The salon business journal, from the desk
Practical writing for salon owners about money, the book, retail and software, by the team that sets salons up.
Why salon software in your own language changes how the desk runs
First-generation salon owners run the desk better in their own language. What to look for: per-user interface language, translated receipts and editable wording.
By The Salon Desk
Running a salon in Dubai: VAT, WhatsApp bookings and multilingual teams
What salon software must handle in Dubai: VAT-inclusive prices and tax invoices, WhatsApp-first bookings, multilingual staff, bridal deposits and Ramadan hours.
By The Salon Desk
Switching salon software: a checklist that keeps every client
A step-by-step checklist for switching salon software: exports, import, gift card balances, future bookings, staff training and the day you change your booking link.
By The Salon Desk
How to raise retail per ticket without pushing products
Practical ways hair salons raise retail per ticket: put products on the service ticket, credit and pay the recommending stylist, stock what you use, and track it weekly.
By The Salon Desk
How to book into colour processing time without chaos
Turn colour processing time into bookable gaps: which services fit, how to set apply/process/finish times, and the rules that keep stylists on schedule.
By The Salon Desk
Tiered stylist commission explained, with a worked example
How tiered stylist commission works in hair salons: thresholds, service vs retail rates, product-cost deductions, splits and refunds, with a full worked example.
By The Salon Desk
How to write a salon deposit policy clients actually accept
A salon deposit policy that cuts no-shows without losing clients: which services need deposits, how much to take, notice periods and sample wording.
By The Salon Desk
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About the journal
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Who writes the GetSalonPOS journal?
The Salon Desk, our product and onboarding team, from real setup and import work with salons.
How often are articles published?
Several times a month; subscribe by RSS.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes, through the contact page.
Are articles specific to a country?
Most apply everywhere; the Markets category covers the USA, UAE and Pakistan.