Co-founded by Corinna Hernandez, a former lead educator at some of the Bay Area’s top salons, Pony Studios blends talent, timing, and expertise.
The name Pony was inspired by the finesse it takes to create the perfect ponytail—deceptively simple, but all in the details. That same mindset is what powers Pony Studios today.
Creating a standout salon experience
At Pony Studios, customer care is the heartbeat of everything they do. Corinna made it her mission to deliver top-tier service that goes beyond great hair.
“I just want to stand out in that way…where we really take care of our customers,” she says.
That commitment shows up in their attention to detail, the trust they build with clients, and the seamless way they run their business.
Enter: Mangomint.
High-touch business with high-tech ease
Finding Mangomint was a game changer for Pony Studios.
Before, their software felt clunky, outdated, and often more of a hassle than a help. Now, thanks to Mangomint's modern features like the Mobile App and Two-Way Texting, Pony Studios can run their high-touch business with high-tech ease.
With the mobile app, the entire team has 24/7, instant access to their schedules, client information, inventory, and more.
The stylists at Pony Studios no longer need to give out their personal contact information. They can easily and securely keep in contact with their clients while accessing client history using Mangomint's Two-Way-Texting.
Empowered stylists = smooth operations
Mangomint doesn’t just make life easier for salon owners—it empowers the whole team.
As Michelle Hansen, Pony’s Salon Director, puts it, "Mangomint has alleviated me having to do everything myself. My stylists are more empowered to really own their day, their books, and their clients. It makes life so much easier."
Stylists have the freedom to manage their own schedules, communicate with their clients, and automate different tasks.
Mangomint’s Self-Checkout feature is also a big hit at Pony Studios. The stylists love checking out their clients from the back of the salon by sending a payment link over text. It’s fast, reliable, and smooth for both stylists and clients.
Efficient features that deliver real ROI
The #1 most-loved Mangomint feature at Pony Studios? The Intelligent Waitlist. When there's a new opening on your calendar, it's just one click to book the next available client on your list.
"I don’t lose income, and my clients are thrilled!" said Debi Alley, a Cut Specialist and Educator at Pony Studios.
The team also loves using Automated Flows, our automated marketing and communications tool, to reconnect with clients who haven’t booked in a while.
“We’re creating revenue from a total vacuum,” Brett explains. “Without that automation, it just wouldn’t happen."
And when it comes to payroll, Pony Studios trusts Mangomint’s built in Payroll Processing.
"Mangomint’s out-of-the-box payroll reports are bulletproof. I don’t have to spot check. I’ve never been that confident with any other platform"
Easy to love (even if tech isn’t your thing)
"I’m not great with technology, and I find it just a breeze,” Corinna admits. "It gives us everything we need, and we couldn’t be happier."
With Mangomint behind the scenes, Pony Studios can continue delivering experiences that feel effortless—but are anything but.
Want to see how Mangomint can help you streamline your salon? Start a trial and find out.
Josephine Hulburd Schultz is the Operations Manager of Growth Services at Mangomint. With a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, she focuses on transparent and impactful marketing that empowers salon and spa owners to grow their businesses and succeed. Fun fact: Josephine is obsessed with testing out new curly hair products and trying out unique nail art.
