Attract New Salon Clients in Your Local Area
Automated marketing tools so you can focus on your customers.
Tap into the power of the free Marketplace
List your salon on the Marketplace and the Pro app to attract new customers. Get featured for even more exposure. Promote discounts & special offers in the Daily Deals section–it’s totally free!
Keep Your Salon Calendar Full
Streamline your clients' booking experience with many ways to schedule appointments.
Take Control of Your Calendar
Set the lead time required for appointments, giving you time to make yourself available. Set appointment search intervals at 15, 20, 30 minutes, etc. and the order in which service providers are listed. Require clients to provide credit card info for all or specific appointments.
Your Schedule, Your Way
Offer specific services on certain days or at specific times of the day. Streamline your workflow and maximize productivity with this innovative scheduling solution.
Let Customers Book From Anywhere
Allow your customers to easily book a service from your business page, the Marketplace, Apple Maps, Instagram, Facebook & Yelp. After they've seen photos of your work & your business, they can book right away without additional steps.
Accept Payments Safely & Securely.
Get paid securely on any device, anywhere.
Contactless Payments
Get paid via Apple Pay, Google Pay & other contactless payment methods when customers tap the Contactless Credit Card Reader.
Contactless Checkout
Customers can safely & securely check out and tip using Contactless Checkout.
Card on File
Store your clients' cards on file for faster checkouts and charge recurring payments.
THE BEST SALON POS SYSTEM
PayPro Duo
The PayPro Bundle combines the sleek PayPro terminal with the compact PayPro Mini tablet, offering the ultimate solution salon point of sale system.
No-Show & Cancellation Fees
Protect your business from lost revenue by charging no-show & cancellation fees when a client does not give enough notice before their appointment.
Deposits
Collect deposits at the time of booking salon services. Require deposits for bookings that exceed a specified dollar amount.
ONLINE STORE FOR SALON BUSINESSES
Sell Products, Packages, Gift Cards & More
The online store is fully integrated into the salon software. The booking & payment processing platform gives you everything you need to market your store, process payments & ship products that you've purchased through Salons Direct.
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An all-in-one salon management software designed to handle the needs of enterprise salon business.
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Salon Software & App FAQ
- What is Salon software?
Salon Software is a comprehensive business management tool that allows owners to manage their business from a computer, tablet, or phone. It can handle functions such as scheduling, marketing, and payments.
- How much should I expect to pay for salon software?
Salon software prices can vary from limited, free plans to monthly rates over $200. Vagaro salon software has a base of $30 monthly cost that includes scheduling, membership creation, appointment reminders & many more solutions.
- How can I use salon software to help me grow my business?
Vagaro salon software helps business owners grow their business by:
• Automating many daily operation tasks
• Engage with & market to customers in new ways
• Provide in depth business reports to help owners make informed decisions
- Do most salon software include an integrated payment system?
No, most salon software require business owners to find their own payment solution. However, Vagaro offers a payment system that integrates seamlessly with their salon software.
- Is customer support typically included with salon software?
Although customer support is typically included with salon software, it's often limited to phone support or a help page. Vagaro offers phone support, online chat, a dedicated support site & a YouTube support channel filled with intuitive videos to help solve your software questions.
- How can I integrate salon software into my business operations?
Vagaro offers multiple options to help transition businesses to their salon software. These include:
• Importing client lists through the friendly integration team
• Weekly online class training when you need it
• Customer support specialists
- What should I consider when purchasing salon software?
There are a range of elements that need to be considered when you’re looking to purchase the best salon software for your business, a few of which are detailed below.
Key Features: Salon management software can do many things but there are certain features that you will rely heavily on during day to day operation such as appointment scheduling, online booking integration, payment processing, client management, employee management, inventory management and marketing tools. As a result, when purchasing salon software, it’s important to ensure it can effectively handle all of these areas.
Customer Support: You should strive to choose a salon software provider that has you back at every hour of the day. If you experience any issues, it's crucial you are able to resolve them easily and efficiently to keep your salon running smoothly. As a result, you need to ensure your chosen provider has 24/7 customer support via phone, email and live chat.
Pricing Structures: Salon software providers across the country typically have different pricing models so it’s important to review and compare. Some salon appointment solutions will charge by the number of users, computers or locations. Other salon software will operate on a subscription based model by charging a monthly fee, with some of these requesting a one-time licensing fee. You should first work out your budget and build a list of providers that are suitable.
Online Marketplace: When choosing the best salon software for your business, you should understand and consider the structure of the providers online marketplace where your salon can be found by clients. Some providers may charge a fee or take commission but the Vagaro marketplace is completely free and doesn’t take commission at all. Also, when salon clients land on your Vagaro page, there aren’t any competitors in sight.
Future Planning: Salon software offers much more than just day to day operational support. Some salon software providers will help you plan for long term growth with services such as marketing. You should define what your long term goals are and then ensure your chosen software partner has the capabilities to help you meet those goals.
To see a comprehensive list of things you should consider when purchasing salon software, head over to our blog post - How to Choose the Right Salon Software.
- What devices work with Vagaro?
Vagaro is compatible with Android, iPhone, iPad, and accessible via Mac and PC browsers. This flexibility allows owners to manage their business from any device, anywhere.
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