Guides for Salon and Spa Owners
Where Should I Start?
Start with how to choose salon software, then read the cost guides before you sign anything: card fees, marketplace fees and add-ons decide what you really pay. Each guide opens with a short answer, names its sources and shows when it was last reviewed. None of them is legal or tax advice.
How to Choose Salon SoftwareHow Much Does Salon Software Cost?Free Salon Booking Software: What Free Really MeansSalon Card Processing Fees ExplainedMarketplace New-Client Fees for Salons, ExplainedSalon Commission and Payroll SoftwareSoftware for Booth Rental Salons and Independent StylistsMed Spa Software and HIPAA: What to CheckAI Receptionists for Salons: Prices and RulesSoftware for Freelance and Bridal Makeup Artists
Guides mention specific products only as examples, using facts from the same vendor pages as our software listings. They do not rank them. Laws and vendor prices both change, so each guide shows the date we last updated it. If a rule or price has moved, please send a correction.