The Art of Salon Snack Selection

Healthy snacks play a crucial role in enhancing the salon experience for both customers and staff. They not only offer a delightful treat but also contribute to a positive, wellness-focused ambiance. In this piece, with the help of Nicole Compen, founder of Raye the Store, we explore the importance of healthy snacks in a salon, provide some tips on how to curate them, and even give you some suggestions.

We know that salons are places where clients spend a significant amount of time. Whether it's for a haircut, a manicure, or other services, offering healthy snacks can make their visit more enjoyable, and show that you care about your clients’ well-being. Nourishing, delicious treats can make customers feel pampered and relaxed, contributing to a more positive experience overall.

Especially for clients who have to juggle their appointments with busy schedules, providing nutritious snacks can give them a quick energy boost, ensuring they leave your salon feeling refreshed and revitalized. Giving that little extra care and attention in the form of healthy snacks can leave a lasting impression on your clients. They're more likely to return and recommend your salon to friends and family, increasing customer loyalty.

With the beauty industry is increasingly focusing on holistic well-being, offering healthy snacks in your salon aligns it with the wellness movement, showing that you prioritize both the outer and inner beauty of your customers.

How to Curate Healthy Snacks for Your Salon

If you’re not sure where to start with offering healthy snack options in your salon, Raye the Store has got you covered: in the heart of London's vibrant Covent Garden, they’ve launched their Edition 07, a limited edition grocery and wellness destination that leaves a lasting impact on those seeking a holistic approach to their well-being.

More than just a collection of products, Raye the Store is an experience carefully designed to resonate with wellness and sustainability themes. It’s a haven for those seeking a balanced and wellness-oriented lifestyle. With its focus on health-conscious, purpose-driven brands, it’s the destination for curious consumers looking to discover emerging brands from Thursday 19th October to Sunday 19th November 2023.

We spoke to Nicole Compen, Raye’s founder, about what she looks for when curating healthy snack options to feature in the store:

When selecting healthy snacks for customers, some key points I would highlight is looking for a simple and understandable ingredient list. No added artificials, colouring or palm oils.

A big trend I am seeing increasingly is functional, gut health products as both a drink (Fhirst) and snacks (Fermenti and Indi). As well as gluten free / free from products such as Teff products (also high in fibre, magnesium etc) such as LoveGrass which we retail in Raye the Store.

It’s important the product is easy to understand and an on-the-go / bite size portion always helps. Having both a savoury and a sweet option available is always ideal to tailor to everyone. 

Further, you may consider your clientele's dietary preferences and restrictions, offering a variety of options, including vegan and nut-free snacks to cater to a broader audience.

In addition to snacks, serving herbal teas, infused water, or fresh juices can complement the snacks and add to the overall wellness experience.

Finally, displaying nutritional information or having an ingredient list available can help clients make informed choices. This transparency can build trust and show that you are committed to their health.

Offerings from Raye the Store

Partnering with local vendors or specialty shops like Raye to source high-quality, artisanal snacks not only supports local businesses but also adds an exclusive touch to your salon's snack offerings.

Here are just some of the great salon snack options from Raye, curated by Nicole herself:

Deeply Foods | Carrot & Ginger with Turmeric Drink

Deeply Foods' Carrot & Ginger with Turmeric is a culinary masterpiece, blending the sweetness of carrots, the zing of ginger, and the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric. This gourmet drink offers a harmonious, nourishing, and convenient experience packed with prebiotics to nourish your gut. Beyond its delightful taste, it's a healthful choice containing twice as much fibre vs the average gut health supplement.

Available at Deeply Foods and in-store at Raye.

Oir Tonics | Moss Boss Tonic Original

Oir Tonics' Moss Boss Tonic is a unique blend packed with prebiotics, probiotics, essential minerals (such as magnesium, zinc, calcium, iodine), antioxidants, collagen & many other incredible nutrients.

This revitalizing tonic combines premium natural ingredients to offer benefits like supporting the immune system, improving respiratory health, maintaining balanced gut flora, collagen production and increasing metabolism.

Available at Oir Tonics and in-store at Raye.

FHIRST | Living Soda: Ginger Mandarin

FHIRST's Ginger Mandarin Drink is a refreshing blend of real ginger and zesty mandarin oranges, created with a commitment to natural ingredients and authenticity. This beverage offers an uplifting and pure flavour experience free from artificial additives. It mixes in living probiotic cultures, prebiotic plant fibre and zinc to boost your gut, immune and brain health.

Enjoy it on its own or use it as a unique mixer for cocktails and mocktails.

Available at Fhirst and in-store at Raye.

Fermenti | Raspberry & Coconut Bio Bites

Fermenti's Raspberry & Coconut Bio Bites offer a tropical escape for your taste buds, combining the tanginess of raspberries with the creaminess of coconut. These bites are not only delicious but also packed with live bacteria, antioxidants and fibre for gut health.

Marie-Laure Prevost, CEO & Founder of Fermenti, explains the science behind these delicious snacks:

Most of our gut microbiomes are out of whack due to our stressful lifestyles, the overuse of antibiotics and our love for processed foods. A balanced microbiome is not just useful for a good digestion, but it's key to our general health, be it mental health, immunity or skin health. With Britain being a snacking nation - we eat 3 snacks on average a day - we created a treat that has billion live cultures as well as short chain fatty acids and polyphenols to boost your microbiome.

Available at Fermenti and in-store at Raye.

Snacksy | Raw Chocolate Very Berry

Snacksy Very Berry is a raw chocolate bar sumptuously bursting with the flavours of raspberries and strawberries.

Offering a burst of natural, antioxidant-rich flavours, the bar is convenient and versatile and caters to a wide variety of diets, including vegan, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, kosher, halal and keto diets.

Available at Snacksy and in-store at Raye.

Indi Supplements | Body Bar

Indi Supplements Body Bar is a plant-based nutrition powerhouse designed to provide complete and convenient nutrition for those seeking peak performance and wellness. Packed with 22 superfoods and essential nutrients, this energy-boosting bar is suitable for vegans and ideal for on-the-go snacking or post-workout recovery.

Available at Indi and in-store at Raye.

Without a doubt, incorporating healthy snacks like those offered by Raye the Store into your salon's services can set you apart from the competition and contribute to a memorable and enjoyable experience for your clients. By prioritizing their well-being, you're likely to see an increase in customer satisfaction, loyalty, and positive word-of-mouth recommendations, making your salon a destination for beauty and wellness.