Why Estheticians Can’t Afford to Ignore the Gift Card Economy

The beauty industry thrives on transformation. But there’s another transformation happening outside your treatment room: the rise of the gift card economy. But it’s dominated by big brands and billion dollar corporations. But giveBeauty® is here to change that.

The Boom You Can’t Ignore

The U.S. gift card market is booming. Billions of dollars circulate annually, and the numbers keep climbing. Even better: research shows clients almost always spend more than the value of their card. A $100 gift card often turns into a $130 sale. That extra spend is pure opportunity

And it’s not just about money—it’s about connection to the potential for a lifetime client. Gift cards bring in first-time visitors who may never have booked with you otherwise. One redemption can spark a loyal relationship.

The Gift Economy

Think of this less as a transaction and more as participation in the “gift economy.” Clients don’t buy minutes of massage or ounces of serum. They buy experiences—confidence, self-care, indulgence. Every redemption is your chance to showcase your craft and turn a single appointment into repeat bookings, retail sales, and referrals.

Meet giveBeauty®

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Here’s where it gets powerful. giveBeauty® isn’t a tool to create your own gift card. It’s one universal card clients purchase and redeem in our network with pros like you. We do all the heavy lifting, without all the costs of setting up your own gift card program, marketing and tracking it.

Whether someone buys it locally or sends it across the country, the giveBeauty gift card connects new clients directly to your business. One card. A world of services. And you’re the pro who brings it to life.

Accepting it is simple, no equipment needed, transactions processed in realtime right from your giveBeauty dashboard or the app – easier than accepting credit cards and without the high fees.

How It Works

giveBeauty gift card recipients are actively looking to spend their gift on a treatment or experience that makes them feel and look great. That means visibility, reach, and a better chance of converting new faces into loyal regulars.

The setup is simple: create a profile, complete with your logo, business description, images services, hours or operation – even social media connections – and start getting discovered. It’s completely free to create your listing until September 30, so we’re waiving the one-time $49 sign-up fee. There are no other fees until you process a giveBeauty gift card and you are reimbursed the transaction minus a low 2% fee.

The Bottom Line

Estheticians don’t just sell treatments. They sell confidence, healing, and transformation. The giveBeauty® gift card extends that transformation into your business model: more clients, more revenue, more resilience.

The gift card economy isn’t slowing down. The only question is: will those new clients find you?

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