Hair salon booking website guide
A professional booking website lets customers browse your services, see your available times, and book and pay without calling or messaging you. Here's how to set one up for your hair business in under 15 minutes.
Step 1: Choose your services and prices
Start by listing every service you offer with a realistic price. For a hair salon, typical services include: Cut & Blow Dry (60 min, £55–65), Full Colour (120 min, £90–120), Half Head Highlights (90 min, £70–90), Toner/Gloss (45 min, £40–55), Colour Consultation (30 min, free). Set prices that reflect your experience and location. Don't undercharge — customers who book online have already chosen you based on your rates.
Step 2: Set up deposits for colour appointments
Cuts can be paid in full upfront — the slot is only 45–60 minutes. Colour appointments are different. A 2.5-hour colour session is a significant commitment of your time, materials, and skill. Requiring a deposit for colour bookings protects that time. Many hairdressers require a deposit equal to the full amount for colour — this also filters out customers who aren't serious.
Step 3: Set your working hours
Set your working days and hours once. Nextro automatically fills your booking page with available times and keeps it live up to a year ahead. When a slot is booked, it disappears from the page. You don't need to update anything manually.
Step 4: Set a cancellation policy
A 48-hour cancellation window is standard for hair salons. Customers who cancel with less than 48 hours notice — or who don't show — should not receive a refund. This protects your time and discourages casual cancellations. Make your policy visible on your booking page so customers know the terms before they pay.
Step 5: Share your booking link
Add your Nextro booking link to your Instagram bio (it's just a URL — nextroapp.com/book/yourname). Add it to your Google Business profile. Include it in your WhatsApp status. Anywhere you currently receive booking enquiries should direct people to your booking link instead.
Common questions
Answers about booking, payments, and getting started with Nextro.
Can freelance hairdressers use Nextro?
Yes. Nextro is designed for independent stylists — whether you work from home, rent a chair, or have your own studio. Your booking website is yours, not linked to a salon.
Should I require a deposit for colour appointments?
Yes. Colour appointments typically take 90 minutes to 3 hours. A no-show or last-minute cancellation wastes that time and your product. Requiring a deposit for colour appointments protects your most valuable slots.
Can I offer free consultations as a separate booking?
Yes. Add a free consultation as a service at £0. New colour clients can book a consultation, then book their colour appointment separately.
Can I have different prices for cuts vs colour?
Yes. Each service has its own price. You might charge £58 for a cut and blow dry and £98 for a full colour — each managed separately.
How does Nextro compare to Fresha for hairdressers?
Fresha takes a commission on marketplace bookings and lists you alongside competitors. Nextro charges a flat £29/month — no commission, no marketplace. Your booking website is independent.
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