Hair salon booking software for multi-stylist diaries
Multi-stylist diaries, service durations that handle colour, and deposits on long appointments. Your branded page, your client list, off the marketplace.
Built for the way hair salons actually work
Per-stylist availability and service menus
Every stylist has their own diary, services, and prices. Clients pick the stylist first, then the service; the diary updates live.
Service durations that handle colour
A cut is 45 minutes, balayage is three hours. Set duration per service so a colour appointment does not get double-booked by a quick trim.
Deposits for long appointments
A no-show on a four-hour colour costs you the day. Choose which long services require a deposit while keeping smaller services deposit-free.
Visit history and private notes
Keep the last colour formula, cut and client preferences in private notes alongside their visit history and contact details.
Why hair salons pick CHAIR over Fresha
You own the client relationship
Fresha owns the relationship: clients use their app, see their notifications, and get recommendations for other businesses in their feed. CHAIR keeps the relationship yours. Clients can discover you in the CHAIR directory, then book directly on your page.
Flat fee, not a commission
Fresha: One-time 20% on new Marketplace clients (minimum £4). CHAIR: flat monthly, 0% on every booking you take, whether the client is new or has been with you for years.
Your brand, not a directory
On Fresha you appear next to every competing hair salons in the area. On CHAIR clients book on your branded page, with your name above the door.
How CHAIR compares to Fresha and Treatwell
Side-by-side on the dimensions that matter most: how you pay, who owns the client relationship, and what the page clients land on actually looks like.
Pricing checked 27 August 2026. Plans and contract terms can change. Official sources: Fresha pricing, Fresha Marketplace fees, Treatwell partner pricing, Treatwell supplier terms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking software for a hair salon?
The best hair salon booking software handles multi-stylist scheduling, varied service durations, and deposits on long appointments. CHAIR does all three, plus gives you a branded page rather than a marketplace listing where you compete with the salon down the road.
Can I run a multi-stylist salon on CHAIR?
Yes. Each stylist gets their own calendar, service menu, and pricing. The salon owner sees the full floor view; clients pick the stylist first.
Can I take deposits for colour appointments?
Yes. Set deposit rules per service, flat fee or percentage. A common setup is no deposit on a cut, 25% deposit on any colour service.
How is CHAIR different from Fresha for salons?
Fresha now charges a subscription and a one-time acquisition fee when a brand-new client finds you through its Marketplace. CHAIR charges a flat monthly price with no commission or marketplace surcharge. Clients can discover you locally, then book directly on your branded page.
Can CHAIR remind salon clients to book again?
Yes. Rebooking nudges are optional and set per service, so a colour client and a fringe-trim client can be contacted at different intervals. Every appointment also receives the standard automatic confirmation and 24-hour email reminder.
Ready to take your hair salon bookings on CHAIR?
Flat monthly pricing. No commission. Your clients, your brand, your business.