Salon Promotions: Discount Smart, Not Desperate
Strategic promotions drive growth. Constant discounting kills profit. Here's how to tell the difference.
The Promotion Strategy Framework
Every promotion should answer: What's the goal? Who is it for? What's the offer? When does it end?
Strategic Promotions
- ✓ Clear business goal
- ✓ Targeted audience
- ✓ Limited time/quantity
- ✓ Profitability calculated
- ✓ Measurable results
Desperate Discounting
- ✗ "We need more clients!"
- ✗ Everyone gets it
- ✗ No end date
- ✗ Losing money
- ✗ No tracking
Types of Salon Promotions
20-30% off first visit. Goal: Acquire new clients.
Best for: Growing your client base
Holiday specials, summer packages, back-to-school. Goal: Capitalize on natural demand.
Best for: Peak seasons and slow periods
Package deals (cut + color + treatment). Goal: Increase ticket value.
Best for: Upselling and cross-selling
Limited time, limited quantity. Goal: Fill last-minute openings.
Best for: Slow days or cancellations
VIP perks for regulars. Goal: Reward and retain best clients.
Best for: Client retention
Creating Urgency
Promotions without urgency don't convert. Add limits:
Time Limit
"This week only"
"Ends Friday"
Quantity Limit
"First 10 only"
"5 spots left"
Audience Limit
"VIP clients only"
"New clients only"
Calculating Promotion Profitability
Promotion Math
Rule: Never discount below your cost. Factor in the lifetime value of acquired clients.
Annual Promotion Calendar
Measuring Promotion Success
Track these for every promotion:
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