Staying relevant in the ever-changing beauty landscape A well-trained team of therapists is worth its weight in gold. But it’s only one cog in the wheel of running a successful beauty salon. To stay relevant, you need to keep on top of changes in the fast-evolving beauty industry. Trends come and go and to keep […]
The beauty industry has come a long way from being superficial and exclusive. For us at Caronlab, beauty in 2021 is a holistic concept that not only makes people feel good about themselves, but also operates in a sustainable way. Waxing can play a huge role in how one feels about themselves, but it can […]
At Caronlab, one of our biggest missions has always been to help the beauty industry grow and thrive. Passionate therapists that do their job with enthusiasm and outstanding skill are the key to that. In my 40 years as a salon owner, I’ve seen many therapists come and go – both good and bad. Finding […]
COVID-19 shook up the world and will no doubt have its lingering effects on hygiene consciousness. “The new normal” includes things that were previously unthinkable; face masks in public places, hand sanitiser in every shop front, even QR codes made a come-back with the mandatory check-ins. Besides effectively preventing the spread of Coronavirus, these measures […]
Current generations are spending more on beauty than any generation before them. More than ever it’s about looking and feeling your best and people are not afraid to pay for it. The clientele that spends big on their beauty treatments, want them done by specialists. They don’t get their Brazilians done at the nail bar […]
With the COVID-19 restrictions for beauty salons due to end or at least be relaxed soon, it’s time for salons to start thinking about how they’re going to reopen. Looking at other countries and businesses, it won’t simply be business as usual. Being prepared for the time ahead of us is half the work – […]
In our line of business, we have been putting up with every whim of our most dreaded clients: the Serial No-Show and the Last Minute Canceller – the clients that can cripple our business and are costing the beauty business huge amounts of money. Most of us have probably got a cancellation policy in place […]
With the Christmas retail season well and truly here, we share our thoughts on how vital a salon’s reception is in order to make your customer service stand out from the crowd. The face of retail has changed forever. Nowadays, everything is available to us at the tap of a button. We can get packages […]
With waxing being the bread and butter for most beauty salons, and the majority of our customer base covered up during the colder months, winter is traditionally a slow season in our industry. But it doesn’t have to be! With a proper plan and some forward thinking, it could be the perfect opportunity to reflect, […]
Marketing waxing treatments that are traditionally seen as ‘painful’ can sometimes be a tricky task. With waxing in particular most people judge the treatments before they have actually experienced it. The idea that waxing is too painful to bare is a common misconception by people who have never been waxed. I have heard many women […]
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