Salon & Beauty Studio Software · Nairobi, Kenya
Spend less time on bookings. Run your salon with calm.
Keep appointments organized, calculate stylist commissions automatically without arguments, and review daily sales from your phone. Built specifically for hair salons, barbershops, and spas across Kenya.
Available for single salons and multi-branch beauty brands across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.
Common Salon Headaches
Problems we help salon owners solve
Running a busy salon in Kenya is demanding. When operations rely on paper appointment books and mental math, revenue leaks and misunderstandings happen every week.
Double Bookings & No-Shows
Clients arrive at the same time for the same stylist, leading to long waiting times, frustrated customers, and lost walk-in revenue.
Commission Disputes
Stylists and barbers disputing commission calculations at month-end because split payments and service records were scribbled on paper notebooks.
Front Desk Revenue Leakage
Cash and M-Pesa payments failing to match daily service sheets when the owner is away from the salon, forcing you to stay physically present all day.
Manual Reminder Fatigue
Spending 2 hours every evening manually texting tomorrow’s booked clients on personal WhatsApp numbers just to confirm their attendance.
The Process
How the system works in 3 practical steps
Configure services and staff
Set up your service catalog (braids, cuts, coloring, nails, facials), pricing, duration, and each stylist’s agreed commission percentage.
Receive appointments & reminders
Clients book through your branded link or your receptionist logs walk-ins. The system sends automatic WhatsApp reminders before their scheduled slot.
Automatic daily reconciliation
Every completed service is recorded with its M-Pesa or cash transaction code. Commission splits and daily net profit calculate automatically in real time.
See how the system could work for your salon
We can demonstrate appointment scheduling, staff commission calculations, and WhatsApp reminders tailored to your exact service menu.
Features & Outcomes
Built for the daily realities of Kenyan salons
Interactive Booking Calendar
View your entire salon’s day at a glance. Filter by stylist, station, or service room with instant drag-and-drop rescheduling.
- Avoid overlapping stylist bookings
- Manage walk-in counter queues cleanly
WhatsApp Appointment Reminders
Send automated WhatsApp booking confirmations and pre-visit reminders so clients show up on time and empty chairs are minimized.
- Reduces no-shows by up to 35%
- One-click reschedule confirmation
Automated Commission Payouts
Calculate daily, weekly, or monthly staff earnings automatically based on your agreed percentages. Eliminates disputes and keeps stylists motivated.
- Transparent staff payout sheets
- Separate service vs product margins
Client Visit History & Notes
Record client preferences, hair color formulas, allergies, and past visits so any stylist can deliver a personalized experience.
- Stored client phone numbers
- Quick re-booking of favorite services
Product Inventory & Low-Stock Alerts
Track retail products sold over the counter as well as salon treatments consumed, alerting you before essential supplies run out.
- Shelf retail vs internal use tracking
- WhatsApp low-stock threshold alerts
M-Pesa Till & Shift Reports
Log M-Pesa confirmation codes and cash receipts. Generate an end-of-day summary to verify your till balance against completed service receipts.
- Instant shift closure report
- Accessible on your phone anytime
Suitability
Who this system is designed for
Hair Salons & Spas
Multi-chair salons offering braiding, weaving, chemical treatments, nail care, and facials.
Barbershops & Grooming Lounges
Executive barbershops managing walk-ins, premium membership appointments, and barber daily splits.
Nail Bars & Lash Studios
Specialized studios where appointment duration, technician availability, and service timing are crucial.
Multi-Branch Beauty Chains
Owners operating branches across different Nairobi estates who need centralized visibility over sales.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How do automated WhatsApp appointment reminders work?
When a client schedules an appointment through your booking link or front desk, the system logs their details and automatically sends a friendly confirmation. Before their slot (for example, 2 hours or 1 day in advance), a scheduled reminder is sent via WhatsApp to verify attendance and reduce missed appointments.
Can the system handle different commission rates for different stylists or services?
Yes. You can assign specific commission percentages or flat fees per stylist, barber, or service. For example, a senior colorist can receive a different commission rate from a junior stylist, and retail product sales can have separate commission tiers.
Can we track salon inventory like hair treatments, shampoos, and dyes?
Yes. The system tracks both internal consumables used during services (such as bleaches and developers) and retail shelf products sold to clients, alerting you when stock levels run low.
Does the system record Lipa Na M-Pesa Till payments?
Yes. The cashier or receptionist can record M-Pesa Buy Goods Till, Paybill, cash, and card payments. Daily sales reports reconcile payments against staff shifts, eliminating end-of-day accounting errors.
Can the system run on a tablet or smartphone at the front desk?
Yes. Our salon management software is web-based and fully responsive. It works smoothly on iPads, Android tablets, smartphones, and laptops connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data, with zero expensive hardware lock-in.
How much does a salon management system cost in Kenya?
We provide transparent, fixed-scope project quotes based on your salon branches, stylist count, and specific module needs. Custom salon setups typically start from KES 35,000 as a one-time build with full system ownership and no mandatory foreign currency monthly subscriptions.
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Ready to organize your salon bookings and commissions?
Talk to our team in Nairobi. We will discuss your current service menu, booking challenges, and show you how a tailored management system gives you peace of mind.
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