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- Running your business Nail technicians: organizing days when every set takes two hours Organizing a nail salon calendar when every set takes two hours: fills every three weeks, removals that run over and a single workstation.
- Running your business Hair salon app: what you can really manage from your phone between clients What you can really manage from a hair salon app: your day, a walk-in to fit in, a color formula to look up, a deposit to take on your feet.
- Comparisons Wavy shuts down on September 1, 2026: migrate to Salonized or choose an alternative? Wavy shuts down on September 1, 2026: Salonized by Treatwell migration, data, packages, prices. A checklist to protect your salon, plus alternatives.
- Running your business Salon appointment book: paper or online? A point-by-point face-off Paper appointment book or online calendar for your salon? A point-by-point comparison: bookings, no-shows, time spent and real cost.
- Comparisons Kiute (FlexyBeauty) is becoming Booksy: what to do, and which French alternatives? Kiute Pro shut down at the end of 2025: forced migration to Booksy, NF525 certification lost. A checklist to protect your data and French alternatives.
- Comparisons Fresha alternatives in France: the real cost is what counts Fresha advertises €14.95/month, but SMS, reviews and loyalty are paid add-ons that inflate the bill. The full math and the alternatives.
- Comparisons RDV360 vs Planity: what are the differences? Public prices vs quotes, a Free plan vs an entry plan at ~€74/month: a factual RDV360 / Planity comparison for hair salons, beauty salons and spas.
- Comparisons What is the best alternative to Planity in 2026? Unpublished prices, add-ons, commitment: what to check before choosing, and a comparison of Planity alternatives for hair salons, beauty salons and spas.
- Comparisons Planity: how much does it cost in 2026? What we actually know Planity doesn't publish its prices. Plans, prices observed by comparison sites (€74 to €114/month), add-ons and questions to ask before signing a quote.
- Comparisons What is the best hair salon software in 2026? 2026 comparison of hair salon software: RDV360, Planity, Booksy, Fresha, Wavy. Real prices, text messages, NF525 POS, commitment, support.
- Comparisons 2026 comparison: which software for your beauty salon? Beauty salon software compared: RDV360, Planity, Booksy, Fresha, Wavy. Treatment rooms, packages, NF525 POS, real prices and commitment.
- Marketing Instagram isn't enough: why a real website makes the difference for your salon Instagram = scrolling, Google = searching. Why a website is still essential for your salon, and how AI can build it for you.
- RDV360 news RDV360 earns NF 525 certification: your POS is officially compliant RDV360 has earned NF 525 certification: your POS software is officially compliant. What it guarantees, and why you have nothing to do.
- Running your business E-reporting: how RDV360 automatically sends your sales to the DGFiP E-reporting sends your sales data to the French tax authorities (DGFiP). With RDV360 and SuperPDP, it's automatic from 2027: no setup, nothing to do.
- Marketing Getting found on Google as a neighborhood salon: the three pillars of local SEO Website, Google Business Profile and reviews: the three pillars of local SEO that help a neighborhood salon show up in Google searches in its town.
- Running your business Supplier invoices: the obligation every salon must handle before September 1, 2026 From September 1, 2026, every salon in France must be able to receive supplier invoices in electronic format. The 3 steps to follow, simply explained.
- Running your business 24/7 online booking: why your clients want to book at 10 p.m. Your clients want to book at 10 p.m. 24/7 online booking captures those appointments, cuts down on calls and fills your calendar automatically.
- Running your business NF525, e-invoicing, e-reporting: 3 obligations not to confuse anymore NF525, e-invoicing, e-reporting: 3 French obligations explained in clear questions and answers for beauty professionals.
- Sales tips No-shows: what missed appointments cost you (and how to avoid them) How much do missed appointments cost? The math, and how text message reminders recover up to 85% of no-shows in the beauty industry.
- Running your business E-invoicing and e-reporting: the complete guide for hair salons, beauty salons and spas The complete guide to French e-invoicing and e-reporting for salons: dates, 2026-2027 timeline, obligations and the exact role of RDV360.
- Running your business E-invoicing 2026-2027: what (really) changes for your hair salon, beauty salon or spa Issuing, receiving, e-reporting: what French e-invoicing really changes for your hair salon, beauty salon or spa, with the 2026-2027 timeline.
- Sales tips Loyalty, packages, gift cards: turning a one-time client into a regular Loyalty cards, packages, gift cards: 3 simple levers to bring your clients back and secure your salon's revenue.
- Sales tips Father's Day / Mother's Day: two retail holidays you shouldn't miss Mother's Day and Father's Day: two occasions that boost sales at your hair salon or beauty salon. Our ideas to make the most of them.
- RDV360 news Marie Cousty, an RDV360 partner for 2 years Marie Cousty, fascia esthetician working with Biologique Recherche, looks back on her experience with our management software as an RDV360 partner.
- RDV360 news A multi-account plan to streamline management of franchised salons Streamline online booking across all your locations with the RDV360 multi-account plan. Bring every location together on a single booking page.
- Running your business Opening an eco-friendly hair salon: yes, you can! Want to open an eco-friendly hair salon or turn your current salon green? It's possible! RDV360 shows you how to get there.
- Sales tips How to build client loyalty outside your salon? Building client loyalty, whether you run a hair salon, a beauty salon or work independently, can be learned. You just need to understand how it works.
- Marketing How can you use social media to promote your salon? Social media: boost your visibility and grow your hair or beauty salon's clientele with our tips.
- Running your business Online booking: why should you bet on it? Discover the many benefits of online booking. Save time and win new clients with a flexible, practical solution.
- Sales tips Liven up your beauty salon for Valentine's Day Ride the wave of the lovers' holiday to boost your revenue! Our top 3 promotions to set up in your salon for Valentine's Day.
- Running your business Getting back to business after the summer vacation Vacation is over: discover RDV360's 3 essential tips for getting your business back on track after the summer season.
- Marketing 3 ideas to make your hair salon or beauty salon shine during the World Cup 3 ideas to make your hair salon or beauty salon shine during the World Cup. Use this unique moment to catch your clients' attention.
- Sales tips Boost bookings with Facebook reviews Turn on the Reviews widget on your Facebook page and collect client reviews to build trust and boost bookings at your hair or beauty salon.
- Running your business Improve your visibility on the web Improve your position in Google results, build a website with RDV360 Beauty, boost your online visibility: tips for beauty and wellness pros.
- Sales tips 5 tips to get your clients to book more often at your salon 5 practical tips to get your clients to book more often at your hair salon or beauty salon, and grow your bookings for the long term.
- Running your business Everything you need to know about the requirement to use certified POS software from 2018 Certified POS software has been mandatory in France since 2018: what the law says, who it applies to and how to comply in your salon, beauty salon or spa.
- Running your business Say goodbye to forgotten appointments Forgotten appointments at your salon or spa: understand no-shows and see how automatic text message reminders cut them down significantly.
- Running your business 5 tips to clean up your schedule 5 tips to clean up your schedule and switch to an online calendar: fewer slip-ups, fewer phone calls and a calmer, better-organized salon.
- Running your business Management tips for your hair salon or beauty salon Our blog of tips and advice to improve how you run your hair salon, beauty salon or spa, and to boost its visibility online.