OpenChair Journal
The OpenChair blog is for salon and barbershop owners who want sharper systems, fuller books, and better commercial decisions without more noise.
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Numbers
Pricing, margins, software costs, deposits, and the numbers salon owners need to make sharper commercial decisions.
8 articles
Bookings
Retention, no-shows, rebooking, cancellations, and the practical systems that keep chairs full without more admin.
8 articles
Team
Commissions, staffing, team performance, and the operator decisions that shape a stronger salon culture.
5 articles
AI
Grounded guidance on what salon AI tools actually do, where they help, and where operators should stay sceptical.
2 articles
Regional
Australian, New Zealand, and UK-specific guidance on compliance, pricing context, and running a venue in these markets.
7 articles
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New OpenChair features, improvements, and practical product changes for operators.
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From award wages to GST on forfeited deposits, here are the compliance basics every Australian and New Zealand salon owner needs to get right.