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Social media post ideas for salons.

Ten Instagram and Facebook post ideas that build trust and bring in enquiries, then a free 4-week plan with a post for every weekday.

  1. 01

    Transformation of the week

    Before and after of a cut or colour, with the client's permission.

  2. 02

    How to make your colour last

    Washing, products and heat tips that keep colour fresh.

  3. 03

    Meet the stylist

    Each stylist's specialty and the looks they love doing.

  4. 04

    Trend check

    One trend for the season and who it suits.

  5. 05

    Behind the chair

    A short video of a cut or blow-dry in progress.

  6. 06

    Products we stock and why

    Your top three products and what each one is for.

  7. 07

    Book your next visit

    How often to come back for each service, so clients plan ahead.

  8. 08

    At-home styling hack

    A quick tip clients can do themselves with a round brush or straightener.

  9. 09

    Bridal and events

    A finished event look and what to book ahead.

  10. 10

    Question of the week

    Answer one real question, like going lighter without damage.

What finished posts look like.

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Your salon business

Example post

Salon social media post: Fresh hair. Fresh confidence.

Colour, cuts and care that leave you walking out taller. Our Melbourne stylists are booking into next week.

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Your salon business

Example post

Salon social media post: Your glow-up starts here.

From a quick trim to a full colour change, we make it feel polished and personal. Reserve your spot in Melbourne.

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Your salon business

Example post

Salon social media post: Style that feels like you.

Cuts, colour and finishing touches tailored to you, not a trend board. Visit our Melbourne salon, the tea is on us.

Your 4-week posting plan.

A post for every weekday: your industry's best topics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, trust-builders in between.

Week 1

  • MondayTransformation of the weekBefore and after of a cut or colour, with the client's permission.
  • TuesdayBehind the scenesTen seconds of a normal working day. Real beats polished.
  • WednesdayHow to make your colour lastWashing, products and heat tips that keep colour fresh.
  • ThursdayYour origin storyWhy you started the business, in three sentences.
  • FridayMeet the stylistEach stylist's specialty and the looks they love doing.
Weeks 2 to 4

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Unlock weeks 2 to 4 here, and we'll email you the whole plan to keep. You only do this once on this device.

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Posting questions from salons.

Consistency beats volume. A post every weekday is a strong rhythm for a local business; three good posts a week beats seven rushed ones. Pick a pace you can keep for months.

Both, for most local businesses. Facebook still reaches locals and older customers; Instagram suits visual work. The same post usually works on both with small tweaks.

No. Clear phone photos of your real work, team and premises perform better than stock images. Natural light and a steady hand go a long way.

Yes. Our Content Engine writes, designs and posts every weekday in your voice for $79 a month, no lock-in.

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