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Are You Missing This Easy Upgrade That Instantly Makes Your Salon Feel More Luxurious? Today’s clients aren’t just booking appointments—they’re seeking experiences. The modern salon visit is as much about how a service feels as how it looks. By incorporating small, intentional rituals like hand and neck massages, salons can instantly elevate their offerings into something more memorable, more indulgent and ultimately, more profitable. Here's Why You Should Add Bodycare Rituals to Your Menu: amika has launched their first-ever Body Collection that is designed specifically for in-salon use, helping stylists transform every appointment into a moment of care. The three-product collection is made up of Shower Thoughts Body Wash, Big Embrace Whipped Body Butter and I’m Glistening Radiant Body Oil—and hairstylists have already begun incorporating these products into hand and neck massages. Each product's formula is clinically proven to deliver soft, smooth, radiant results—giving clients something they’ll obsess over long after they leave your chair. Here's a breakdown of each product: Big Embrace Smoothing Whipped Body Butter: Give dull, dry skin the TLC it deserves. The whipped body butter delivers long-lasting hydration with a nourishing blend of barrier-supporting ceramides, moisturizing shea butter and gentle yet effective skin-smoothing acids. Clinically proven to smooth skin instantly and keep skin hydrated for up to 48 hours. I’m Glistening Radiant Rich Body Oil: This luxurious, fast-absorbing body oil is formulated with oil-soluble vitamin C and is clinically proven to help fade the look of discoloration and visibly even skin tone for a radiant glow that lasts all day. Infused with vitamin-rich papaya oil to smooth and soften, plus sea buckthorn to nourish and lock in hydration. Shower Thoughts Soft + Silky Body Wash: The nourishing body wash is clinically proven to cleanse and soften skin instantly—without leaving it stripped. It is formulated with hydrating glycerin and gentle fruit AHAs to deliver a soft, smooth finish while maintaining skin’s moisture. The body wash will be an easy retail sale after your clients are sold on the scent and feel of the body butter and oil. Pairing amika's Body Collection with bodycare services is ideal for: Salons looking to elevate the appointment experience Stylists who want to build deeper connection with clients Clients who already love amika’s iconic scent and want to extend the ritual at home See amika's Body Collection here: [caption id="attachment_830552" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo courtesy of amika[/caption] amika's Body Care is available exclusively through SalonCentric—click here to stock up. 3 Ways You Can Introduce Bodycare Services to Your Clients: Whether you’re just starting to introduce add-ons or building a full luxury menu, here are three different ways you can incorporate hand and neck rituals at every level: 1. The Easiest Way To Build Luxury Into Existing Services Best for: Salons wanting to upgrade hair services without changing timing or pricing structure Turn existing appointments into elevated rituals by seamlessly incorporating touch into moments that already exist—like during processing or toning. How to implement: Offer a hydrating hand and arm massage during appointments Use a small amount of amika’s Smoothing Whipped Body Butter and warm it between your hands Massage into the client’s hands and forearms using slow, intentional movements When to incorporate: During color processing While toner develops As a calming transition before the final reveal If there is another set of hands available, you can also offer these services during shampoos and blowouts Pricing option: Roll this experience into your existing service pricing to instantly increase perceived value without adding time [caption id="attachment_830553" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Photo courtesy of amika[/caption] 2. This Is The Add-On Clients Actually Say "Yes" To Best for: Salons ready to introduce premium upgrades and increase ticket totals Position hand and neck massages as optional upgrades that enhance both relaxation and results. Service ideas: Hydrating hand and arm massages using Body Butter Neck and shoulder stress relief rituals using Body Oil These add-ons create a “pause moment” in the appointment—giving clients a sense of care and personalization that stands out. Why it works: Builds stronger stylist-client connection Creates a spa-like experience in the chair Encourages retail through sensory experience (texture + scent) Pricing option: Offer as an add-on service (price anywhere from $10–$25 depending on your market) [caption id="attachment_830544" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Photo courtesy of amika[/caption]   3. Turn Already-Premium Services Into Unforgettable Experiences Best for: Salons creating high-end, experience-driven service menus Take things further by turning simple hand and neck massages into a full ritual of care that clients can’t get at any other hair salon. How to elevate: Combine hand, arm and neck massage into one continuous experience Introduce intentional, slow movements to create a calming, immersive moment Use amika’s body butter as a sensory anchor with its signature scent Positioning tips: Market as a “luxury ritual upgrade” rather than a basic add-on Bundle with your premium, highest-ticket services Highlight the Body Collection's clinically-proven results for softer, more radiant skin Result: Clients leave not only loving their hair—but remembering how the appointment made them feel.   Make sure your backbar is stocked with the essentials that add real value to every appointment.