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Secret Shopper

An objective audit of your client experience.

A trained mystery shopper visits your salon as a real client. They assess every touchpoint across thirteen categories, then deliver a written report and a clear, honest action list. You receive the truth — kindly, and in writing.

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Audit categories
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Audit packages
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Rating bands
Confidential

Reports shared only with the named commissioning client.

Constructive

Names what is working alongside what to fix. Developmental, not punitive.

13 categories

From arrival to follow-up — every touchpoint a client experiences.

5 – 7 day report

Single Visit reports delivered within 10 working days of the visit.

The packages

Three ways to commission an audit. One goal — the truth, kindly.

Anonymous walk-in enquiry, first-impression observations, concise scored report.

White Rabbit First Impression Audit™

R2,500
What's included
  • Anonymous walk-in as a potential customer; no treatment booked
  • Observe speed and warmth of acknowledgement, staff attention, body language and professionalism
  • Assess reception, atmosphere, visible hygiene, retail display and clarity of service/pricing explanation
  • Assess how the enquiry is concluded and whether staff create a reason to return
  • Concise written report, White Rabbit score, strengths, concerns and priority recommendations
  • Delivered within five working days
Best for

Salons wanting a quick, honest snapshot of their first impression.

Most popular
Anonymous booking and treatment, full journey audit, detailed report and priorities.

White Rabbit Full Client Experience Audit™

R6,500
What's included
  • Anonymous booking by telephone, WhatsApp, email or online channel
  • Evaluate booking clarity, confirmation and pre-visit communication
  • Receive an agreed treatment (facial, pedicure, manicure or other appropriate service)
  • Assess arrival, consultation, therapist presentation, hygiene, communication, listening, privacy, dignity and comfort
  • Assess five senses, product/tool handling, pace, treatment touch, conversation, adaptability and emotional intelligence
  • Assess aftercare education, retail recommendation, rebooking, farewell and any follow-up
  • Full written report, score, detailed findings and prioritised improvement plan
  • Delivered within seven working days
Best for

Salons that want a complete, defensible audit of the full client journey.

Full audit and report plus one-hour coaching and 30-day action checklist.

White Rabbit Experience & Coaching Audit™

R9,500
What's included
  • Everything in the Full Client Experience Audit
  • One-hour coaching session with owner, manager or agreed staff group
  • Walk through findings and explain why each point matters
  • Practical examples, answers to questions and agreed immediate improvements
  • Written action priorities and 30-day implementation checklist
  • Coaching may be online, in salon or at an agreed location; additional travel or venue costs require prior approval
Best for

Salon owners and managers who want the audit plus a structured coaching session to act on it.

What the audit does not assess

  • Clinical or technical competence against any regulatory standard
  • Audio or video recording without prior written consent
  • Public marketing use without written permission
  • Diagnosis of medical, dermatological or skin conditions
The rubric

Thirteen categories. Every touchpoint.

Each visit is assessed across thirteen categories — from the moment a client arrives to the follow-up that arrives after they leave. Click a number to read what the shopper is looking for.

The shopper assesses what the client experiences, not what the salon intends.
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Category 1 of 13

Arrival & first impression

Greeting, eye contact, acknowledgement. Was the client seen within seconds of walking in?

How we score

Four rating bands. Honest, defensible, actionable.

Exceptional
90 – 100

A reference-standard client experience. The method is being lived, not just taught.

Strong
75 – 89

Consistently good with small refinements available. The fundamentals are in place.

Developing
60 – 74

Promising but inconsistent. Some categories strong, others missing. Worth a structured plan.

Needs attention
Below 60

Core gaps in the client experience. Treat as a priority — clients are noticing.

Pricing rules & terms

How audits are priced, conducted and protected.

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    All audits are conducted under a confidentiality agreement. Reports are shared only with the named commissioning client.

  2. 02

    Mystery shoppers do not record audio or video without prior written consent from the salon owner.

  3. 03

    Audits are designed to be developmental, not punitive. Reports name what is working alongside what to fix.

  4. 04

    A re-audit at a discounted rate is available within six months of any Triple or Full audit.

  5. 05

    Salons may not use The White Rabbit Method™ audit report for public marketing without written permission.

  6. 06

    Audits are conducted in person where geography allows. Where it does not, a remote reception-and-digital audit is available.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Still unsure? Email info@thewhiterabbit.co.za and we'll reply within two working days.

Good to know

See your salon the way your client does.

From R2,500 for a single-visit snapshot to R9,500 for the full audit with debrief. Honest, kind, in writing.

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