Stock Control guide
How to Perform a Stock Take in Salon Manager
Count your physical products, enter the correct quantities and update the stock levels recorded in Salon Manager.
Video walkthrough: performing a stock take in Salon Manager Stock Control.
Quick answer
Count and update your physical stock
Open the Stock Control module, go to Stock Take and select the supplier. Check each product’s stock level, enter the new physical quantities, then click Save Changes and Confirm.
Before you start
Have these details ready
Access to Salon Manager
Permission to manage stock
Access to the Stock Control module
The supplier whose stock you want to count
The physical stock available to verify quantities
Step-by-step instructions
How to perform a stock take
Follow these steps to compare the recorded stock levels with the physical quantities in your salon.
Open Salon Manager
Sign in and open the main Salon Manager application.
Open Stock Control
Go to the Stock Control module.
Select Stock Take
Click Stock Take in the left-hand menu.
Select the supplier
Choose the supplier whose products you want to count.
Open the stock-take screen
The stock-take screen will open for the selected supplier.
Find a product
Use the search box or scan the product’s barcode.
Switch product ranges
Use the supplier line tabs to move between the supplier’s product ranges.
Check the current quantity
Review the Current Quantity recorded for the product.
Enter the physical quantity
Count the physical stock and enter the result in the New Quantity field.
Continue the stock count
Repeat the process for every product you want to update.
Review the new quantities
Check all the new stock quantities you have entered.
Save the changes
Click Save Changes.
Review the stock changes
Check the quantity changes shown on the confirmation screen.
Confirm the stock take
Click Confirm to update the stock levels.
Useful tips
Make your stock count more accurate
Scanning product barcodes is the quickest way to find products during a stock take.
Work through one supplier at a time to make stock counting easier.
Double-check the quantities before saving your changes.
Review the confirmation screen before updating your stock records.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and what to check
Frequently asked questions
Stock-take questions
How do I perform a stock take in Salon Manager?
Open Stock Control, select Stock Take, choose the supplier, enter the new stock quantities, then click Save Changes and Confirm.
Can I search for products during a stock take?
Yes. You can search by product name or scan a product barcode.
Can I perform a stock take for one supplier at a time?
Yes. Select the supplier before starting your stock count.
What is the difference between Current Quantity and New Quantity?
Current Quantity shows the quantity recorded in Salon Manager. New Quantity is the physical quantity you have counted.
How do I save the updated stock levels?
Click Save Changes, review the confirmation screen and then click Confirm.
Offline reference
Download this guide as a PDF
Keep a printable copy for stock teams or use it during staff training.
Last reviewed: 18 June 2026.
