Salon Software for UK Hair, Beauty & Nail Businesses
Give clients a friendly booking page under your own name, then manage stylists, deposits, reminders and the day ahead from one clear calendar.
Just want the free plan details? See our free hairdresser booking app page.
Try the hair salon demo
See how North Street Hair & Barber runs in Slotivo
Explore a working salon diary with real example hair and barber services, staff schedules, customers and upcoming appointments.
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Example booking notification
Colour & cut · Saturday, 11:00am
Consultation captured before the visit
A smoother booking app for clients. A complete salon diary for your team.
Clients complete colour consultations and manage longer, multi-stage appointments in Slotivo. Your stylists manage the diary, stylist matching and deposits in Slotivo Pro.
Customers book without calling
Your branded booking page and customer app are available while you are busy.
Every booking appears instantly
Online, phone and walk-in appointments share one live diary.
Stay in control from your phone
See the day ahead and make changes between clients, wherever you are.
Free for 1–2 staff · No credit card · Web booking included
Why UK Salons Are Moving Away From Marketplaces
Marketplace booking apps can charge acquisition fees and place your salon inside a directory. Independent software gives you a direct booking route under your own brand.
High Commission Fees
Marketplace acquisition charges can make the first appointment substantially less profitable. Slotivo uses flat-rate software pricing instead.
Shared Client Relationships
Marketplace customers also have a relationship with the platform. With Slotivo, clients book your business directly and you can export your salon data.
Complex Team Billing
Software that charges per-stylist penalizes you for hiring and growing. Slotivo offers unlimited staff accounts under one flat monthly price.
See Slotivo in a Working Salon
Real screens, not mock-ups: the team diary you run the salon from, and the booking page your clients use on their phones.
Everything You Need to Manage Stylists & Bookings
Our system is custom-built to support the unique requirements of busy UK hair salons:
- ✓Drag-and-Drop Calendar: Reschedule, view staff color-coding and block lunch breaks.
- ✓Duration Overrides: Different stylists take different times for a balayage. Set custom timings per stylist.
- ✓Stripe Deposit Processing: Take partial or full card deposits to secure color and styling appointments.
Flat-Rate Pricing Built to Scale
For teams of 3+ staff. Entirely free for 1-2 staff members. No hidden monthly additions.
✓ 0% Slotivo commission
✓ Own website integration via booking widget
✓ Free setup and data migration by account managers
Slotivo vs Typical Marketplace Salon Apps
How independent salon software compares to Fresha, Treatwell, and Booksy-style marketplaces.
Swipe the table to compare both options →
| Factor | Slotivo | Marketplace App |
|---|---|---|
| New Client Commission | 0% commission | Depends on provider and acquisition channel; optional fees may apply |
| Staff Pricing | Unlimited staff on the paid plan | Provider-specific base and staff pricing |
| Competitor Ads on Your Page | Never | Marketplace discovery includes other businesses |
| Booking Page | Your own branded booking page | Shared marketplace profile |
| Client Data Export | One-click export anytime | Check available export fields and formats |
| Monthly Cost | Free to £10/mo flat | Subscription, processing and any optional acquisition fees |
Illustrative comparison based on public UK terms checked in September 2026. Plans and eligibility rules can change. Read the sourced Fresha vs Treatwell vs Booksy comparison before choosing.
One Platform, Every Kind of Salon & Beauty Business
Hairdressers, barbershops, nail studios, beauty clinics, and spas all run on the same flexible calendar underneath — with the details tailored to how you actually work.
Barbershops
Chair management & walk-ins
Nail Salons
Custom infill durations
Beauty Clinics & Spas
Treatment rooms & intake forms
Studios & Classes
Group class scheduling
Deposits
Stripe-powered no-show protection
Intake Forms
Consultation & consent forms
Rooms & Resources
Manage treatment rooms & equipment
Compare Platforms
Slotivo vs Fresha, Treatwell & more
Work out the real cost before switching
Compare the subscription, staff charges, add-ons, payment processing and any marketplace acquisition fees using your own booking volume.
Try a working salon diary before moving yours
Use the demo above to follow a client from service selection to a place in the diary. The sample salon is demo data, so you can explore the workflow before setting up your own business.
Check the appointment length
Choose a cut or colour service, then check how the selected stylist and any add-ons affect the time and price.
Check the day ahead
Open the owner diary and review staff availability, breaks and upcoming appointments. Compare it with a typical busy day in your salon.
Plan your move
List the client fields and future appointments you need to bring over. Configure deposit and cancellation rules, then test your booking page before sharing it.
Moving from Booksy? Read the Booksy alternative and switching guide. For treatment rooms and consultations, explore beauty salon software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I offer add-on services alongside a treatment?
Yes. Extras like a toner, a treatment or a blow-dry can be offered alongside a service and still be bookable on their own, so you set them up once rather than twice. The booking page adds the extra time and cost as a client ticks them, which keeps the chair time honest. Staff can also add an extra to an existing booking when a client asks for it in the chair — the price and the length of the appointment update with it.
Can I import my client list from my previous system?
Contact support to review the client and service exports available from your current system. Import options depend on the file and fields; check appointment history, future bookings and financial records separately before setting a switch date.
How does Slotivo prevent no-shows?
You can require clients to pay a percentage or flat-rate deposit during booking. Slotivo also sends automatic reminders so clients receive a clear prompt before their appointment.
Are there any hidden fees or commission charges?
Never. Slotivo has a flat monthly fee (£10/mo for teams of 3+ staff, and completely free for 1-2 staff). We do not take a percentage commission on your services. Standard Stripe card-processing fees apply only when you take payments online.
Is Slotivo suitable for a beauty clinic or spa, not just hair salons?
Yes. Slotivo is used by hairdressers, barbershops, nail studios, beauty clinics, spas, and lash bars across the UK. Services, durations, and staff permissions are fully customisable, so a beauty clinic offering facials and injectables works the same way as a hair salon offering cuts and colour.
What is the best salon appointment software in the UK?
The right choice depends on whether you value marketplace exposure or independence. Marketplace apps like Fresha, Treatwell, and Booksy can bring walk-in discovery traffic but take a commission or subscription for it. Slotivo is built for salons that already have a client base and want to stop paying commissions on their own regulars.
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