Salonist
Salon and spa software for bookings, POS and customer growth
What is Salonist?
Salonist is cloud-based management software for salons, spas and beauty and wellness businesses. It brings online booking, appointment scheduling, point of sale, customer records, inventory, staff management and marketing into one platform.
Teams can manage recurring appointments, send reminders, track stock and sales, and run loyalty and membership programs. Owners can coordinate one location or multiple branches and use reports to review business performance.
Salonist helps beauty businesses organize daily work and maintain client relationships as they grow. A free Marketplace plan and paid subscription plans are available; feature availability varies by plan. Explore the product, compare plans or book a demo at salonist.io.
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