Insider beauty

This month, the spotlight has been on money and the investment it takes to keep your salon ticking over nicely. The cost of supplies was a hot topic, especially how much cash it takes to stock your treatment rooms and retail space. Although your average spend came in at anywhere between £100 and £300 per month, 13% said they splash more than £500 on supplies, while just under a fifth (18%) only shell out £51 to £100.

With Christmas just around the corner, many of you are already organising your promotional strategy. Nearly two thirds (62%) are putting together seasonal treatment offers, while 23% are looking to offer a gift with purchase and 18% are launching a New Year rebooking incentive.

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On the spot

Vera Mont

How much, on average, do you spend per month on beauty supplies?

1. £201–£300

2. £101–£200

3. £51–£100

4. More than £500

23% would consider selling their salon

Which marketing initiative helps boost your column bookings the most during the Christmas period?

1. Seasonal treatment offers

2. Small gift with bigger purchase

3. New Year rebooking incentives

4. Good-value Christmas party packages

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August 2018 in numbers

HOW DID TREATMENT BUSINESS IN AUGUST 2018 COMPARE WITH AUGUST 2017?

72% BETTER

26% SAME

2% WORSE

AVERAGE TREATMENT ROOM OCCUPANCY

61%

HOW DID RETAIL BUSINESS IN AUGUST 2018 COMPARE WITH AUGUST 2017?

39% BETTER

48% SAME

13% WORSE