Why You’re Overcomplicating Your Social Media Content (And What To Do Instead).

By Belinda Haigh, Founder & Director of Social Standards

Let’s be honest, most salon owners overthink their social media. You sit down to post, but suddenly you’re questioning if your work is good enough, comparing yourself to other salons with perfect feeds, and wondering what you should even post today. Before you know it, another week has passed with nothing posted. Sound familiar?

The truth is: you don’t need perfect, you need consistent. And the good news? You’re already sitting on plenty of content. You just need to learn how to use it.

Here’s how to simplify your content creation and still show up consistently:

1. Turn your everyday work into content

Your clients love seeing what happens inside your salon and what you and your team of stylists get up to behind the scenes. Don’t wait for professional photo shoots or perfect lighting. The beautiful blonde you just toned? Snap a quick ‘before & after’ on your phone. Film a short clip while applying a smoothing treatment. Take a close-up video of your stylist setting curls for that trending bouncy blow-dry look.

Every appointment is an opportunity for content — you’re already doing the work, just document it.

2. Stop chasing trends — focus on what helps your client

While trending audios and videos can help, what your audience really wants is value. Share your expertise:

• Your top tips for healthy winter hair

• What shampoo you use at home

• How to protect blonde hair from brassiness

• The difference between professional vs supermarket products

This kind of content builds trust, and trust builds bookings.

3. Repurpose everything

One piece of content can become five: A quick video of a treatment can be a reel, a before and after post, a product highlight, a tip shared in Stories, and a pinned FAQ on your profile.

You don’t need to create more content when you can easily repurpose what you already have.

4. Progress over perfection

Your content doesn’t need to look like a big, beautiful salon with a full media team. Your clients want to see YOU, your team, and the genuine experience they can expect in your chair.

The more authentic your content feels, the more it will resonate.

Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to do it alone.

At Social Standards, we help busy salon owners just like you simplify their social media with:

• Done-for-you monthly social media management to give you time to do what you love.

• In-salon content creation sessions (months’ worth of content in just a few hours)

• Personalised strategy sessions to map out your content plan so you always know what to post

If you’re ready to finally feel confident about your salon’s social media, get in touch, we’d love to help.

Book a free 30-minute chat by scanning the QR code below. Limited spots available.

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