Ep 7. House of Synergy

Tabatha Takes Over (Tabatha's Salon Takeover) is a television show that follows experienced hair stylist and salon owner Tabatha Coffey as she travels to struggling hair salons and spas across the United States to provide her expertise to revamp their businesses. In season 5 episode 7, Tabatha visits House of Synergy, a salon located in New Jersey that is owned by two sisters, Lisa and Jamie.

Upon arriving at the salon, Tabatha quickly assesses the state of the business. She notices that the salon appears unkempt and disorganized, with cluttered workspaces and a lack of clear direction. In addition, the salon's website and social media presence are lacking and the staff seems unfocused and unprofessional.

Tabatha begins her takeover by sitting down with Lisa and Jamie to discuss their goals for the salon and to gain a better understanding of the issues they are facing. Lisa and Jamie express that they are struggling to attract new clients and retain their current ones, and they have been relying on discounts and daily deals to try and boost business. Tabatha quickly identifies this as a major issue, reminding the owners that constantly offering discounts can actually deter clients from returning at full price.

After this initial meeting, Tabatha gets to work. She starts by decluttering the salon and organizing the workspaces to create a more streamlined environment. She also puts an emphasis on cleanliness, reminding the staff that hygiene is of the utmost importance in any salon. Additionally, Tabatha works one-on-one with each of the stylists to provide them with constructive feedback, highlighting areas where they can improve and offering helpful tips to enhance their skills.

Another major area that Tabatha works on is the salon's website and social media presence. She encourages Lisa and Jamie to update their website and make sure that it accurately reflects the services they offer. She also sets up a new Instagram account for the salon and helps the staff to create a consistent social media presence. Tabatha emphasizes the importance of using social media to showcase the salon's work and to engage with potential clients.

Throughout the episode, Tabatha also addresses issues with the salon's leadership. She encourages Lisa and Jamie to take a more active role in the management of the salon, emphasizing the importance of leading by example and setting clear expectations for the staff. She also works with the staff to encourage more collaboration and to create a more positive work environment.

By the end of the episode, the salon has undergone a complete transformation. The workspaces are clean and organized, the staff is more professional and focused, and the salon's website and social media presence have been greatly improved. Lisa and Jamie are grateful for Tabatha's guidance and excited to see the positive changes in their business.