Beauty
Booking software for afro hair salons
Braids that take six hours, a photo of the look sent at booking, and a deposit that protects the day.
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The challenges facing afro hair salons
Two hours or eight: the style decides the day
Twists and a full weave do not occupy the same time. One slot length for everyone loses hours on one side and overruns on the other.
With Kagenda
Each service gets its own slots: some in the morning, others late in the day.
Hours per service
A no-show is a lost day
Six hours blocked for someone who does not come. At that length it cannot be made up, and a deposit is not strictness, it is necessity.
With Kagenda
Take a deposit at booking time and get paid online before the session.
Deposits and payments
A photo says more than a description
"Medium-length box braids" covers three hours of difference. Parting size, length, number: that is what you need to know before blocking the day.
With Kagenda
Ask your questions at booking time: reason, history, expectations.
Custom fields
Add-ons make the quote
Hair supplied or brought, pre-stretched or not, length, pattern. Every combination has its price, and it works out better on a page than on the phone on a Saturday afternoon.
With Kagenda
Clients book from your page, even while you are with someone else or closed.
24/7 online booking
The appointment is booked weeks ahead
What is booked far ahead is forgotten far ahead. A reminder on a six-hour appointment is worth more than on any other.
With Kagenda
Texts and emails go out before every appointment, with nothing to remember.
Automatic reminders
The features that matter to you
24/7 online booking
Clients book from your page, even while you are with someone else or closed.
Learn moreOne central calendar
Every session in one place, by day, week or month.
Learn moreDeposits and payments
Take a deposit at booking time and get paid online before the session.
Learn moreCustom fields
Ask your questions at booking time: reason, history, expectations.
Learn moreHours per service
Each service gets its own slots: some in the morning, others late in the day.
Learn moreAutomatic reminders
Texts and emails go out before every appointment, with nothing to remember.
Learn moreClient records
History, preferences and follow-up notes gathered on one record per client.
Learn moreDeposits and payments
Take a deposit at booking time and get paid online before the session.
Learn more
Practical guide: Afro hair salons
- One service per style and per length, each with its real duration. Eight hours announced beats six hours promised.
- A deposit above a certain number of hours. It is the day it protects, not the principle.
- Add-ons — hair supplied, preparation, length, pattern — offered at booking with their price and the time they add.
- A "reference photo" field or a guided description: three precise questions beat one free-text box.
- A reminder two days before, then the night before. On a full day, two messages are not too many.
- The next appointment offered at the end of the sitting: braids get redone on a cycle, and the date is already known.
Frequently asked questions
How much do braids cost in a salon?
Around £80 to £250 for box braids depending on length and parting size, £30 to £90 for cornrows, and £150 to £400 for a full weave install. Set your own prices.
Do you need a qualification to open an afro hair salon in the UK?
No. Hairdressing is not a regulated profession here, and no qualification is required by law — registration with the Hairdressing Council is voluntary. Two practical points carry more weight than any certificate. Traction alopecia is the risk that generates complaints in this trade, and insurers expect a documented consultation and a record of what the client was told about tension and duration. And chemical relaxers fall under COSHH: assessment, ventilation and manufacturer's instructions, with a patch test before colour. A London borough may also require a special treatment licence for the premises.
Can I ask for a deposit on long services?
Yes, above whatever duration you choose.
How do I show an accurate duration for each style?
By creating one service per style and per length.
Can I sell the hair as an add-on?
Yes, with its price, chosen at booking.
How do I collect the look they want beforehand?
With custom fields, including a reference photo.
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