Hot notes: salon theory

Professionalism

behaving in a manner appropriate for your business setting

Body language

communication cues provided by the movement and position of the body

Brand

'mental imprint' characterized by a symbol or logo that is earned and belongs to a product, service, organization, individual and/or event

Up selling

also known as Ticket Upgrading, is the action of selling your Guest additional services and or products based on needs and solutions also known as 'add-on' services or products

Guest service cycle

Guest service blueprint used to ensure a satisfactory Guest experience at each stage of the Guest visit

Cancellation list

list containing the information of Guests who could not be booked an appointment on the time and/or day that they originally requested

Self esteem

overall evaluation of self-worth

Ethics

the principles that guide your professional behavior

Personal hygiene

following a daily routine to maintain your body's cleanliness

Stress

physical and psychological responses to demanding situations

Portfolio

a collection of your best work in digital or paper form

Active listening

process of using verbal and non-verbal signs that show the speaker you are interested in what they are saying

Guest refferal

the process of gaining a new Guest who was referred to you by an existing Guest, usually through a word-of-mouth recommendation

Guest retention

when Guests continuously return for scheduled services, remaining loyal to the salon and you

Open ended question

question that requires more than a few words to answer and is used in an effort to draw out information

Goal

a 'target' that is planned, monitored and reached within a scheduled time frame

R�sum�

a communication tool that catalogs and summarizes your education, employment history and professional accomplishments

Impression management

the attempt to ensure only positive impressions of you are perceived by your Guests

Marketing

the use of written, verbal, and visual communication designed to attract potential Guests to your business

Networking

utilizing social settings as an opportunity to meet new Guests

Nonverbal communication

unspoken messages sent through eye contact, facial expressions and body language

Paraphrasing

using your own words to summarize what you heard the speaker say

Close ended question

question that can be answered in a few words and does not require elaboration

Rebooking

the process of scheduling your current Guest's next appointment prior to them leaving your salon

Consultation

the process of obtaining the information you need from your Guest in order to suggest services, products and solutions to their hair and body needs

Retail supplies

professional products that are sold to Guests through your recommendations based on their hair and body needs

Job description

document stating all the responsibilities and tasks for a particular
job position

Verbal communication

using words or language to communicate

Commission

percentage of dollars brought into the salon from Guest services and products sold by a particular stylist

Written agreement

any formal document that is a signed agreement between two parties and predetermines how certain situations will be handled should they arise

Target market

those individuals who are most likely to purchase your services and/or products through direct marketing efforts

Value added service

giving your Guests a higher level of Guest service than that offered by your competitors, thereby creating the perception of value to your Guests