4 Halloween Marketing Ideas to Boost Bookings
Did you know on StyleSeat, client bookings increase more than 21 percent during the holidays? If your marketing plan to earn more revenue isn’t ready, you’re going to miss out on those “money-maker” months. Don’t wait until the last minute to find ways to earn more revenue. Here are tips to take advantage of the holiday rush, attract new clients, and make even more money this Halloween season.
Create a Costume Catalog
Create a catalog of all the Halloween looks you offer and display it in your salon space, StyleSeat profile, or social media. If you specialize in special effects makeup or you’re a wig artist, this is your time to shine. If not, get creative. What do you currently offer that you can put a Halloween spin on?
People are always looking for costume ideas. Who are the popular characters in pop culture right now and how can you create a look inspired by them? Use hashtags like #halloweencostume, #halloweennails, #halloweenmakeup, and #halloweenhair to find what costumes and looks are popular this season.
Use Social Media and Email Promotion
Promote your Halloween services on social media and in an email marketing campaign. Be sure to include photos to inspire clients to book appointments for their Halloween looks. Post a photo of your Halloween look to Instagram, use hashtags that describe your looks, and tag the StyleSeat Instagram account and other accounts that might repost your work. Use trends to your advantage — you never know what could go viral!
Create Halloween Specials
Limited-time specials are more enticing to clients. Get creative and offer Halloween-inspired specials to bring more clients in, here are some ideas:
- Add a few Halloween-themed services/packages to get clients to try new things such as this bloody nail art:
- People love anything pumpkin scented. Offer a couple of add-on services that are pumpkin spice scented like a hair treatment, foot scrub, or facial.
- Use fun Halloween-themed names like: “Mummy Wrap,” “RIP Split Ends,” or “Monster Manicure.”
- Promote it and upsell it to clients when they’re in the chair.
Be a Halloween Destination
Decorate your space, stock up on candy, and attach a special offer card to each Halloween treat. Or, take it to the next level and offer branded goodies like pocket mirrors or combs. If your salon is family-friendly, this is an especially great time to advertise. If your business is located in a good trick-or-treat spot, it’s time to turn on the hustle.
