PunchPerkWhat the Salon & barber preset prints
The preset uses a Classic (Times) font in raspberry, eight scissor-mark punches in two rows of four, and a filled FREE spot as the last punch. The reward line reads “Buy 7 cuts, get the 8th free”, a terms line asks clients to book ahead, and a contact line carries your phone number and website. On the back, a thank-you message sits above your address, hours and social handle, and a QR code points to your booking page.
The sample name, phone number and web address are placeholders. Replace them all before you print.
Pick a reward that matches your pricing
Salon prices vary much more than coffee prices, so be specific. A free service that a client can use on anything from a trim to a colour treatment may cost you far more than a free cut. Some practical ways to cap it:
- Name the service: “8th cut free” or “free blow-dry on the 6th visit”.
- Set a value: “Free service up to $40”.
- Offer a discount instead: “$15 off your 6th visit” keeps the reward predictable.
The reward line fits roughly 40 characters at full size and shrinks slightly for longer text, so keep it short and put the detail in the terms line.
What counts as a stamp
Decide this before the first card goes out. Common rules for salons and barbers: one stamp per paid service regardless of price; one stamp per visit even if the client has two services; or one stamp per $25 spent. Print the rule in the terms line so the stylist and the client read the same words. If clients can pay with a gift certificate, decide whether that visit earns a stamp, and say so. For gift certificates, our sister tool GiftStub prints numbered ones.
Make rebooking part of the card
The QR code on the back can open your booking page, so the card does more than count visits. Test it with a phone before printing a full run, and use a booking link that you won't change. A short caption such as “Book online” explains what the code does.
If your salon takes bookings by text or phone only, leave the QR link blank and put the number in the contact line. The back is then your hours and address with a thank-you message.
Printing for a salon or barbershop
Pre-cut business card sheets suit a busy front desk because there is nothing to trim. The Letter layout prints 3.5 × 2 in cards in a 2 × 5 grid; the A4 layout prints 85 × 55 mm cards. Choose a matte or satin card stock that can be written on, because clients and stylists will write dates and initials. A glossy card can smudge.
Keep a stack of cards at the desk, and hand one to every new client with their first service. A card with the first punch already on it, sometimes called a head start, gives people a reason to keep it.
Colours and finish
The raspberry palette suits a boutique salon; Midnight gold gives a barber a dark card with a gold accent; Ocean teal and Lime green suit a wellness or nail studio. Switch the font to Modern for a cleaner, sans-serif look. Turn off the rounded border if your cards will be trimmed close, because a border near the edge shows any cutting error.
Related free tools
- Salon gift certificate template: numbered certificates with stubs for salon services.
- Free invoice generator: bill clients and keep a copy of every sale.
Frequently asked questions
How many visits should a salon loyalty card ask for?
Salon visits are less frequent than coffee runs, so shorter cards work better. The preset uses 8 punches: seven paid services and the eighth free. A barber with clients every two to three weeks may prefer 6. Spend a minute working out how long a client would take to finish the card.
Should a free service be the same as the one stamped?
Say it on the card. “Free cut is the same service as the one stamped” is clear, and so is “free service up to $40”. For salons that sell colour, a fixed value avoids a long-running debate over whether a free cut can be swapped for foils.
Can the staff punch cards for walk-ins?
Yes, and the optional Initials box helps. Each row has a small box where the stylist who gives the free service can write their initials. It is a record of who handled the card, not protection against copying.
What goes on the back of a salon card?
Your address, opening hours, social handle, a thank-you line and a QR code that opens your online booking page. Clients tend to keep the card for months, so the back is a place to put the details they will want.
Does this work for nail technicians and lash studios?
Yes. Change the punch mark to a star, heart or check, edit the reward line to match your services, and set the number of punches that fits your pricing.
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