Could your business be busier?

14 May 2012 by Kitomba

Many salons are noticing bigger gaps in their appointment books, with less people coming in each week. Like it or not, we’re operating in a tighter economy, but if you spend all your time worrying about this, you run the risk of resigning yourself to the same fate. Continue reading…

New Clients: The Lifeblood of your Business

4 May 2012 by Kitomba

New clients are the lifeblood of any business! But how can you make sure you’re attracting and retaining enough to build and grow your business? Continue reading…

Diana Beaufort of Reds Hairdressing talks 2011 success in Business

28 Mar 2012 by Kitomba

I have to say, 2011 was an absolutely brilliant year.

On top of an awesome month overseas which included a 10 day trip to London to attend the Sassoon Academy and Salon International, winning Kitomba NZARH ’Salon of the Year’ and ‘Employer of Choice‘ awards was the ultimate highlight! Continue reading…

stock management

CASE STUDY: Stock Management

20 Mar 2012 by Kitomba


There can be nothing more frustrating for a salon owner than seeing discarded colour tubes that are only half used, excess product being washed down the drain or not having the most popular treatments or retail products as they’re out of stock. Continue reading…

Your clients and you

13 Jan 2012 by Kitomba

US hair and beauty academy Pivot Point recently conducted a research study engaging 500 consumers to find out more about their relationship with their stylist and the salon overall. Continue reading…

Reds Hairdressing from Pukerua Bay named 2011 Kitomba NZARH Salon of the Year

2 Dec 2011 by Kitomba

Salon One the Cove, from Tauranga, take home two awards

2011 Industry Awards trophies

At a sparkling ceremony in the Auckland Museum on 20 November 2011, Reds Hairdressing from Pukerua Bay in Wellington, was named the 2011 Kitomba NZARH Salon of the Year and the Telecom Employer of Choice. Continue reading…