Salons news and trends

Boulevard Launches Flexible Funding Offering for Salons and Spas
Loans // March 20, 2024

Boulevard has added a new capital program to its client experience platform for self-care businesses like salons, barber shops, spas and med spas. The new Boulevard Capital financial offering provides these businesses with access to fast, flexible funding based on their demonstrated business performance rather...

Will Americans Return To Salons After Doing Their Hair At Home During The Pandemic?
Retail // June 09, 2020

When the pandemic hit and shut down hair salons along with other businesses nationwide, the effect on personal aesthetics started out as something of a joke. TV personality Kelly Ripa began tracking the progress of her gray roots growing out, celebrities began serving up their makeup-free selfies and people shaved...

Some Salons Open Under New Rules
Retail // May 12, 2020

It’s been seven weeks since Scottie Etheridge, 48, of Key West, Florida has had a haircut. But that changed on Monday (May 11) when Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed hair salons in most of the Sunshine State to open, the Miami Herald reported. Rolando Liz...

Retail Reopening Precautions Spell The End Of ‘Walk-Ins’
Retail // May 11, 2020

Retailers are opening their doors again during the pandemic to customers who have appointments. Some states have let businesses reopen while traversing new guidelines meant to weigh the rejuvenation of the economy with the potential risk of making the health crisis more acute. Call it...

Interviews & Exclusives
Payments’ Role In Innovating Appointment-Based Businesses

December 09, 2019
Although the health, beauty and wellness services industries tend to get lumped together, a closer look at the demands across these segments reveals there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution that Software-as-a-Service providers can offer. Take salons, for instance. Unlike, say, fitness centers, appointment-based businesses like hair and nail salons and spas are […]

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Mangomint Raises $35 Million and Debuts Spa-Salon Automation Tool

September 08, 2024
 Salon/spa software provider Mangomint has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round. The company announced the new financing Friday (Sept. 6), along with a new suite of marketing automation features designed to help beauty and wellness businesses drive profitability in a difficult sector. “From rent and facility costs to product inventory, staff payroll, […]

Boulevard Launches Flexible Funding Offering for Salons and Spas

March 20, 2024
Boulevard has added a new capital program to its client experience platform for self-care businesses like salons, barber shops, spas and med spas. The new Boulevard Capital financial offering provides...

Some Salons Open Under New Rules

May 12, 2020
It’s been seven weeks since Scottie Etheridge, 48, of Key West, Florida has had a haircut. But that changed on Monday (May 11) when Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed hair...

Retail Reopening Precautions Spell The End Of ‘Walk-Ins’

May 11, 2020
Retailers are opening their doors again during the pandemic to customers who have appointments. Some states have let businesses reopen while traversing new guidelines meant to weigh the rejuvenation of...