Transformation Pricing vs Per Bundle, How to Price Extensions in 2026

Transformation Pricing vs Per Bundle, How to Price Extensions in 2026

Should you price extensions by the transformation or by the bundle? Here is how the two models play out behind the chair and which one protects your worth.
Reading the 2026 Slowdown and Keeping Your Salon Strong

Reading the 2026 Slowdown and Keeping Your Salon Strong

Foot traffic is softer in 2026 but pricing power is holding. Here is how smart salon owners stay strong when the market cools instead of panicking.
June 22, 2026 — Matt Beck
The Weekly Team Meeting That Actually Runs Your Salon

The Weekly Team Meeting That Actually Runs Your Salon

How a short, data driven weekly meeting can boost retention and accountability in your salon by managing the team with real numbers instead of gut feelings.
June 20, 2026 — Matt Beck
New Guests Are Down 10 Percent. Here Is What the 2026 Numbers Are Telling You

New Guests Are Down 10 Percent. Here Is What the 2026 Numbers Are Telling You

Industry data shows new guest visits fell 10 percent and same store growth is stuck at 2 percent. What salon owners should change before year end.
The Profit Margin Number Every Salon Owner Should Know in 2026

The Profit Margin Number Every Salon Owner Should Know in 2026

Most salons run on an 8 to 15 percent margin, but the well built ones hit 20 percent or higher. Here is how they get there in 2026.
How Much Should Your Salon Spend on Marketing

How Much Should Your Salon Spend on Marketing

A clear breakdown of the salon marketing budget that works, why three to seven percent of revenue is the rule, and where that money should go in 2026.
June 09, 2026 — Matt Beck
The Owner as Coach, Why Leadership Beats Trends in 2026

The Owner as Coach, Why Leadership Beats Trends in 2026

The salons winning in 2026 are not chasing trends, they are led by owners who coach their teams, communicate clearly, and build real systems.
Running Lean Is What Separates Thriving Salons From Struggling Ones in 2026

Running Lean Is What Separates Thriving Salons From Struggling Ones in 2026

Salon profit in 2026 is built on operations, not foot traffic. Here is how leaner teams and smart systems are pulling ahead while others stay stuck.
The Easiest Retention Win You Are Probably Skipping at Checkout

The Easiest Retention Win You Are Probably Skipping at Checkout

Clients who prebook their next appointment return at 70 to 80 percent. The ones who say they will call come back under 40 percent. Here is how to fix it.
Why A Salon Membership Model Might Be The Smartest Move You Make In 2026

Why A Salon Membership Model Might Be The Smartest Move You Make In 2026

Salons with memberships grew 4x faster and retained 60 percent better. Here is how to build a membership program that actually moves the needle.
Strategic Pricing: The Math Behind a Confident Price Increase

Strategic Pricing: The Math Behind a Confident Price Increase

How to raise your salon prices without losing clients. A math-based pricing approach for stylists and salon owners in 2026.
May 25, 2026 — Matt Beck