Join Good Salon Guide
The Good Salon Guide is unique. We’re known and trusted across the UK for our totally independent star rating guide for hair and beauty salons. Thousands of salon owners list their salon on the Good Salon Guide website as a key part of their salon marketing strategy, generating exposure to many unique visitors every year in the UK and across the globe.
Find out moreWorking in partnership with salons
Our star rating system celebrates and promotes the outstanding quality of service provided by our member salons. It is similar to other independent gold standard rating systems such as those used by the AA and RAC for the hotel industry.
We are proud to work as trusted partners with our brilliant member salons to support their continued growth and profitability. With expert advice on salon management and tips for marketing your business, you can maximise your business potential.
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Whether customers are paying online or in person, you could be taking payments for less thanks to our partnership with Barclaycard Payments. As well as a specially negotiated discount on merchant service charges, their leading online payment solutions and flexible card readers could help you create a smoother payment experience for your customers.
Find out more about GSG recognition
Interested in finding out more about the range of ratings we have to promote your salon business?
Good Salon Guide recognition means that your business is at the top of its game in all areas, including staff training and qualifications, great customer service and care. So when someone visits a Good Salon Guide recognised member, they can be sure of an all round fabulous experience that will match, and even exceed, their expectations. It's that simple!
Check out the advice GSG members can access
Your bespoke salon profile
You will get your own salon profile and reviews page on our website (which gets well over a million hits a month), including direct links to make bookings or call your salon. All reviews are checked and approved before publication, so you will be the first to know about any problems.
You will also be listed on our website so potential local clients can find you by geographic location.
Proven value for money
We are totally transparent. To ensure your membership is outstanding value for money, you will get monthly updates on the number of:
- Visitors to your profile page.
- Bookings made via your profile.
- Telephone calls made via your profile.
You could also be featured on our website, popular social media accounts, and in our magazine – a brilliant way to impress your clients as our high-quality publication is ideal for in-salon use.
Advice from those in the know
Here's a peak at some of the amazing advice Good Salon Guide have given members in the past. From how to deal with team trouble makers, the law on rest breaks, and getting the best out of your team, to how to attract top salon talent, tips to take the stress out of price rises, and ensuring good mental health for your business - it's all here for you to browse for free!
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