Making the Hair Salon Mobile
Before it was TipTop, the app came to existence with one innovative idea. What if health and beauty services were brought to you instead of you going to where the service is provided? This idea snowballed into what it is known as today.
The main focus originally was in regards to hair stylists and barbers. As one of the most used services in the industry, many feel bogged down to the traditional space at the salon. It involves a lot of aspects, such as travel time and access to the location. By moving the hair salon onto a mobile device, this opens a world of possibilities that leads to our core mission: empowering the individual. This not only means for the user but also for the service provider. Taking hair salons and barber shops mobile creates three main opportunities traditional places don’t have: mobility, flexibility, and community.
Mobility
As the main opportunity the app was built on, TipTop takes the hair salon on the road. Not only does this make booking services easier and more efficient by having it all in one place, but it physically lets the salon move with the customer. This creates more opportunities for both sides, removing the need to be tied down to the traditional brick-and-mortar.
As a consumer, the location of various hair salons and barber shops may be difficult to reach. With the rise in inflation making traveling costs higher and those in cities opting out of driving a car, getting your haircut can be a big hassle. Enter TipTop. The app lets the service provider come to the consumer, wherever they are. Not only can you get your hair styled or cut at home, but you can get it nearly anywhere you are. Need a quick style before a big conference at your hotel? No problem! Want to give the entire family haircuts in one easy go? TipTop is the app that can do that for you.
On the other side of the relationship, TipTop helps the service provider break free of having and paying for a chair at a hair salon while also removing the hassle of going into the salon to get the work done. Take your work around the city to meet your clients wherever they’re at, giving you the time and ownership to take care of your client base.
Flexibility
Taking the business on the road creates a level of flexibility not seen before in the industry. TipTop helps both the consumer and the provider take complete control over their schedule. Being more flexible creates a world of opportunities for both sides of the coin, letting you be in charge of when and where you are at.
As mentioned in being mobile, TipTop makes it flexible for the consumer. Bringing the provider to you eliminates time spent getting to the hair salon and back. This creates more time in your day to get the things that matter in your life done without the hassle of traveling. This also creates more time outside of normal working hours for you to get a haircut, if your provider allows. Additionally, you can be in charge of all your services in one area with the app. This makes it easier to keep track of all your appointments in one place.
Likewise, TipTop allows the provider to visualize their book of business and appointments all in one place. The app also allows you to make appointments based on your schedule, not the salon or shop you work at. This increases your flexibility with your clients as you match each other's schedules in our easy-to-use app.
Community
The North Star of TipTop revolves around empowering the individual to reach their full potential. This means involving everyone from start to finish to create a sense of community. As our app grows, the community grows with it. Since TipTop is for everyone, it’s important to have everyone involved in the process. Specifically for hair salons, having a great relationship with a stylist is key for both the client and the stylist.
As a consumer, the app is a great way to find and connect with new providers for a variety of services. Since it’s so important to have a deep connection with your stylist or barber, TipTop helps keep you connected with them through our messaging system. Moving these conversations and connections on your mobile device makes it more inclusive of everyone and makes it easier for you to give back to a local business.
Growing a business can be difficult but with TipTop, let it grow organically with your client base. The app makes it easier to find and meet people to build relationships and grow your book of business. Additionally, building your community not only includes clients but other providers and businesses on the app, making it easier to network for future opportunities.
Going Mobile
These three key areas make up TipTop. Our app is made to help clients ease their schedules and providers grow their business outside of the shop. Going mobile helps achieve these goals by making the industry easier to access for both clients and providers. Learn more about the future of TipTop and how going mobile can help you.
TipTop was built around one idea: to empower the individual. Our app aims to help clients and service providers reach their full potential. Whether you’re a service provider looking to take your business to the next level or a client aiming to take back ownership of your time, the team at TipTop is here to elevate you to your peak - your tiptop.