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How many customers do you have at a time?

There are a wide variety of business models in the beauty industry. Everything from intimate one-on-one treatments to lively salons with many customer seats and a fast pace. This article explores how the choice of treatment environment affects your business.

22. January 2024

1:1 (One-on-one)

Salons that focus on 1:1 treatments create a personal relationship between the hairdresser and the client. This approach is ideal for those who want personal attention and a calm atmosphere. Such a method can strengthen your salon brand as a place for personal luxury and well-being.

Busy in the salon

On the other hand, some salons embrace a lively atmosphere with multiple client stations and a fast pace. This creates dynamic energy and often appeals to salons with shorter treatment times and larger staff.

Salon brand

Whether you choose 1:1 or multiple clients at the same time, it is important to consider how it affects your brand (your salon’s identity). An exclusive and intimate atmosphere can create a sense of luxury, while a lively salon can position you as a more affordable and faster option. Your brand is important to consider in relation to attracting your dream clients.

Pricing magic

The treatment price often reflects the customer experience and environment in your salon. One-on-one salons can justify higher prices by offering a unique and personal service. Salons with many client stations can appeal to broader customer groups by maintaining more affordable prices and offering multiple treatments at once.

Final words

Whatever approach you choose, it is important to remember that the treatment environment in your salon affects what your clients are willing to pay and the feeling they associate with your salon.

Written by Rasmus Østergaard

Author at Just Add People

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Rasmus Østergaard is editor and journalist at Just Add People. Rasmus is responsible for making useful information about the hairdressing profession and the beauty industry accessible to everyone.

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