Beauty & Personal Care Web Design & Development

Positioning a Hair Salon Ahead of the Local Competition

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Digital Strategy
UX Design
UI Design
WordPress Development
Website Support

What makes a hair salon stand out from the crowd? For The Purple Petal, we think it’s a mix of industry leading stylists, personal attention, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

The Purple Petal Hair Salon is a unique, eco-conscious boutique salon that opened in 2009. The salon specializes in custom hair coloring, highlighting, low-lighting, and styling with a dedication to individual client needs. More than just a salon, The Purple Petal’s focus on community, care, and environmental responsibility sets it apart in a competitive market.

Their existing website was no longer modern, the user experience was lacking, and the site’s overall functionality did not reflect the salon’s vibrant atmosphere or unique value proposition. On top of that, the salon had to contend with fierce competition from many local salons in their area, all vying for the same clientele. They needed a comprehensive solution to stand out online, engage potential customers more effectively, and turn web visitors into customers.

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Digital Strategy

To address the hair salon’s specific challenges, our approach began with a holistic digital strategy designed to elevate their online image while ensuring the brand’s professionalism was front and center. For a business like The Purple Petal, where personal connections, trust, and attention to detail are core values, it was critical that these elements were reflected in their website. Our strategy aimed to create a seamless transition from the salon’s in-person experience to its online identity, ensuring potential clients could find the business easily and feel confident in choosing them, starting from the first click.

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Design

The visual design for this project focused on creating an aesthetic that embodied the salon’s commitment to both professionalism and personal care, while also staying visually modern and trendy. To achieve this, we made deliberate choices in typography, color palette, and overall mood that were designed to be serene yet chic, mirroring the in-salon experience where clients can relax in a beautiful environment.

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Web Development

A modern and visually appealing interface was developed, reflecting the Purple Petal’s ethos of elegance, relaxation, and environmental responsibility. This included showcasing their eco-friendly practices and product line, setting the salon apart from competitors.

The old website was rebuilt on WordPress, providing greater flexibility and ease of use and also allowed for better SEO optimization, helping to increase the salon’s visibility on search engines and attract more traffic.

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The Results

The new website positioned The Purple Petal as a standout choice in a crowded local market. The salon began attracting more eco-conscious clients who appreciated the business’s sustainable approach, and repeat business increased as clients were more engaged through the enhanced online experience.

With a refreshed digital presence and website, The Purple Petal Hair Salon is now better equipped to meet the needs of its clients and continue growing their business sustainably.

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“James was very thorough, professional, and courteous helping a technically challenged individual start to promote her business online. I’m very pleased with our new website and we have had results far beyond our expectations. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to further their business.”

Shane Elizabeth
Owner