- Artel Salon
Setmore revolutionized my business. Not only has it streamlined my booking process, but the app also allows me to take deposits and sends out confirmations to minimize cancellations. This is a GAME CHANGER!
―Eliza Trendial - 84%
of people trust online reviews as much as a recommendation from a friend.*
Display 5-star client reviews on your Booking Page to build trust with potential customers.
*Bright Local
Book more perms, pixies and pompadours
Share your availability online and empower clients to book appointments 24/7. No calls necessary.
Manage teams in multiple locations
Create staff profiles and enable your team to book their own clients. Add working hours, breaks, time-off and more.
Customize your online Booking Page
Showcase your logo, branding, reviews and Instagram posts for a sleek, professional booking experience.
Schedule regular trims in advance
Increase loyalty by pre-booking treatments. Connect Setmore with Square or Stripe to accept payments upfront!
Turn your Insta-fans into new clients
Feature a ‘Book’ button on your Facebook and Instagram pages. Let followers book right away, without switching apps.
Get real-time notifications on-the-go
Ideal for self-employed or mobile hairstylists. Your salon scheduling software sends booking updates straight to your iOS and Android device.
Salons ❤️ Setmore
An all-in-one free salon booking app for beauticians
Create your salon online Booking Page
Add your services, team members, availability and prices to your Booking Page. Then, share share share! Your clients pick and pay online, with no need to catch you in between treatments.
Add a booking button to your salon's website
Place a 'Book Now button' on your site and allow online visitors to book appointments then and there. Link your Booking Page with WordPress, Squarespace and more.
Feature your portfolio on your Booking Page
Stream your Instagram posts to showcase your latest work. Highlight your specialisms and encourage prospects on your Booking Page to schedule an appointment.
FAQs
Select your ideal plan and create your account. Every customer gets a customizable Booking Page to display your services, fees and availability online.
Create profiles for each of your staff so clients can book with particular specialists. Salons are able to share their full Booking Page URL or unique staff and service booking URLs. Your Setmore calendar links with your Booking Page, allowing clients to see your real-time availability. When a client self-books online, the service provider gets an automatic notification and the appointment details land in your calendar.
For more details, read our guide on how to use online scheduling for your hair salon.
Your salon’s Setmore calendar can only be accessed by you and staff with given permission. You can add appointments, view staff bookings and get a real-time overview of your schedule. The availability in your calendar is reflected on your Booking Page.
Your online Booking Page is visible to anyone. Whether you share its link or a customer finds you through Google, they can self-book appointments 24/7. When an appointment is confirmed, the details automatically appear in your calendar. Clients see your service menu, staff profiles, availability and fees, but cannot view your Setmore calendar.
Learn more about taking salon booking online.
Absolutely, your online salon booking app enables you to accept prepayments and deposits for your services. Start by activating one of Setmore’s payment integrations. Customers on the Free plan can take online prepayments via credit or debit card through Square. If you’re on Pro or Team, you also have access to Stripe and Paypal.
To take customer deposits from your Booking Page, open your Setmore web app and head to Settings > Payments > Booking Page. You’ll see a toggle next to ‘Do you want to accept payments through your Booking Page?’ - switch it to the on position. Below this option, specify that you’d like to collect full payment at the time of booking. Then, click the ‘+ Charges or reductions’ button and set your deposit value.
We have illustrated steps to accept deposits with your free salon booking software here.
For more information on how to process transactions online and in-person, read our guide to receiving payments.
Yes, Setmore integrates with your Instagram business profile’s ‘Book Now’ button. Your salon can accept appointments from your profile and posts at all hours. When both accounts are connected, your Instagram profile’s action button takes visitors to your Setmore Booking Page . This enables them to book while their interest is high, without needing to call you.
Your Booking Page can also feature an Instagram stream. Highlight your makeover skills at the point of booking to encourage add-ons and provide inspiration.
Join Setmore to create your free booking site for hairstylists and learn how to activate Instagram booking.
Yes, Setmore integrates with Google Calendar to centralize your events and prevent double-booking. Free customers can enable 1-way sync and Pro and Team customers can enable 2-way sync.. 2-way calendar sync is one of our most popular integrations as your Setmore appointments display on your Google calendar and vice versa.
Learn how to set up your free salon appointment book app with Google calendar sync.
Log into your Setmore web app and navigate to the ‘Settings’ tab. Under ‘Services’, click ‘+ Add Service’ and specify the name of your new service. Here, you can also add a description, service fee and duration. Assign a staff member to this service so your clients can book it online.
For illustrated instructions, view our guide to adding or changing services in your booking app for salons.
Your Booking Page has a number of customization options. Make it your own by incorporating your salon’s logo and brand colors. You can add company details, staff profiles and service descriptions to use your Booking Page as a standalone, free booking website for hairstylists.
You may also want to activate your Booking Page’s ‘Reviews’ section. This allows clients to leave testimonials for you to feature front-and-center. With Setmore, you’re able to automate review request emails and watch the ratings come in. Top it off by showcasing your services and talent with a feed of your latest Instagram posts.
Signing up for a Pro or Team account also allows you to remove Setmore’s branding from your Booking Page entirely.
Explore our guide to setting up your Booking Page for more ideas. To get a free booking, click app for your salon here.
Yes, create a custom pop-up that appears when a customer lands on your Booking Page. This delivers crucial information to clients, e.g. your cancelation policy, prior to booking salon appointments online. Clients are required to agree to your T&Cs before confirming.
Your custom pop-up can also convey additional details needed, special offers, company updates and more.
Read our step-by-step guide to creating a pop-up using your free salon booking system.
Yes, your salon’s text reminder settings are customizable. To set the lead time in your Setmore web app, open Settings > Notifications > Customer. Navigate to the ‘Reminder Lead Time’ section and select when texts should be sent to clients. This can be up to 30 days in advance.
To specify the information included in your texts, go to Settings > Notifications > Customization . You’ll spot a ‘SMS Notification’ section where you can add and remove variable fields. These auto-populate text reminders with appointment details.
Your Setmore account integrates with a variety of popular website builders. Add a ‘Book Now’ button to one or more pages in minutes. When clicked, your visitor can be routed to your full service menu or a particular service advertised on any given page.
Your site can also feature your Booking Page in full - here’s how.
Capitalize on your website traffic and allow visitors to schedule treatments outside of your business hours. To start, get your salon appointment app free from Setmore.
Log into your Setmore web app and head to ‘Settings’. Next, navigate to Booking Page > Reviews > Settings . Flip the switch on to activate the ‘Reviews’ section of your Booking Page. When customers leave feedback, you can moderate and display reviews here.
Those in the US and Canada will see a second switch to automate review requests. Flip this on as well. Your free hair appointment scheduler will then fire out prompts an hour after each appointment.
Learn more about setting up automatic review requests.
With online salon booking software, you give potential and existing clients a convenient way to book your services. Whether you market your business online, in print or both, your Booking Page URL gives everyone a quick route to reserve your time . It’s simple to share on business cards, Facebook posts, social media ads, email marketing and more. By displaying your Booking Page URL on your storefront, foot traffic can also book appointments while on-the-move.
Your Booking Page features in Google results so ensure you optimize it for local customers. Our guide on how to attract customers to your website tells you more about getting booked from Google search and Maps.
Get your salon booking system free from Setmore and connect it with Mailchimp or another email marketing platform. Activating an email integration enables your app to sync customer details with your mailing lists. As soon as new clients are booked in, they’re onboarded to your marketing campaigns. Turn more one-off visitors into loyal customers by staying in contact year-round.
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