Why Beauty Business Leaders Keep Coming Back

“It feels intentional. It feels elevated. It feels aligned.”

That's not our tagline - that's Luisa Garcia describing the Summit.
Hear it from the salon owners who show up year after year.

  • Sold out 3 years running
  • 98% attendee satisfaction
  • 100% of attendees would attend again
  • 85% of attendees would recommend to a friend
Phorest Summit attendee ratings
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“For me, it’s the best hairdressing event I go to each year and I go to a lot!”

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“We get a chance to have a deep dive into the features that we have and find out how we can use these features fully for the business.”

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“We've got inspirational keynote speakers like Katie Piper, Caroline Hiron, and also we've got doctors, Dr. Lolly, she was incredible.”

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“The knowledge that we're getting firsthand is awesome and getting to have all these new features first.”

“Can't wait till next year!”

— Rowena Yeager, Studio Wish

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What They Took Home

Every Summit story is different. Pick the one that sounds like yours.

Not only have we learnt some invaluable new tools and tricks to show our team, but we have met the most incredible bunch of independent salon owners. Opening up my second salon in the last year has been quite a lonely place, and coming to an event like this has shown me that I am not alone. Thank you Phorest, you have given people the perk they needed to pep them up for the year.

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Rushden Lakes · UK

The sense of community. The attention to every single detail. The speakers who challenge and inspire you. And somehow... even with a packed agenda, it never feels heavy. It feels intentional. It feels elevated. It feels aligned. Just lovely.

Luisa Garcia

Soleil Salon Spa · US

The Phorest team. It was evident that the team cares about their customers. Every team member truly cared if we were enjoying ourselves, they were asking for feedback, helping us solve issues all while hosting an incredible event. The Phorest culture is like nothing I have ever seen and I loved it!

Jenny Bender

Exhale...A salon · US

The Phorest team is always the highlight for me. Learning about new features, digging deeper into reports, benchmarks. Then I enjoy the networking and community that Phorest brings together like minded salon professionals all working together to elevate our industry and each other's businesses. The speakers are always unique and I take away so much from them. The energy is amazing, it's the best way to start the year, amp's up and ready to go!!

Anna Michelle

amp Studios · US

The Phorest Culture is inspiring, infectious and beautiful. I want to feel that every day - thank you for all that you do to bring positivity and innovation to our industry.

Tim Fisk

Salon Herdis · US

Honestly I feel you guys nailed every aspect of the Summit! The Speakers were fantastic, had a ball at bingo loco, loved it, the food was amazing and the Phorest staff couldn't do enough for you :)

Jessie O'Brien

Culture Club Beauty · IE

Back from an amazing couple of days in Dublin for the Phorest Summit. The guests and speakers were truly inspirational, this company is much more than just a software company. The things they are doing for the industry and empowering businesses globally is incredible.

Lucy Fuller

Dermalogica

I really enjoyed the variety of talks and presentations. Particularly the future focused lens with Dr Lollie as a guest expert, and how different teams were encouraged to present on stage. It really helps to create para-social relationships when you see the people behind the product in a human way - on stage, and given the opportunity to shine. The Phorest culture really shone through.

Charlotte Braithwaite

The Studio · UK

I really enjoyed the mix of business-focused talks and practical insights that I could take straight back to my salon. The speakers were inspiring, and it was great to connect with other salon owners and share experiences. The overall energy of the event was motivating and made me feel excited about growing my business.

Chloe McCall

Chloe's Hair and Beauty · UK

Had an absolutely fab weekend attending the Phorest Summit. Every moment was a masterclass, with guest speakers bringing unparalleled insights and inspiration. From enriching talks to vibrant networking, it was a weekend to remember. Grateful for the knowledge gained and the connections made. Until next time, Dublin!

Kolaine's Beauty Lounge

UK

It was such a great experience. I loved learning more about Phorest and its features. I enjoyed connecting with other salons and learning from their experiences. I left feeling very inspired and ready to take action when I got home!

Alyssa Tavares

Suki's · CA

This was by far my favorite industry event ever! You all knocked it out of the park! Thank you for creating such an amazing event for us. Can't wait till next year! We need a mid-year event in the US!

Rowena Yeager

Studio Wish · US

I can't even put into words how incredible it was. The amount of love & effort you all put into the Summit really shows. A truly special experience.

Simon Tuckwell

Tuckwell & Co · UK

No words to describe the weekend at the Phorest Summit, but my oh my what a fantastic start to the year! Massively inspired by all guest speakers, system updates and networking. Huge thank you to Phorest!

Sam Doutch

The Hair House Menai Bridge · UK

Still feeling IGNITED from our Summit in Dublin this past weekend. Meeting salon owners from all over the world & listening to all of the great speakers inspired us like never before.

Leesa Norton

Leesa's Element · US

What people are saying

This was by far my favorite industry event ever! You all knocked it out of the park! Thank you for creating such an amazing event for us. Can’t wait till next year! We need a mid year event in the US!

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Rowena Yeager

Studio Wish,
US

Huge thank you to @phorestsalonsoftware for an incredible weekend in Dublin for the Salon Owners Summit, we had the best time! These guys know how to put on a conference. We were inspired by so many people and have returned home ready to take on 2024, Congratulations on 20 years in business and thank you for a weekend filled with inspiration and laughter!

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Urban Hair,
Boroughbridge, UK

Not only have we learnt some invaluable new tools and tricks to show our team, but we have met the most incredible bunch of independent salon owners. Opening up my second salon in the last year has been quite a lonely place, and coming to an event like this has showed me that I am not alone. Thank you @phorestsalonsoftware , you have given people the perk they needed to pep them up for the year.

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Browwow

Browwow,
Rushden Lakes, UK

Phorest Summit 2024, WOW!! What an incredible unmatched 2 days of seminars. Excited to bring it all back to the salon. We also had a great laugh!

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Ashleigh Kelly

Ashleigh Kelly Hairdressing,
IE

I can’t even put into words how incredible it was. The amount of love & effort you all put into the Summit really shows. A truly special experience.

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Simon Tuckwell

Tuckwell & Co,
UK

Had an absolutely fab weekend attending the Phorest Salon Owners Summit. Every moment was a masterclass, with guest speakers bringing unparalleled insights and inspiration. From enriching talks to vibrant networking, it was a weekend to remember. Grateful for the knowledge gained and the connections made. Until next time, Dublin!

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Kolaine’s Beauty Lounge

Kolaine’s Beauty Lounge,
UK

It was such a great experience. I loved learning more about Phorest and its features. I enjoyed connecting with other salons and learning from their experiences. I left feeling very inspired and ready to take action when I got home!

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Alyssa Tavares

Operations Manager,
Suki’s, Vancouver Canada

I always like the great atmosphere at the Summit. Everyone is friendly and open. I think it's great that the programmers are there and are approachable for ideas and problems. The whole Phorest team is friendly and helpful. there was a unique atmosphere all weekend. and it's nice to meet people you mostly only know from emails, or not at all, for those who only work "in house

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Florian Schattat

Friseur Splinter,
Germany

Honestly I feel you guys nailed every aspect of the summit! The Speakers were fantastic, had a ball at bingo loco, loved it, the food was amazing and the Phorest staff couldn’t do enough for you :)

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Jessie O’Brien

Culture Club Beauty IE

Back from an amazing couple of days in Dublin for the Phorest Salon Owners Summit. The guests and speakers were truly inspirational, this company is much more than just a software company, the things they are doing for the industry and empowering businesses globally is incredible.

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Lucy Fuller

Education Operation Manager,
Dermalogica UK

Absolutely the best conference and the best way to ignite 2023! Awesome!

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David Linde

President,
Headlines The Salon, California, USA

Ronan, Luke & Phorest team - You have inspired me to do things differently, and I am so excited to create waves in the industry with you! Thank you for giving back to our industry and empowering owners to be bolder!

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Lauren Gibson

HydraFacial UK Country Manager

No words to describe the weekend at the Phorest Salon Owners Summit, but my oh my what a fantastic start to the year! Massively inspired by all guest speakers, system updates and networking. Huge thank you to Phorest!

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Sam Doutch

The Hair House Menai Bridge,
UK

Not like any conference I’ve been to before and I’m so ignited and ready to make changes that I started 18 months ago and doubted myself. Phorest you got me fired up again to do it! Thank you and see you again next year! If your salon owner didn’t go this year then book now for 2024, it’s a CRIME to miss!!!!

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Cheryl Holliday

Lasting Beauty,
Wakefield UK

Still feeling IGNITED from our Salon Owners Summit in Dublin this past weekend. Meeting salon owners from all over the world & listening to all of the great speakers inspired us like never before.

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Leesa Norton

Leesa’s Element,
New Jersey, USA