Service durations
Give a fringe trim, cut and finish or colour appointment the time it genuinely needs.
For UK hair salons and independent stylists
Hair salon booking software for every stylist and service.
Give clients an easy way to book cuts, colour and treatments while each stylist keeps accurate availability, assigned services and a clear working day.
No credit card required. £10 per active team member per month after your trial.
Bookahead works across desktop and mobile
Stylist assignment
Choose which team members provide each service and let clients select when there is a choice.
Deposits
Protect longer appointments by collecting a deposit or full payment through Stripe.
One-off hours
Add exceptional working days without changing a stylist's regular weekly schedule.
A diary built for salon work
Keep the team organised without flattening every service into the same slot.
Bookahead combines service rules, individual schedules and client details so the calendar reflects how your salon actually works.
Stylists and services
The right services appear for the right person.
Assign one or several providers to each service. Clients only choose a stylist when the booking genuinely has more than one eligible provider.
Accurate availability
Every appointment fits before it is offered.
Working hours, existing bookings and service duration are checked together so a treatment is not allowed to overrun the stylist's availability.
Client journey
Keep booking details and follow-up together.
See the client, service, provider, payment status and appointment details in the same workspace, then send the right aftercare when needed.
One calendar, clearer days
See each stylist's day in its own column.
The salon calendar separates provider schedules while keeping the appointment details close at hand. Staff can also create a client and appointment directly when someone books by phone or in person.
- ✓Provider-by-provider calendar columns
- ✓Manual and online bookings in one diary
- ✓Colour-coded appointment status
Keep exploring
Related Bookahead guides
Feature guide
Team scheduling
Team scheduling software for UK appointment businesses with provider working hours, service assignments, one-off availability and calendar columns.
Feature guide
Deposits and payments
Take appointment deposits and payments with Stripe, request payment later, record cash, manage refunds and support fair no-show policies with Bookahead.
Feature guide
Online booking
An online appointment booking system for UK service businesses with real availability, branded booking pages, payments, mobile services and client management.
Questions
Hair salon booking software FAQs
Can different stylists offer different services?+
Yes. Each service can be assigned to one or multiple active team members, so clients only see providers who can perform that service.
Can colour appointments be longer than cuts?+
Yes. Every service has its own duration and price, and availability is calculated using the complete duration.
Can the salon take booking deposits?+
Yes. Once Stripe is connected, the business can collect deposits or full payment during the online booking journey.
Can staff add telephone bookings?+
Yes. Staff can create appointments from the platform and create a new client within the booking flow when needed.
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