Salon software blog - migration guides and industry insights
Practical migration guides, cost breakdowns, and industry insights for EU salons. Written by the Salonnare team.
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Migrating from Salonized in 2026: when it is smart and when it is not
Honest guide to migrating away from Salonized. When the switch pays off, when it does not, and how to migrate without losing your membership clients.
Migrating from Fresha: why EU salons reconsider the "free" platform
Fresha is free in name only. Calculate what 1.19% + €0.20 per online payment really costs at your volume, and learn how to migrate to self-hosted salon software with your own Mollie or Stripe.
Migrating from Treatwell to self-hosted salon software: the complete guide
Step-by-step guide for EU salons moving from Treatwell to their own salon software. Keep your client list, stop losing margin to commissions, and switch to iDEAL/SEPA-native alternatives.
GDPR for beauty salons: which client data can you keep, and for how long?
Practical GDPR guide for hairdressers, nail studios and beauty salons: which client data you can keep, how long, when you need consent, and how to store health notes (allergies, medication) the right way.
Preventing No-Shows: How Salons Cut Missed Appointments by 80%
Concrete approach to reduce no-shows by up to 80%: deposits via online payments, smart reminders, and a fair repeat-offender policy.
Google Business Profile for Salons: Complete 2026 Optimization Guide
How to optimize Google Business Profile for your salon: claim, photos, services, posts, reviews, and Reserve with Google integration step by step.
Online Bookings via Instagram: From DM to Booking in 60 Seconds
How to turn Instagram into a booking machine: link in bio, story stickers, DM-to-booking workflow, and automation with IGDM and Salonnare.