A salon gift card can be used for a manicure.
Salon Gift Cards are prepaid items that can be gifted to a person for them to spend on a spa or salon treatment of their choice. For example, the donor can purchase a $20 (USD) lounge gift card and give it to a friend as a gift; that person will then go to the salon and present the gift card to pay for the salon treatment she receives in the matching amount. Gift certificates for beauty salons are popular gifts for many occasions; most can only be used at a particular salon, although some have the option to be used at several different participating companies on a network.
A woman getting a pedicure in a beauty salon.
Most salon gift cards do not specify the particular treatment a person can receive in exchange for the certificate, especially those that can be used at any salon. However, in some cases, the purchaser of the gift card may want to specify that it can only be used for a specific treatment, such as a massage. In this case, it can be noted on the gift card. When purchasing or using salon gift cards, whether or not they are designated for a specific treatment, it is important to remember that gratuity is not included.
Part of the popularity of salon gift certificates is that they are often very versatile gifts; the recipient can normally use them for whatever treatment they choose. This could include a haircut or style; manicure or pedicure; or skin treatments like facial or body wraps, depending on what the salon offers. Even if the recipient doesn’t want to use the certificate for a particular treatment, it can usually be used to purchase salon products like shampoo and conditioner, nail polish, or makeup.
There are various occasions when a person may choose to give gift certificates to salons. Holidays and anniversaries are always good options, but special events like weddings are also great opportunities. Giving a bride a gift card at a bridal shower before her wedding or engagement party can be a great way to encourage her to treat herself before the big day. They also make great gifts for new or expecting moms, who often don’t take the time to relax. Some salon gift certificates can even be personalized with the person’s name or a favorite photo for a thoughtful touch.