Nail booking software with a built-in gallery
Separate services for gel, BIAB, extensions and art. A photo gallery for your sets. Deposits on long appointments. Your booking page, your clients, no marketplace fees.
Built for the way nail technicians actually work
A clear menu for every nail service
List gel removal, BIAB overlays, extensions and nail art as distinct services with their own price and duration, so clients choose the right slot.
Photo gallery for your sets
Your booking page doubles as your portfolio. Upload recent sets with captions so new clients can see your work before choosing a service.
Deposits that protect long appointments
A no-show on an £80 full-set hurts. Take a deposit on any service, and refund it in a tap when a client cancels with notice.
Solo or team calendars
Use one calendar as an independent nail tech, or give each member of a salon team their own availability, services and pricing.
Why nail technicians 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 nail technicians in the area. On CHAIR clients book on your branded page, with your name above the door.
How CHAIR compares to Fresha and Booksy
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, Booksy pricing, Booksy Boost terms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking app for nail technicians?
The best booking app for a nail tech makes services, deposits and a portfolio easy to manage in one place. CHAIR combines a clear service menu, a photo gallery on your booking page and deposits on the long appointments you choose.
How do I take a deposit for a nail appointment?
In CHAIR, you set a deposit policy per service. A full-set might require a £15 deposit; a quick infill might be deposit-free. Clients pay the deposit when they book, and it gets credited against the appointment total.
Can clients book gel removal or BIAB?
Yes. Set up gel removal, BIAB and other treatments as separate services with their own price and duration. Clients can then choose the service that reserves the right amount of time.
Do my clients need to download an app to book a nail appointment?
No. Share your booking-page link via Instagram, WhatsApp or a QR code. Clients book in their browser. The optional client app is coming soon.
How is CHAIR different from Fresha or Booksy for nail techs?
Fresha and Booksy combine booking software with optional marketplace acquisition. Their qualifying new-client fees apply only when the marketplace or a paid discovery feature brings that client. CHAIR charges a flat monthly price and 0% commission; standard Stripe processing still applies to card payments.
Ready to take your nail technician bookings on CHAIR?
Flat monthly pricing. No commission. Your clients, your brand, your business.