Industries
Background music for hair and beauty salons
A relaxing atmosphere that never overpowers conversation, and the same brand experience across every salon in your chain.
5.000+
locations playing HYDW
500+
locations on the HYDW Music Box
2011
in audio and broadcasting since
7/24
WhatsApp support line
Why it matters
Music is part of the experience
A relaxing experience
The right music makes time in the chair enjoyable; clients remember the atmosphere as well as the service.
Stylists stay focused on clients
A tablet or the HYDW Music Box is all you need; the programme is planned, ad-free and runs by itself.
One standard for salon chains
The same concept in every salon, and music ready from day one when you open a new one.
Smart scheduling
A day at the salon
- Morning: a calm selection to start the day.
- Daytime: a relaxed programme that supports conversation.
- Weekends and busy days: slightly livelier playlists.
- Spa and treatment rooms: a relaxing programme on a separate device.
Playlists are scheduled by date, time and weekday; when several apply, the most specific one plays. Transitions are automatic and smooth.
Sample announcements
One touch or text-to-speech
- “Special discount on our care products this month”
- “Book your next appointment in our app”
- “The salon will close in 30 minutes”
- “Gift cards are available at reception”
Reliability
Music that never stops, and an alert the moment it does
Offline playback
Music is downloaded and played locally. Playback continues when the internet drops, and new content downloads in the background once it is back. Damaged or missing files are re-downloaded automatically.
Silence alerts
If a store sends no signal for 30 minutes, or the sound stays muted for 15 minutes, store, regional and brand managers are notified by e-mail and WhatsApp during business hours.
Timestamped report
Every track played at every store is archived daily in a PDF report sealed with a KamuSM qualified timestamp. Download it from the dashboard or request it on WhatsApp.
HYDW Music Player Dashboard
Every location on one screen
Manage playback with a brand, region and location hierarchy. Permissions are set by brand and module; alerts go separately to location, regional and brand contacts. On the web or in the iOS / Android management app.
Setup
On air in three steps
- We plan your programme together. We prepare music and announcements to suit your brand, your industry and your opening hours.
- Connect your device. Plug the HYDW Music Box into power, your sound system and the network, or install HYDW Music Player on Windows, macOS, iOS or Android. Pairing with the on-screen code takes a minute.
- Manage from the dashboard. Run playlists, announcements and locations from HYDW Music Player Dashboard on the web or in the mobile app.
Devices
With or without a computer
HYDW Music Box
Shipped fully configured. Power, audio cable and ethernet: plug it in and it plays. Used at 500+ locations.
Windows and macOS
Runs quietly in the system tray, starts with the computer and keeps itself updated. On the Microsoft Store.
iOS, iPadOS and Android
A phone or tablet becomes the store’s music player, and keeps playing with the screen off.
Music and licensing
We bring the music, you choose the model
HYDW original music
Our own, constantly refreshed catalogue produced in-house, with ready programmes for every industry and time of day. You go on air without arranging a separate music agreement.
Licensed popular music
If your brand wants well-known commercial songs, we broker the necessary agreements. The licence is held by your business; we manage the process and the playback.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Is it suitable for a single salon?
Yes. Single salons play with an existing tablet or the HYDW Music Box.
Can treatment rooms play different music?
Yes. Each area has its own device and playlist.
Is the music ad-free?
Yes. There are no ads in HYDW playback; only announcements you prepare or that we record for you.
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A calm waiting area and information announcements.
Try it free for 15 days
Test it in your own venue: we plan your music programme together, connect your device and you play for 15 days at no cost.