Running a salon is more than great cuts, colour, and client relationships it’s a business. And like any business, the difference between surviving and thriving often comes down to the systems and strategies you have in place behind the scenes. If you’re not using your salon management software to its full potential, chances are you’re losing revenue every single week.

This June at Hair Festival 2026, we’re pulling back the curtain on exactly how much money Australian salon owners are leaving unclaimed — and more importantly, how to claim it back.

Meet: Booked to Banked: The 40K Revenue Extension

📅 Sunday 28 June | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 📍 Room C2.2+C2.3 at the International Convention Centre Sydney

Presented by Shortcuts Software and ShowPony Hair Extensions, this one-hour education session is designed specifically for salon owners and decision-makers who are ready to stop guessing and start growing.

Two industry leaders. One room. Up to $40,000 in untapped revenue waiting for you.

This isn’t a keynote full of vague inspiration. It’s a practical, numbers-driven session that walks you through real strategies that real salon owners are using right now to significantly increase what they earn every year — without working more hours or taking on more clients.

Why Should You Be in That Room?

Whether you’re running a boutique salon solo or managing a multi-location business, there are almost certainly gaps in your revenue that you haven’t accounted for. The good news? Most of them are fixable — and your hair salon software is the key.

The right salon management program isn’t just a booking tool. When used strategically, it becomes the backbone of a genuinely profitable salon business. But most owners are only using a fraction of what’s available to them.

In this session, you’ll hear from experts who work with salons every day and understand the specific challenges — and opportunities — that come with running a hair or beauty business in Australia.

We’re talking about the kind of insights that could fundamentally shift how much money lands in your account each month.

Who Is This Session For?

This session is for you if any of the following sounds familiar:

You’ve had clients not show up to appointments, and it cost you real money. You offer high-value services but sometimes feel like your salon booking system isn’t working hard enough for you. You know retail could be a stronger revenue stream but it never quite takes off. You’re not 100% sure whether your beauty salon software is actually helping you grow — or just keeping the lights on.

If you nodded at any of those, this session was built with you in mind.

What You’ll Walk Away With

We’re not giving away everything just yet — you’ll have to show up for that — but here’s what we can tell you: attendees will leave with a clear, tangible understanding of where the revenue gaps in their business are, and a practical framework for closing them using tools they may already have access to.

The strategies covered touch on everything from how your salon reservation system can start protecting your income before a client even arrives, to how your hair salon POS software can make retail feel like a natural part of every service rather than an awkward add-on.

The numbers are real. The strategies are actionable. And the potential upside is significant.

The Speakers

Joining us in Room C2.2+C2.3 are Emma Winen, Product Expert and ANZ/NA Sales Manager at Shortcuts Software, and Chloe Wilson, Head of Marketing at Shortcuts Software — alongside Ray Zahner, Head of Education at ShowPony Hair Extensions. Between them, they bring deep expertise in salon business management software, hair extensions, and the practical realities of running a profitable salon in today’s market.

Spots Are Limited — Don’t Miss Out

Hair Festival draws thousands of industry professionals from across Australia, and education sessions like this one fill up fast. If growing your revenue is a priority for your business in 2026 — and it should be — this is one hour you genuinely cannot afford to miss.

After the session, make sure you swing by the Shortcuts stand. There’s an exclusive Hair Festival offer waiting for attendees, and you’ll want to be one of the first to hear about it.

Ready to go from booked to banked?

👉 Grab your tickets now 

Limited spots available. See you on the 28th.

Booked to Banked: The 40K Revenue Extension is presented by Shortcuts Software and ShowPony Hair Extensions as part of Hair Festival 2026. Sunday 28 June, 9:00–10:00 AM, Room C2.2+C2.3.