Cyntree for hair stylist
Fewer no-shows, more booked hair appointments
Take a deposit on every booking, send SMS reminders at 24h and 2h, and let clients book you online while you work.
- Stripe-powered payments
- GDPR-compliant client data
- No contracts, cancel anytime
- Free trial, no credit card
How it works
Set up in an afternoon. Take bookings the same day.
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Add your services and diary
Start by entering your haircut, colour and treatment services into Cyntree with timings and prices. Set your opening hours and any breaks you need. Turn on deposits by choosing a deposit percentage for each service, using the deposits capability. Cyntree uses this to build your booking rules and create your base calendar. You now have a clear structure that will drive online booking and protect no
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Share your online booking link
Cyntree creates an AI-generated, managed website from your services, hours and brand details. This includes 24/7 online booking wired into your calendar. You share the link on Instagram, WhatsApp, or your existing site. Clients pick a service, choose a time, and pay any required deposit using Stripe. Each booking lands in your calendar, with automated SMS reminders and email confirmations set by C
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Run your column and review results
On the day, you focus on the hair. Cyntree handles reminders, confirmations and updates through SMS reminders and email communications. Each visit adds to your client database with notes and service history, so you always know what you did last time. Bookings and revenue reports show which services and stylists are busiest and which days have gaps. You use this to adjust your hours, services or
The problem: full diary, empty chair
You are busy all day, yet your diary never quite matches your chair. Clients text at midnight. They cancel on the morning. New clients ask if you have a link, and you do everything by hand. Every no-show and late cancellation eats into your day and your pay. You chase people for deposits over bank transfer or forget to ask at all. You flick between Instagram DMs, WhatsApp and a paper diary, trying to remember who booked what. You are a hair stylist and a small business operator, not a call centre. Booking admin should not be a second job. Cyntree gives you booking software that fits how you actually run your column. Clients can use 24/7 online booking, you keep your diary in one place and still stay in control of who books what, when.
- Clients vanishing on a Saturday after you held back a colour slot for them.
- Last minute cancellations without a deposit, leaving you with unpaid gaps.
- Endless back and forth messages while you are mid-cut or mixing bleach.
- No clear picture of which services and stylists are bringing in the money.
The solution: simple bookings that respect your time
Cyntree is booking software built around how you actually work. You set your services, timings and prices once. Clients then use 24/7 online booking so you are not glued to your phone. Take a deposit on every booking so you are protected when someone cancels late or does not show. Our no-show protection combines deposits with automated SMS reminders at 24 hours and 2 hours before the appointment, so clients remember and you keep your column full. Every booking creates a record in the built-in client database, so you know their colour history, notes and preferences. Your AI-generated, fully bookable website means you do not need to build a site from scratch. You just share your link and let it work. You still see everything in one place with simple bookings and revenue reports, so you can decide what to push next.
- Use 24/7 online booking so clients book cuts and colour without messaging you.
- Take a deposit on every booking and keep clear no-show protection in place.
- Send automated SMS reminders that go out at set times before each appointment.
- Keep a client database with visit history, notes and consent recorded automatically.
- Get bookings and revenue reports that show what services actually bring in cash.
Deep dive: deposits and no-show protection for hair stylists
For most hair stylists, deposits change everything. When each appointment in your diary has money attached, behaviour changes. Clients think before they book and they let you know earlier if plans change. With Cyntree you can set a configurable 0 to 100 percent deposit per service, so a full colour can have a higher deposit than a fringe trim. The deposit is held through Stripe, so it just works when clients book online. No-show protection is more than just taking a card. Cyntree lets you couple deposits with a clear deposit forfeit policy, plus automated SMS reminders at 24 hours and 2 hours before every booking. You stay firm but fair. You are still in control of when you charge or refund, yet you are not chasing people on the day. This is how you protect your Saturdays and get paid on the day.
- Set different deposit percentages for cuts, colour, and longer appointments based on risk.
- Hold deposits via Stripe so clients feel confident paying on your booking link.
- Apply a clear deposit forfeit policy so clients understand what happens if they cancel late.
- Use automated SMS reminders at fixed times so clients do not forget their slot.
- Keep your diary tighter so prime colour and balayage slots actually stay filled.
Deep dive: a bookable hair website built for you
Many hair stylists know they should have a proper booking link, but building a website feels like a full project. With Cyntree, you do not start from a blank page. Our AI-generated, fully managed website pulls from your services, hours and brand details to create a live, bookable site. Clients can browse your service list, see prices and book 24/7 using online booking. You do not wrestle with templates or plug-ins. Because online booking connects straight into your Cyntree calendar, you avoid double bookings and mistakes. Each online booking lands in your client database with the correct service and timing attached. Over time you can use bookings and revenue reports to spot which services deserve a highlight, or where to add service add-ons and packages to increase the ticket. Built around how you actually work, so you can stop sending long DMs and just send your link.
- Launch an AI-generated, bookable website without hiring a designer or learning web tools.
- Let clients self-serve with online booking instead of asking for times over messages.
- Keep every online booking in sync with your Cyntree calendar to avoid double-booking.
- Have each new booking create a client record with history inside your client database.
- Use bookings and revenue reports to decide which services to promote or bundle.
Straightforward pricing and small operator trust
Cyntree is built for small operators, so the pricing is clear. No long contracts, no surprise add-ons. You can start with a free trial without a credit card, set up your services and diary, and only pay when you are ready. Card payments, including deposits, are processed through Stripe, so money goes to your account with clear fees. You stay in control of your data, which is handled under GDPR rules. You can cancel any time directly in your account. There is no need to phone a sales team. Cyntree is booking software for the people who run service businesses by hand, not big chains. Take a deposit on every booking, get paid on the day, and keep your admin simple.
- Free trial with no credit card needed so you can test it in your own time.
- No contracts or tie-ins, cancel any time from your settings page.
- Stripe-powered payments so deposits and card payments are reliable and familiar.
- GDPR-compliant handling of client data stored in your client database.
Frequently asked
Quick answers before you sign up
- How does pricing work for hair stylists?
- Pricing is kept simple for small operators. You pay a clear monthly fee for access to Cyntree’s booking tools, including online booking, the managed website, client database, and automated SMS and email communications. Card payments and deposits are processed through Stripe with standard card fees, so you always know what you are paying on each transaction. There are no setup charges and no extra fees to turn on features like deposits or booking forms. You can start with a free trial, see how it fits your column, then upgrade only if it works for you.
- Can I really take a deposit on every booking?
- Yes. Deposits are a core part of how Cyntree helps hair stylists protect their time. You can configure a 0 to 100 percent deposit per service, so you decide what makes sense for a fringe trim versus a full colour. Deposits are held through Stripe, using the card your client enters during online booking. You can combine this with a clear deposit forfeit policy and automated SMS reminders at 24 hours and 2 hours before the booking. This gives you real no-show protection while staying fair with regular clients.
- How long does it take to set up my bookings?
- Most stylists can get the basics running in under an hour. You add your services, timings and prices, then set your opening hours. Cyntree generates a bookable website from this information using the managed website feature, so you do not need to design from scratch. You can also upload a spreadsheet of existing clients and services using AI-assisted data import, so your client database starts filled. Once you are happy, you share your online booking link with clients by text, Instagram or on your existing site.
- What happens to my client data if I leave?
- Your data is yours. While you use Cyntree, client details sit inside the built-in client database and are handled in a GDPR-compliant way. If you decide to leave, you can export your data so you are not locked in. There are no contracts to untangle. You can cancel any time from your settings and your subscription will stop. We will keep you informed about how long your data stays available for export, and we will not sell or share your client list with other businesses.
- Can my whole salon team use one Cyntree account?
- Yes. Cyntree supports a multi-staff calendar inside one business account. Each stylist can have their own services, prices and availability using the team calendar feature. Online booking knows who is available when, and bookings land in the right stylist’s diary. Every client still sits in the same client database, so you can see history across the salon. This setup works whether you are a solo stylist renting a chair or a salon owner running several columns under one brand.
- Do I have to move my existing calendar?
- You can keep your existing tools and still bring Cyntree into the mix. With calendar sync, Cyntree can connect to Google Calendar and Apple Calendar in both directions. That means bookings made through your online booking link appear on your normal calendar, and personal events can block out time in Cyntree. You can also use AI-assisted data import to bring in existing bookings and clients from a spreadsheet, so you do not have to retype everything by hand.
Cyntree for hair stylist
Fewer no-shows, more booked hair appointments
Take a deposit on every booking, send SMS reminders at 24h and 2h, and let clients book you online while you work.
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