By now, you’ve probably seen mention of changes to Statutory Sick Pay ahead of April 2026, even if you haven’t had time to read all the details. And that’s understandable. Most salon owners have had plenty to think about recently. Pricing reviews, wage increases and general running of the business. There’s only so much time in the day. But this is one of those changes that I think is worth pausing on, not because it’s complicated, but because of what it might mean in the background of...

Raymond Bottone, Co-Director at MySalonManager and salon owner, explains why pricing is only the start, what subtle client behaviours to watch for, and why checking your P&L after the first quarter matters more than most salon owners realise.

Many salons are heading into 2026 with busy diaries, rising wage expectations and pricing that hasn’t quite caught up. We explore why pricing and wages are already linked, and what to sense-check...