The Smart, Stylish Hair Salon Booking Software

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Beauty meets brains.
Acuity Scheduling’s powerful online booking and payment tools look as good as they work.

Why Hair Salons Need Professional Scheduling Software

  • Let clients self-schedule online, any time, based on your availability.

  • Cut down on no-shows and late cancellations.

  • Collect client details up front to show up prepared.

  • Unlock online payments and point-of-sale.

  • Stay organized and manage your business from anywhere.

The tools behind seamless salon scheduling

24/7 online booking, styled your way

Transform your hair salon with automated online booking that brings in clients even when you’re off the clock.

  • Let clients book appointments on any device through your branded scheduling page, customized beautifully to match your salon’s style. 

  • Embed your scheduler on your website to turn browsers into bookings.

  • Easily share your availability across channels.

  • Add staff members as contributors, or give each member their own calendar so clients can book their preferred stylist directly.

Manage multiple stylists, chairs, & locations

No matter how many stylists, chairs, or locations, keep every aspect of your hair salon running smoothly with Acuity’s powerful staff management features.

  • Manage availability for each staff member, across locations.

  • Keep staff looped in with automated notifications and reminders about their appointments.

  • Add buffer time or lunch breaks into your staff availability.

  • Auto-assign appointments to staff members based on workload or your preferred order.

  • Tie shared resources, like hair dryers or wash stations, to appointment types to avoid overbooking. Learn more about resources.

Customize your hair salon’s booking experience to reflect your services, hours, and policies. Unlimited appointment types give you the freedom to run your salon how you want.

Flexible service options

  • Offer everything your hair salon does—blowouts, balayage, beard trims, you name it.

  • Sell appointments in packages to keep clients coming back consistently. 

  • Set unique hours for each service you offer. 

  • Define booking and cancellation windows, such as allowing bookings 2 weeks ahead or requiring 24-hour notice for changes.

No-show protection and automated reminders

Stay on schedule with hair salon booking software that prevents disruptions and delays, like no-shows or late arrivals.

  • Send clients automated confirmations and text message reminders with appointment details and instructions.

  • Request a deposit, prepayment, or credit card details at booking so clients stay invested.

  • Display and enforce cancellation policies before a client confirms.

  • Set cancellation windows to effectively limit when clients can cancel or reschedule.

Offer clients fast, professional checkout online and at the salon with the Acuity Scheduling mobile app.

Integrated payments and POS

  • Acuity integrates with popular payment providers like Stripe, Square, and PayPal. 

  • Prevent no-shows with deposits or prepayments at booking.

  • Speed up checkout with tap-to-pay, integrated card readers, or secure payment links.

  • Store a card on file for future billing, recurring payments, and more.

Packages, add-ons, and more revenue generators

Generate more revenue with customizable appointment packages, add-ons, gift certificates, and more.

  • Bundle services and sell them as packages that are popular with regulars.

  • Add optional upgrades to any appointment (think: scalp massages or deep-conditioning treatments).

  • Sell products or merchandise, like shampoos or brushes, through your booking flow.

  • Promote gift certificates for clients to treat their friends, family, and colleagues.

Salon-ready, pocket-friendly mobile app

Manage your schedule with a mobile app built for the nonstop pace of salon life. Stay synced and responsive as you juggle cuts, colors, and new client bookings—all from your phone.

Available for iOS and Android devices

  • View and update your schedule in real time and sync with third-party calendar apps.

  • Import existing contacts directly into your Acuity account.

  • Get push notifications every time a client books, reschedules, or cancels.

  • Keep staff on track with automated appointment reminders.

How Acuity Helps Hair Salons Grow

  • Meet your clients where they are: online. 24/7 online booking means your seats stay filled and your stylists stay busy—without burnout or endless back-and-forths.

  • From POS tools to upsells and gift cards, Acuity helps your hair salon get more value out of every client interaction.

  • Branded booking pages, thoughtful messages, and can’t-resist offers make a great impression and bring clients back (with their friends).

  • Centralized staff, client, and calendar management means everyone is on the same page. Track everything you need to know about your schedule and clients, right from the mobile app.

  • From a seat in a salon to multiple locations, Acuity grows with you. Get the flexible tools you need to manage your schedule effortlessly as your business evolves.

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See Why Hair Salons Love Acuity

Acuity Scheduling untangles client booking, client management, and payments for hair salons to keep your schedule sharp.

“Acuity is worth it. It’s cheaper than a full-time employee and it’ll make your clients see more value in your business because it’s so easy to use.”

Carlin Unkle,
CEO of CARLINCUTS

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FAQs about hair salon scheduling software

  • The best salon booking app offers flexibility, ease of use, and support for both solo stylists and multi-staff hair salons. Acuity lets you customize everything—from services to staff calendars to client notifications.

  • Yes. Acuity is built for solo stylists, teams, and hair salons with multiple chairs or locations. Assign availability per staff, auto-assign appointments, and sync calendars seamlessly.

  • Absolutely. Hair salon booking software like Acuity helps reduce no-shows, streamline scheduling, improve client experiences, and free up your time to focus on what matters most.

  • Some scheduling apps offer free plans, but they often come with limitations. Acuity offers a free trial, so you can explore our salon features risk-free. Affordable plans are available based on your business needs.