Marketing That Works: Social Media and Marketing

When Tuggle opened his salon in Greensboro, NC he wanted to make a big impact, so he followed the example of big brands. His motto: “It doesn’t matter if you’re one salon or a chain, market like you’re big.”  

Top Five Tips for Online Engagement
1. Create your own #hashtags.
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Make sure every post is representative of your highest standards.
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Put logos or watermarks on your photos—this sets them apart from amateur photos.
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Never post anything negative and don’t air your personal business on your social media pages. 
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Touch the emotions of your clientele. Make people want to be a part of your salon. It’s all about what sets you apart. 

Marketing Through Promotions: The Dos and Don’ts

  • Create engaging promotions that promote your salon on Facebook such as giving away a complimentary shampoo and conditioner to any customer who shows the Facebook ad to their stylist. This helps track the success and engagement of your Facebook ads. 
  • Never discount services. When you discount your services you discount yourself. 
  • ​ You can’t have all good without bad. Failure happens. It’s how you deal with failure that sets you apart. 
  •  Encourage your stylists to share each other’s work on their social media platforms. One person’s friend list is not as effective as the whole staff’s friends list.

Image: Bradley Tuggle, owner of BOHO Salon in downtown Greensboro, NC and Farouk Systems Educator