the question, include an email address in your contact information so that individuals may communicate with you to set up a visit.
10. Collect Email Addresses
This is a straightforward and effective marketing technique. Getting an email address is like having access to the kingdom; you can use them for appointment reminders, newsletter updates, referral bonuses, and remarketing lists on Facebook.
11. Capitalize on Instagram
Instagram is one of my favorite platforms for watching videos. They’re usually about people making delectable food, but they can also be DIY beauty tutorials! I adore seeing someone’s hair chopped off and dyed purple, or extensions put in, or nail accessories expertly glued on. Make films of your clients; with permission, of course. Having your clients share videos on their personal Instagram accounts to attract their friends to your salon is even better!
12. …and Facebook
There’s a convenient “share” button on Instagram that lets you to post all of your testimonies and videos across both platforms! If you have more in-depth hints, start with Facebook since users are more likely to spend longer time on a single post. Try out carousel advertisements as well! A fantastic method to display your work and appointments is through Facebook advertising. You may target your audience by interest using Facebook ads; for example, target an audience that includes someone celebrating their birthday with an ad that reads, “Treat Yourself!” or someone who is interested in an ad that says, “Let Us Pamper You For Your Big Day!”
13. Offer Flash Sales on Twitter
A flash sale is one of my favorite salon marketing ideas! Twitter is an excellent location to promote this. Send out a tweet reading, “$10 haircut for anybody who’s willing to let our best new addition show off her talents!” and offer it away to the first responder.
14. Birthday Promotions
Who doesn’t enjoy being pampered on their birthday? You may use your client’s birth date or month to send out a birthday offer, such as a discounted blowout or makeup session. Another option is to hold a salon’s birthday celebration, with a week or month of special offers.
15. Carry Business Cards
Salon Marketing 101: be your own greatest ad. Have you ever had a stranger compliment your hair or nails on the subway or while shopping? It’s not only flattering, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to tell them, “Thank you! I did it myself; here is my business card if you’re interested in the same treatment!”
16. Produce Video Content
Silly, perhaps, but content might range from funny blog entries about terrible makeovers and last-minute gatherings to instructional films. If your staff is up to date with new trends and keeps obtaining new certifications, utilize their knowledge to become an expert on the subject for your readership. Something as easy as “How to Trim Your Bangs Correctly” will get your name out there—and you may offer further assistance if necessary.
17. Host Parties
This is certainly the most entertaining salon marketing strategy I’ve ever seen! Hosting a pamper party for charity, for a birthday , or just to have fun can be an excellent method to engage with your clients while also promoting your business in the beauty industry.
