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Christmas marketing ideas and tips for salon, spa, and beauty clinic owners

13 Oct 2023 by Kirsten McHarg

The holiday season is almost upon us, and for salon, spa, and clinic owners it’s the perfect time to make your business shine like a twinkling holiday light. Christmas is a time for celebration, indulgence, and self-care, making it an ideal occasion to pamper your clients while boosting your revenue. 

In this blog, we’ll unwrap a bundle of Christmas marketing ideas and tips specifically tailored for salon, spa, and clinic owners. Let’s make this holiday season a spectacular success!

Continue reading or watch the video below for a guide on the different types of content that you could be posting.

Deck the halls with festive services and promotions 

Holiday-themed packages

Create enchanting holiday packages that showcase your most sought-after treatments. Think “Holiday Glow Facial” or “Festive Makeover.” You could offer these packages at a slightly discounted rate to entice your clients into indulging in some holiday pampering.

Seasonal discounts

Consider offering exclusive discounts or incentives on gift cards or pre-booked appointments. Encourage clients to treat themselves or their loved ones to a spa day or rejuvenating skin care treatments.

Personalised beauty gifting 

Gift certificates

Promote gift certificates for your services as the perfect holiday gifts. Ensure they are beautifully designed and offer options for e-certificates or physical gift cards that clients can conveniently purchase online or in-store. With Kitomba vouchers you can now offer your clients the option to receive their voucher by email instead of paper. By using Kitomba 1, you can email the voucher to any address your client chooses, including directly to their chosen recipient – perfect for last minute gifts! Click here to learn more about Kitomba vouchers.

Personalised consultations

Provide personalised skincare or beauty consultations to help clients select the right products or treatments as gifts. Offer gift-wrapping services to make it a complete gifting experience.

lady at a reception desk


The spirit of giving 

Charity events

Organise events where a portion of the proceeds goes to a local charity. Promote these events as an opportunity for clients to give back while treating themselves to a pamper day.

Client appreciation

Show gratitude to your loyal clients by hosting a client appreciation event. Provide mini-treatments, refreshments, and exclusive discounts to make them feel truly special during the holiday season.

Instagram-worthy decor and social media magic

Holiday decor

Transform your salon, spa, or clinic into a Christmas wonderland with tasteful holiday decorations. Encourage clients to take Instagram-worthy photos and share them on social media, tagging your business for added exposure.

Social media campaigns

Create captivating holiday-themed social media campaigns with engaging visuals and appropriate hashtags. You could share beauty tips, product recommendations, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of your holiday preparations to keep your audience engaged.

women getting a facial during christmas


Spectacular customer experience

Online booking

Ensure that your online booking system is user-friendly and mobile-responsive. With the holiday rush, clients should find it easy to schedule appointments at their convenience. Kitomba’s online booking system makes it quick and easy for your clients to book their appointments while still keeping you in complete control over your appointment book, click here to learn more about Online Booking.

Appointment reminders

Send friendly appointment reminders via text or email to help clients stay on track during the busy holiday season, reducing the likelihood of missed appointments. Kitomba makes it easy to set-up appointment reminders to be sent by text and email, depending on the preference of your client. 

Measuring your marketing magic 

Analytics and feedback

After the holidays, analyse the performance of your marketing campaigns using tools like Google Analytics. Additionally, gather client feedback to refine your services and offers for future holiday seasons.

Client surveys

Don’t forget to send out post-holiday surveys to your clients. This is an excellent way to gauge their satisfaction levels and collect valuable suggestions for improvements.

The key to a successful Christmas marketing campaign for beauty business owners is creating a serene, inviting atmosphere and offering services and promotions that resonate with the holiday spirit. This holiday season, let your clients indulge in self-care and beauty, through your products and services.

Incorporate these tailored Christmas marketing strategies into your salon, spa, or beauty clinic, and you’ll not only make this holiday season magical for your clients but also enjoy the gift of success for your business.

If you want to know how to use Instagram to engage your ideal clients and turn them into paying clients, download Savvy Salon Marketing’s free guide: The salon owners guide to Instagram marketing.

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