Booking software for
Hairdressers
Stop managing colour bookings over the phone and losing track of client records. Nextro gives hairdressers a professional booking page where clients choose their service, pick a time, and pay upfront — so you arrive focused on the hair, not the admin.
3-day free trial. No setup fee. Ready in minutes.
The problems you're solving
Phone bookings and no-shows eat your day
A two-hour balayage slot costs you far more than the service price when the client doesn't show. Phone bookings feel low-commitment — clients cancel freely when nothing financial is at stake. And taking calls between clients breaks your concentration at the worst possible moments.
Colour appointments need exact timing
A root touch-up followed immediately by a blow-dry is tight. A full colour with toner and a style takes three hours. Booking systems that treat every appointment as the same length create impossible back-to-back clashes — and stressed stylists.
Client records exist in five different places
The formula for a client's highlights is in a notebook. Their last visit is in a text thread. Their preference for the extra conditioning treatment is in your head. When you are busy, continuity breaks down — and clients notice.
Regulars drift to whoever has an opening
A client who visits every six weeks is a significant part of your income. If booking the next appointment requires a phone call or waiting for you to reply to an Instagram message, the path of least resistance is to book whoever responds first.
How Nextro solves it
What you get
Service-specific appointment lengths
Cut and blow-dry: 60 minutes. Root colour and toner: 2.5 hours. Balayage with toner and style: 3 hours. Set each service with its correct duration and Nextro only shows clients valid booking times — no impossible overlaps.
Upfront card payment for every booking
Clients pay when they book, via Stripe. A two-hour colour appointment requires a two-hour commitment — financial as well as time. No-show rates drop significantly when clients have already paid.
Buffer time between appointments
Add buffer time after colour appointments for cleanup, mixing, and preparation. The next client only sees times that leave you enough space — no more racing between appointments.
Automatic rebooking reminders
After an appointment ends, Nextro can prompt clients to rebook. For a client on a six-week cycle, that nudge arrives at week five — before they've booked elsewhere.
Your own booking page, not a directory
Nextro gives you a branded booking link — not a platform listing alongside competitors. Clients come directly to you. No marketplace, no commission on referred clients.
Credit packs for loyal clients
Offer four or six appointments at a bundled rate. Loyal clients who pre-purchase visits rebook reliably and cancel less. It also improves cash flow — you receive payment before the appointments happen.
Getting started
Up and running in minutes
Add your services and hours
List your services with individual durations and prices — cut and blow-dry, root colour, highlights, balayage. Set your working hours. Your booking page is live immediately.
Send clients your link
Add your Nextro link to your Instagram bio, WhatsApp, and anywhere you promote your work. Clients book and pay themselves without messaging you.
Focus on the chair, not the diary
Your diary fills automatically. You receive a notification for each new booking. Clients receive a confirmation and a 24-hour reminder. No chasing, no no-shows.
Ready to get started?
3-day free trial · £29/month after · No commission · Cancel anytime
Questions answered
Common questions
Answers about booking, payments, and getting started with Nextro.
Can hairdressers set different lengths for colour vs. cut appointments?
Yes. Each service has its own duration. A root touch-up can be 90 minutes, a balayage 3 hours, a cut and blow-dry 60 minutes. Nextro only shows clients times where the full service fits before your next commitment.
How does Nextro help hairdressers reduce no-shows?
Every booking requires card payment upfront via Stripe. Clients who have already paid are far less likely to cancel without notice. You also set a cancellation policy — clients who cancel within a defined window may forfeit part or all of their payment depending on how you configure it.
Can independent hairdressers use Nextro without a salon?
Yes — Nextro is designed for independent operators. Whether you work from a home salon, rent a chair, or work mobile, you get a fully functional booking page and payment system for £29/month.
Does Nextro work for mobile hairdressers?
Yes. Mobile hairdressers can list their services, set their hours, and take bookings and payment online. You can add a travel note or address to your booking page so clients know how your mobile service works.
Can I take a deposit for colour appointments without charging the full price?
Nextro currently takes the full service price upfront at the time of booking. This is the most effective approach for preventing no-shows — a partial deposit still leaves financial room for clients to walk away.