Phone bookings interrupt every service
Answering the phone mid-colour costs you time and rushes the client in your chair. A shareable booking link lets clients book themselves while you keep working.
Booking, store & website
Salon booking software, POS, and website in one place
Take appointments online around the clock, keep every stylist on one calendar, sell retail products at the chair, and publish a salon website — without stitching together four different tools.
Built around how hair salons actually work
No-shows quietly eat your revenue
An empty chair is unrecoverable income. Automatic email reminders go out before every appointment, and a cancellation window lets clients reschedule instead of vanishing.
Each stylist keeps their own book
Double-bookings happen when availability lives in separate diaries. Per-stylist schedules roll into one salon calendar so you can see the whole floor at a glance.
Retail product sales go untracked
Shampoo and styling products sold at the desk rarely make it into a system. Built-in POS and inventory keep retail stock accurate alongside services.
What you get
✓Online booking page with per-stylist availability
✓Automatic appointment reminders that reduce no-shows
✓POS for retail product sales at checkout
✓Staff accounts with individual schedules and performance stats
✓Drag-and-drop salon website with your own domain
How to get started
- 1
Create your free account
Sign up in under a minute — no credit card needed.
- 2
Add your services or products
Set up what you offer with prices, durations, and availability.
- 3
Share your link
Put your booking or store link in your bio, or publish a full website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking app for a hair salon?
The right salon booking app should handle per-stylist availability, send automatic reminders to cut no-shows, and take retail product sales. BookWave does all three plus a salon website builder, starting free with no card required.
Can clients book a specific stylist?
Yes. Each stylist gets their own schedule and services, so clients pick the person they want and only see times that stylist is genuinely free.
How do I reduce salon no-shows?
Automatic email reminders before each appointment, a self-service cancellation window so clients reschedule rather than skip, and optional deposits taken at booking when you connect Stripe.
Is BookWave free to use?
Yes. The Free plan includes an online booking page, up to 30 bookings a month, 3 services, a 15-product shop, and email confirmations — no credit card required. Paid plans start at $14/month when you need more bookings, staff accounts, or the website builder.
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