5 Best Ways to Collect Reviews for Premium Business: Fashion Boutiques and Beauty Salons

Why are reviews the main promotion tool?

Premium boutiques and beauty salons work with a special category of clients – people who value a high level of service, quality and an individual approach. But attracting a new audience in the premium segment is more difficult than in the mass market. Trust plays a key role here. People who are ready to pay for unique service and a high level of comfort value attention, an individual approach and strive to receive proven quality.

📌 Fact: 80% of clients read reviews before visiting a salon or boutique, and 60% are willing to pay more if they see a high rating.

But what if there are few or no reviews?

How to motivate customers to leave a positive comment and increase trust in the brand?

We have prepared 5 best methods that work for the premium segment.

We will help you promote your business and increase the flow of solvent clients!

1. Ask for feedback right on the spot - the effect of emotions

The best time is when the client is satisfied with the service. This is especially true for beauty salons and boutiques, where after the service or fitting a person feels delight. How to create the perfect reason for a review? Compliment the client and offer to take a photo in a stylish photo zone!

📌 Example:

"You look amazing today! Let's take a couple of pictures in our photo zone. We'll send the photos to you - it's a great way to share the moment on social media. And if you liked our service, we'd appreciate your feedback!"

✅ How does it work?

• Photo zone with your logo and stylish interior.
• QR code or tablet for quick review writing.
• Personal communication: it is important that the request comes from the administrator or stylist, and does not look like a template.

💡 Tip: Premium customers love attention. Show that the review is important not just for the sake of it, but for improving the service.

2. Personal appeal after the visit

Some clients are ready to leave a review, but they just forget. You just need to remind them about it!

✅ Sample message:

"We are glad that you liked our salon. If you have a couple of minutes, please write a few words about your visit. Your review will help us become better!"

📌 Important:

✔ Use the customer's name - personalization increases the likelihood of a response.

✔ Provide a convenient link or QR code - the simpler the process, the higher the chance that a person will leave a review.

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3. Personalized SMS mailing

If you have a customer base, you can send them a short and polite message. This is especially relevant in the run-up to the holidays.

✅ SMS example:

"Hello, [Name]! Thank you for visiting our boutique. We value your opinion and would be grateful if you leave a review: [link]. It will only take a minute, but it will help us become even better!" Sincerely, [Company Name]."

💡 Advice:

✔ Don't use template mailings - personalization increases the likelihood of a response by 2 times.

✔ The best time to send is the evening after the client's visit (they are already at home, but the impressions are fresh).

4. Social media activity

Use Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram to motivate customers to share their impressions.

✅ Example of a post:

"Friends! We try to make your visit special. If you liked our service, write a few words about your experience! Your feedback inspires us to new achievements! 💛"

❗ Don't forget:

✔ Attach a direct link to the reviews page.

✔ Show real customer reviews in stories and posts.

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5. Loyalty program: gratitude for feedback

The best customers are the ones who come back again and again. But how do you encourage them to leave a review?

🔹 The mistake of many salons and boutiques is to offer discounts for reviews.

This is prohibited by Google and Yandex platforms, and for the premium segment it is even harmful.

Instead of discounts, use privileges:

✔ Personal image selection.

✔ Invitation to closed events.

✔ Exclusive test drive of a new product.

📌 Example:

"[Name], thank you for choosing us! We value your opinion. Please share your impressions of the visit - and we will invite you to an individual consultation/image selection/exclusive test drive of a new product."

❗ The main thing is no material reward!

Reviews are an investment in your reputation!

These are not just comments, but a tool that increases sales and builds trust. In the premium segment, they are especially important because customers choose carefully.

Turn your customers into brand ambassadors!