AHC SALON SUCCESS TOUR

Running a salon is tough - cashflow, pricing, HR, staff, retail, clients… the list never ends. But you don’t have to do it alone.

The AHC Salon Success Tour is bringing salon experts straight to you with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and real stories from owners who’ve been where you are.

Expect insider tips on pricing, profit, retail, apprentices, HR and more, plus honest advice from business experts and salon owners who know what works.

It’s relaxed, interactive, and full of big ideas to help you thrive, not just survive. Drinks, nibbles, networking, and plenty of takeaways you can action the very next day.

What You’ll Experience

Expert Insights Across Key Salon Challenges
The line-up of industry experts will share short, powerful sessions across a range of must-know topics, including:

Mindset & Performance: How your mindset shapes daily business and personal success

Profit Levers: Move from a profit drought to a profit flood

Apprentices & Teams: Boost productivity, mentorship, and leadership skills

Rent-a-Chair Solutions: Create win/win arrangements for salon owners and stylists

Retail & Cashflow: Accelerate sales and grow your bottom line

Pricing Mastery: Hear from salon owners who successfully restructured pricing — how to confidently raise prices, understand your numbers, and create profitable, sustainable results without losing clients

Real Salon Stories: Pricing & Profit

A panel of salon owners will share how they successfully restructured their pricing models — one of the hardest but most important steps in building a sustainable, profitable business. You’ll hear exactly how they did it and what you can learn for your own salon.

Critical HR Updates

They will also cover the Top 5 HR changes you MUST be across moving into 2026 — practical compliance knowledge that will keep you and your team protected.

Why Attend?

✔️ Actionable strategies you can implement straight away
✔️ Expert insights on the challenges salon owners face daily
✔️ Inspiration from real salon success stories
✔️ Practical resources to take home
✔️ Networking over drinks and nibbles (or breakfast in Canberra) with likeminded owners

Seats are limited — this is your chance to reset, refocus, and get set for success in 2026.

EVENT DETAILS

MELBOURNE

Monday 27th October 5:30–7:30pm. Kings Domain Academy & Barber Shop, Collingwood.

CANBERRA

(powered by AHC & Sustainable Salons) – Wednesday 29th October 7:00–9:00am. Eden Hair Energy, Dickson. Includes insights on making sustainable choices profitable for your business and the environment.

PERTH

Monday 3rd November 5:30–7:30pm. Taylorweir Hairdresser & Barbering Training, Northbridge

Other states to be confirmed for early 2026

For more information, please contact the AHC Member Support Team at [email protected] or call Tel (02) 4929 6098

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AHC SALON SUCCESS TOUR

Running a salon is tough - cashflow, pricing, HR, staff, retail, clients… the list never ends. But you don’t have to do it alone.

The AHC Salon Success Tour is bringing salon experts straight to you with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and real stories from owners who’ve been where you are.