Cyntree for beauty salon
Stay booked, cut no-shows, get paid on the day
Take a deposit on every booking, send automated SMS reminders at 24h and 2h, and let clients book your beauty salon online 24/7.
- UK-built, UK English
- Stripe-powered payments
- Client records on every booking
- No contracts, change plans anytime
- Used by solo and multi-chair salons
How it works
Set up in an afternoon. Take bookings the same day.
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Set up your beauty services
Create your core salon services with durations, prices, and booking rules. Add colours, cuts, facials, nails, and packages using the full service editor. Decide which services need a deposit at booking using deposits and balances. If you have existing data, upload a client and service spreadsheet so data import can map it into your Cyntree workspace. Your public online booking page updates as you,
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Turn on deposits and reminders
Choose a deposit percentage per service so long colour, packages, and high-value treatments carry more protection. Connect Stripe so payments run cleanly through the booking flow and clients can use card or wallets supported by your provider. On Pro and Premium, enable SMS reminders so clients receive confirmation texts and reminders at 24h and 2h before their appointment. Email_communications run
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Go live and run the salon from your phone
Share your public booking link on Instagram, WhatsApp, and your existing website so clients start self-booking. Print a branded QR code from your workspace and place it at reception so walk-ins can book their next visit on the spot. On Premium, publish your AI-generated or template-based website from managed website so every service and add-on is bookable online. Use the mobile app each day to see
The real problem with running a busy beauty salon by hand
4.8★ average rating from salons that moved off paper and DMs. Running a beauty salon from your phone and paper diary works, until it does not. You are tracking colour services, patch tests, and no-shows in the same notebook. Clients message at midnight to move an appointment. Someone forgets their consultation form. Money is split between cash, bank transfers, and that one client who says they will pay next time. You are the one tying it together. Every walk-in, every WhatsApp, every last-minute cancellation lands on your shoulders. There is no single view of who is coming in, what they booked, or who still owes a balance. You know you need structure, but you do not want a system that feels like it runs the salon instead of you. Cyntree is booking software for beauty salons built around how you actually work. It keeps every appointment, client, and payment in one place so you stay in control without losing the personal touch. Take a deposit on every booking and treat every chair like a small business in its own right.
- Clients ghosting after a long colour consultation because there was no deposit taken.
- Last-minute cancellations on Saturday slots that you cannot refill in time.
- Endless DMs and WhatsApps while you are mid-treatment or cleaning down the station.
- Forgetting who needs a patch test, a patch-test note, or a consultation form before colour.
- No simple view of who is due in, what they booked, and what they still owe.
One booking system that matches how your salon actually runs
Cyntree gives your beauty salon a simple booking system that ties together clients, payments, and appointments. Clients book themselves through 24/7 online booking while you still set diary rules and days off. Every booking creates a client profile with history and notes, so you remember formulas, preferences, and patch tests. Deposits and balances run through Stripe payments, with Apple Pay and Google Pay where your provider supports them on Starter and above. Automated email confirmations and, on Pro and Premium, SMS notifications keep clients updated when they book, reschedule, or cancel. If someone moves an appointment, the client record, payment, and diary all update together. You see the whole salon day on one calendar. With calendar sync on Pro and Premium, Cyntree respects the schedule you already use. Built-in reports on Pro and Premium show which services bring the most money, when your quiet days are, and how often clients come back. For growing multi-chair salons, team calendars help each stylist or therapist stay organised under one business workspace.
- Let clients use 24/7 online booking while you keep control of rules and notice periods using online booking and booking rules.
- Take deposits at booking and settle balances later so every chair is protected on higher-value services.
- Store formulas, patch tests, and visit history in the built-in client database so you remember each client.
- Sync with Google or Apple calendars on Pro and Premium using calendar sync so Cyntree blocks out existing events.
- Use team calendars in one workspace as the salon grows so each stylist or therapist has clear hours and bookings.
Deposits, reminders, and real no-show protection
Your peak salon slots are where no-shows hurt most. A missed balayage or full set is not just lost time. It is lost colour, product, and the chance to look after a loyal client instead. Cyntree lets you take a deposit on every booking as part of the normal checkout flow. You choose the percentage per service and deposits are held through Stripe. Combine that with automated SMS reminders at 24 hours and 2 hours before the appointment on Pro and Premium and clients treat bookings more seriously. If someone does not turn up, your no-show protection policy means you are not carrying the full loss. You can still decide when to keep or return a deposit. Deposits become a standard part of booking, not an awkward message you send after the fact. For salons that want control, this is usually the single biggest shift. Less chasing. Fewer empty chairs. More focus on the clients who actually arrive. Take a deposit on every booking and get paid on the day the work is done.
- Configure deposits from 0–100 percent per service with deposits so higher-value services carry more protection.
- Back deposits with clear no-show rules so clients understand when a deposit is forfeited under your no-show protection policy.
- Send automated SMS reminders at 24h and 2h before appointments on Pro and Premium with SMS reminders so fewer clients forget.
- Use branded email confirmations with email communications so every client has their booking details saved.
- See no-show rates and patterns in your bookings and revenue reports on Pro and Premium.
Give clients a clean beauty booking page that does the talking
Clients judge your salon before they walk through the door. If booking feels messy, they expect the same from the service. Cyntree gives every beauty salon a public booking page that is clear, fast, and on brand. Clients can browse categories, pick a service, add extras, and choose times that match your salon availability using online booking and service addons. You control service durations, prices, and add-ons. On Premium, booking forms capture consultation details and consent before the appointment, so the visit runs smoother for higher-risk services like colour and peels. On Premium plans, you can also generate an AI website from your services and brand details or turn Canva-style designs into interactive booking pages using the managed website tools. Either way, bookings go straight into your calendar and client records. Show real service images and, on Premium, richer media, keep the whole experience in one place, and let clients book without back-and-forth messages. Take a deposit on every booking so the value of your time is clear from the start.
- Offer 24/7 online booking from a clean public page using online booking so clients self-serve without messaging.
- Use the AI website builder and template tools on Premium under managed website to create a salon website from your details.
- Attach add-ons like toner, nail art, or brow tint to base services at booking with service addons.
- On Premium, capture consent and consultation details before visits with booking forms tied to each booking.
- Showcase service results and salon shots so clients see real work before they book, using portfolio sharing on Premium.
Clear pricing, simple plans, no surprises
Pricing should be as straightforward as your booking flow. Cyntree Starter is built for solo operators getting online fast, with 30 bookings a month, a public booking page, Stripe payments, and email reminders. You can run the whole salon from your phone and see who is coming in each day. When the diary fills and you need more control, Pro removes the booking limit and adds SMS reminders, calendar sync, group bookings, and marketing tools. In practice, that means you can open the app on a Tuesday, see a full team calendar, send texts for tomorrow’s clients, and know no-one is double-booked. Premium is for salons building a real brand layer. You add AI websites, template-based pages, galleries, client images, service reports, and deeper insight. That changes the week from chasing bookings to reviewing which services drive revenue and how often clients return. Plan details, limits, and included features are listed on the public pricing page, so you always know what is included at each level.
- Starter gives 30 bookings per month plus booking page, payments, and email reminders as described on the pricing page.
- Pro unlocks unlimited bookings, SMS reminders, calendar sync, marketing tools, and group bookings for growing salons.
- Premium adds AI websites, galleries, client booking images, service reports, and advanced insight for salons building a brand layer.
- You can change plans as you grow, with plan limits and paid features clearly listed on the pricing page.
- Check /pricing for current plan prices, limits, and which advanced tools each tier includes before you pick a plan.
Frequently asked
Quick answers before you sign up
- What does Cyntree include for a beauty salon on Starter?
- Starter is built for solo salon owners who want to get online without a big system switch. You get a public booking page, core online booking, client profiles and history, and email confirmations and reminders. Stripe and supported payment providers handle deposits and full payments, and you can collect tips after bookings. Starter includes one image per service so clients still see what they are booking. There is a 30-bookings-per-month limit, which you can see on the pricing page, and you can upgrade to Pro or Premium any time if you outgrow it.
- How do deposits and no-show protection work for colour and specialist services?
- You choose which services need a deposit and how much, from 0 to 100 percent of the price using deposits. Deposits are taken at booking through Stripe or another supported provider, then held against the appointment. Automated SMS reminders at 24 and 2 hours help clients remember on Pro and Premium through SMS reminders. If a client does not turn up or cancels too late, your no-show protection policy decides whether the deposit is kept or refunded. You control those rules, not Cyntree. For long colour or package services, most salons set a higher deposit to cover time and product.
- Can I move my existing clients and bookings into Cyntree?
- Yes. If you have client or booking lists in a spreadsheet or exports from another booking system, the AI-assisted data import tool maps columns from your spreadsheet into your Cyntree workspace. It lines up name, phone, email, and notes so you are not retyping everything. You can choose to import into test mode first so you can check data and booking flows without affecting real clients. Data_import is available on Premium plans, so check the pricing page to see if it fits how you plan to start.
- How long does it take to set up my salon on Cyntree?
- Most salon owners can set up core services and start taking bookings in a single afternoon. You add your services, durations, and prices, then set your normal working hours and days off. The iOS and Android app lets you run everything from your phone, including creating services, confirming bookings, and sharing your booking link. If you already know which services need deposits, you can enable those at the same time. You can keep things simple at first and add add-ons, booking forms on Premium, or website pages later.
- What happens to my client data if I cancel?
- Your client records, booking history, and notes stay linked to your account while you use Cyntree. Client profiles, including notes and booking history, sit in the client database, not locked inside marketing tools. If you choose to leave, you can review the data held in your workspace before cancelling. You can also use test and live modes during setup so training data does not mix with real bookings while you are learning the system.
- Can I run a multi-chair beauty salon with Cyntree?
- Yes. Cyntree supports per-staff calendars and availability through team calendar, so you can run multiple stylists or therapists under one business. Each staff member can have their own services, hours, and bookings. Clients see who is available and when, based on the rules you set. Reporting tools on Pro and Premium help you see utilisation across the team and understand which chairs are busy and which need more bookings. This works especially well for salons that grow from a solo chair to a small team over time.
Cyntree for beauty salon
Stay booked, cut no-shows, get paid on the day
Take a deposit on every booking, send automated SMS reminders at 24h and 2h, and let clients book your beauty salon online 24/7.
Get started with Cyntree