SalonCentric Integration Guide
Integrate your SalonCentric account with Helm to automate order management, synchronise stock in real time, and streamline fulfilment across beauty and professional salon supply channels
What is SalonCentric
SalonCentric is a leading distributor of professional salon products in the United States, serving licensed stylists, salons, and beauty professionals with a curated catalogue of premium haircare, skincare, and styling tools
Connecting SalonCentric to Helm allows you to manage high-volume B2B and DTC orders, maintain stock accuracy, and ensure reliable multi-warehouse fulfilment - all from a single control panel
PROS ✅ | CONS ❌ |
Reach a large network of licensed professionals and salon owners | Requires a valid API URL and API Key issued by SalonCentric or its integration partner |
Real-time sync of orders and stock across multiple Helm warehouses | Product data may need to meet industry-specific labelling and regulatory standards |
Suitable for product bundling, brand exclusivity, and retail compliance | Approval or onboarding may include distributor agreements and SKU mapping |
Step-by-Step Setup
From your Helm dashboard:
Navigate to Settings > My Store
Click Add New Sales Channel
Select SalonCentric from the list of available integrations
Click Install
Enter the required details:
FIELD | DESCRIPTION |
Sales Channel Name | Enter a name such as SalonCentric US or SalonCentric Pro Distribution |
Sales Channel Logo | Upload the SalonCentric logo or your own branded icon |
API URL | Enter the full API endpoint provided by SalonCentric |
API Key | Paste the API key issued via your SalonCentric vendor portal |
Click Continue
Interaction Settings
Configure how Helm interacts with SalonCentric:
INTERACTION SETTINGS | DESCRIPTION |
Sync Inventory | Import product listings and variants (e.g. sizes, pack types) |
Sync Stock Levels | Keep inventory quantities aligned with SalonCentric's systems |
Use Channel Names | Display product names from SalonCentric on Helm order screens |
Max Stock Levels | Set stock caps per SKU to manage promotions or sampling limits |
Stock Buffer | Reserve inventory to reduce the risk of overselling high-demand SKUs |
Auto Merge Orders | Merge orders from the same salon or stylist for batch fulfilment |
Order Importing Type | Choose the start date and time to begin syncing orders |
Final Steps
Click Save once all settings are configured
Set the channel to Is Active at the top of the screen
Your SalonCentric integration is now live - and you’re ready to Take the Helm
Common Issues
ISSUE | SOLUTION |
Invalid API URL | Verify the API URL includes HTTPS and the correct version or path |
Invalid API Key | Confirm the key is active, correctly copied, and matches your vendor account |
Orders Not Importing | Ensure the channel is active and order sync start date is correctly configured |
Stock Not Syncing | Check that stock sync is enabled and product mappings are accurate |
If you experience issues and need assistance, contact Helm Support
