Running a smooth and efficient salon during the festive period is all about preparation and anticipating the chaos that is about to unfold.
We caught up with Nilofer Aydinli, Director at Enki Towels, to hear her top tips for running an efficient salon throughout the festive months while remaining true to your sustainability pledges.
Open Your Books Early
Opening your online booking systems early will help you to avoid taking client booking calls right in the middle of the madness. This will also help you when scheduling your team and ensuring you have the right amount of help on hand for those busy days. A great way to ensure you stay eco-friendly is to prioritise online booking receipts and reminders, helping you to maintain a paperless salon.
Anticipate No-Shows
I also highly recommend you anticipate the dreaded no-shows by putting measures in place to minimise these. Sending out appointment reminders 24 hours before or charging a non-refundable deposit will bring down the chance of a no-show occurring during the festive period.
Using Disposable Salon Equipment
Prioritising the use of disposable salon equipment is important when looking to maximise your time and efficiency. Your team’s time is valuable, especially during the busy months, by promoting the use of disposable products you don’t have to consider the time it would take to clean and sanitise between clients. Disposable towels would make the perfect edition to creating a more efficient salon as you simply throw them away after each use.
To ensure that your salon maintains a sustainable practices Enki Towels would be the ideal choice to implement into your salon. Enki’s disposable salon towels are made from natural plant materials meaning they naturally biodegrade rather than becoming landfill. They are also a more hygienic option as they are single use, your clients get the luxury of a fresh and new towel with every visit.
Decorate The Salon
Joining in with the festivities and decorating the salon is a great way to enhance the customer experience and encourage a stress-free environment for your team. By simply putting together a festive window you can set the mood for the client’s entire visit, a seasonal playlist can also help your team keep their energy high and help to boost their moral. You could create homemade decorations or upcycle old decorations to make this a eco-friendlier activity.