[246] The pandemic may have briefly stalled in-person experiences, but salons are now dialling up the experiential factor, designing ultra-unique spaces to transport guests away from everyday life.

Designing a functional and attractive salon or spa that represents the brand and vision is one of the most exciting part of opening or growing a business. But for others, the whole experience can be pretty stressful. In this week's conversation, Something You Salon and Spa owner Amanda Baer (@somethingyousalon) shares her salon's increasingly growing pains, the decision-making process behind moving from a 1400 sq. ft location to more than double that, how the salon's culture plays into her interior design, renovation tips and more.

Links:

Watch the Something You Salon & Spa virtual tour: https://www.somethingyoubeauty.com

Read more about the two research pieces mentioned:

https://www.phorest.com/blog/inflation-the-experience-economy-new-data-insights/

https://www.phorest.com/blog/set-up-grow-successful-salon/

Find inspiration with these 17 salons that transformed their space into a unique destination: https://www.phorest.com/blog/17-salons-unique-destination/

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