KEY TAKEAWAYS: This article shares background on everything beauty pros should know about Beauty and Barber week. It also provides inspo and ideas for how you can celebrate this cherished holiday in your salon, shop, or spa.
Beauty pros, if you know the team at EBS (like, even a little), you'd know that we'd love to celebrate you every day of every week.
But next week (the second full week of September every year!), it is especially important to us to celebrate you all with as much enthusiasm and appreciation as possible!
Beauty and Barber Week is something we look forward to every single year–it's also something we try to elevate, highlight, and one-up each year, too!
That's why this year, we've got a ton of ideas for helping you celebrate the week with style, and we've got a killer giveaway coming your way, too.
Want to know more? Keep reading–we've got all the details in this blog!
What is Beauty and Barber Week?
OK, OK, first things first–what the heck is this annual Beauty and Barber Week all about to begin with? Let's dig in.
Every year, the second full week of September is dedicated to all those amazing folks in the beauty and barbering industries (that's you, BTW). We all get full-fledged permission to go nuts supporting, celebrating, and honoring you guys–the people who make us all look and feel our best. The service industry, as you know, can be a little thankless in the day-to-day–so we think this week should be all about celebrating you.
So, who qualifies as "someone in the beauty industry?" We think anyone who has any hand in helping others feel and look their best qualifies. That means you're totally part of this celebration if you're a
- Student
- Client
- Stylist
- Color specialist
- Nail tech
- Extension specialist
- Esthetician
- Industry leaders
- Beauty influencer
And beyond!
If you've got a hand in helping others see the beauty–in the world and in themselves–through your skillset, then this week is all yours!
Fun Ways to Celebrate Beauty & Barber Week
If this is your first B&B Week, you might be wondering what the deal is. How exactly do you embrace this nationally-recognized week and celebrate it to the best of your ability?
We've got a few ideas up our sleeve that we highly recommend you give a try.
How to Celebrate B&B Week As a Beauty Pro & Barber
- Highlight Your Personal Faves: Share your favorite beauty pros and barbers on your social media pages so you can direct some traffic their way! This is especially helpful for newbie beauty and barbering pros who could use a little bit of your epic influence.
- Flip the Script: Appreciate and thank your clients; without them, you wouldn't be able to do what you do!
- Bonus Reward & Loyalty Points: Throw in a deal for your clients that if you visit you during this epic week, they'll get double the loyalty and bonus points. You get more customers; they get more reasons to appreciate you. It's a win-win for all!
- Throw a Party: Throw a total shindig in your shop or salon for yourself, your fellow beauty pros, and even your loyal customers, too.
- Share Your Appreciation: Link up with other beauty pros and barbers you admire and take them out for a meal, a drink, or something fun! Celebrate together and reflect on your exciting industry.
- Encourage New Beauty Pros: Help your fellow newbies out and offer advice, guidance, and expertise! Bring them into the celebration even if they're brand new to the industry.
- Set Up Specials all Week: Don't let the party end after one day! Create a full week of discounts, deals, and options for all your clients so they have an excuse to come in, get beautified, and appreciate you and your talents.
- Include it In Your Marketing: Get the word out and let people know about this week! Add this week to your marketing strategy–create social posts, throw together a digital marketing campaign, print flyers, decorate! Do it all so everyone knows what this week is all about and is ready to celebrate.
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