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Let’s talk about something nobody wants to admit out loud in the salon world—most of our clients don’t stick around.

It’s not personal (well, sometimes it is), but it is something you have control over. In fact, research shows the average salon client only comes back about six times before disappearing into the ether. So if you’ve noticed your books looking a little light lately, or that familiar faces aren’t returning—this might be why.

The New Client Syndrome

When a new client walks in, we roll out the red carpet. We’re on time, we give them the best chair, we offer drinks, ask questions, listen closely, and genuinely try to impress them. And guess what? It works. They leave feeling great, and you get that glowing feeling of a job well done.

But then what happens?

By the third or fourth visit, the sparkle fades. Maybe we’re running behind and make them wait. Maybe we cancel last minute, rush through their appointment, or stop giving them that “first-time client” treatment.

It’s not always intentional—it’s just human nature. We get comfortable. But here’s the hard truth: your most loyal clients are the ones who need the most attention.

Loyalty Is Earned, Not Assumed

If a client has been to you six times or more, they’re telling you:

“I trust you with my hair. I’ve made you part of my routine.”

That’s a big deal. These are the people keeping your business alive. Yet somehow, they often get the least amount of your energy and effort.

So next time you see “Sally” on your schedule for the fifth month in a row, resist the urge to mentally check out. Instead, flip the mindset. That’s not “just Sally.” That’s your most valuable relationship in the salon that day.

What To Do Differently

Here are three simple shifts that can make a big difference:
• Treat every repeat like a first-time visit. Greet them with the same energy. Ask how they’ve been. Offer them something.
• Honor their time. Be on time. Don’t cancel unless absolutely necessary.
• Celebrate them. Thank them. Send a follow-up message. Show appreciation.

These little moments compound over time—and that’s how you turn six visits into sixty.

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Let’s stop losing clients at visit six.
Let’s build the kind of loyalty that lasts years—not months.

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