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The human side of change: 6 expert lessons for leading salon teams through transformation
Salon8 min read

The human side of change: 6 expert lessons for leading salon teams through transformation

Four salon leaders from the Intercoiffure America/Canada community share how they led their teams through a flood, a pandemic, and the arrival of AI.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Salon owner showing a team member scheduling software on a phone on the salon floor
Beauty and Wellness10 min read

Eight best Vagaro alternatives for spas, salons, and med spas

Searching for Vagaro alternatives? Compare the top 8 salon, spa & Medspa software of 2026 for pricing, features, and all verified with G2 & Capterra reviews.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Front desk team member on the phone at a salon reception with scheduling software on screen
Beauty and Wellness21 min read

Looking for a Boulevard alternative? Compare the best options in 2026

Compare the top 10 Boulevard alternatives for 2026. See pricing, features and key differences, checked against vendor sites and Zenoti’s Capterra reviews.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Best spa and salon POS system in 2026: 6 platforms reviewed and ranked
11 min read

Best spa and salon POS system in 2026: 6 platforms reviewed and ranked

What is the best POS system for spa and salon brands looking to thrive in 2026? Explore the key features to look for when deciding what’s right for you.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

A salon owner happily chatting with their client in the chair
Salon5 min read

Why the next era of salon AI is about relationships, not just efficiency

How predictive tools are moving salons from reacting to problems to preventing them, and why retention is where it matters most, according to industry veteran Nick Ineson.

Nick InesonNick Ineson

Best salon software for small salons: 5 platforms reviewed for 2026
15 min read

Best salon software for small salons: 5 platforms reviewed for 2026

Find the best software for small salons and spas in 2026. Compare features, pricing, and benefits to streamline operations and grow your business.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Salon owner on her laptop
Salon6 min read

Salon benchmarks, explained by an award-winning salon coach

Is that good? Anthony Whittaker explores what industry benchmarks reveal about salon performance and where the biggest opportunities lie.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

What we're watching at Innergize 2026: The themes reshaping beauty and wellness
Beauty and Wellness8 min read

What we're watching at Innergize 2026: The themes reshaping beauty and wellness

Beauty and wellness has hit an inflection point. See why Innergize has become the industry's must-attend event for operators serious about growth.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Turning salon guest data into bookings — automated SMS and email campaigns from the client record | Zenoti
Salon14 min read

How to turn salon guest data into bookings: the four-campaign playbook

Your salon collects more client data than most businesses ever use. Here’s the four-campaign framework — re-engagement, personalised recommendations, birthday automations, and lapsed client win-back — that turns visit history into revenue.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole

Tattoo shop management software — a confident tattoo artist at work in the studio | Zenoti
Salon9 min read

Tattoo shop management software: what studios actually need and how to choose

What tattoo shop software must handle — deposits, digital consent, artist splits, and scheduling — and how to choose between tattoo-specific tools and platforms.

Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole
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