Salon software features, chapter by chapter
Ten features, grouped the way a salon day runs: booking the chair, getting paid right, and selling and stocking the shelf. Each has its own page explaining how it works on a real floor.
01The book
Booking the chair
Feature 01 · The bookAppointments & booking
A column per stylist, colour processing gaps you can book into, online booking from Instagram.
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Feature 02 · The money heldDeposits & no-show fees
Deposits per service, held as client credit, applied at checkout, with a clear refund trail.
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Feature 05 · The floorService staff
Roles, PINs and permissions for stylists, assistants and the desk; service staff on every ticket.
Read the chapter02The money
Getting paid right
Feature 03 · The money columnStylist commission
Flat or tiered commission on services and retail, with the maths shown line by line.
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Feature 09 · The numbers pageReports
Revenue by stylist, retail per ticket, deposits, no-shows, stock and tax in one place.
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Feature 08 · The keepsakesLoyalty & gift cards
Reward points per visit, gift cards, client groups and balances printed on receipts.
Read the chapter03The shelf
Selling and stocking
Feature 04 · The shelfRetail product sales
Barcodes, variants, stock counts and retail commission; the same products go online.
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Feature 07 · The colour barBackbar inventory
Colour tubes, developer and treatments tracked as stock, with purchase orders and alerts.
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Feature 06 · The card fileClient history
Visits, colour formulas, allergies, purchases and deposits on one client card.
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Feature 10 · The branchesMulti-location
Several salons, one account: shared clients, per-location stock and staff, side-by-side reports.
Read the chapterOr fan through the swatch book
Fan the book open as you scroll. Drag it to turn it, or pick a swatch below: each one is a part of the salon the software runs.
Every feature, in every trial.
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Questions about the features
Coverage
What features does salon software need?
At minimum: an appointment book with real durations, online booking, deposits, checkout with retail, stylist commission, client records and reports. Growing salons add backbar stock, loyalty, gift cards and multi-location.
Are all features in every plan?
Almost all. Tiered commission and backbar inventory start on the Salon plan; assistant roles and advanced accounting on Salon House. See pricing.
Is there an app?
GetSalonPOS runs in any browser on phones, tablets and computers; add it to your home screen like an app.
Does it include an online store?
Yes, generated from the products and services you add. See online store.
Integrations
Does it connect to my card machine?
It works with your own processor and records the payment method on each sale. See the hardware guide.
Does it work with WooCommerce?
Yes, a WooCommerce connector can sync products and stock if you already run a WooCommerce shop.
Is there an API?
Yes, an API connector is available for custom integrations; ask on your demo.
Can I connect marketing tools?
The bundle includes the Salon GHL snapshot for GoHighLevel. See the bundle.