Operating as a multidisciplinary salon is becoming non-negotiable.
Being able to cater to multiple client requests makes your salon the go-to for a diverse clientele. Whether clients are looking for a creative colour, extensions, textured hair or just a regular cut and blow-dry, making these services readily available makes you stand out from other competing salons.
Alex Thaddeus Hairdressing is a destination salon in Fife, Scotland that offers a wide range of services. Stylist and owner, Alex Thaddeus knows exactly what her clients are looking for and what the next biggest hair trends are going to be. This knowledge has helped to position her business as a ‘go-to’ salon.
Below, Alex shares the benefits of running a successful multi-disciplined salon:
Continuous growth and education
I am a big believer in education and continuous growth with stylists. By offering your clients a diverse range of services, you get to continually work on your techniques and tap into different areas within the world of hair and beauty. Learning never ends for a stylist, and the main benefit to this is that you get to keep expanding your skillset, testing out the latest trends and your overall development.
Showcase your achievements
It’s no secret that by offering a diverse range of services by stylists who are highly trained and qualified will give you a loyal clientele. Highly skilled stylists will also give your business more credibility with new clients, as they look for professional, legitimate salons.
Become the ‘go-to’ salon
I recommend training in specialist areas such as textured hair or extensions, as this is a great way to become the go-to salon within your area. Another service I recommend providing is bridal and occasion hair. Bridal hair can be a big money maker for your business and can also attract new potential clients. Plus, taking your kit bag out of the salon to style a wedding or event can help you spread the word about your salon, the services you offer, and in turn attract new potential clients.