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Fresha used to be free. Then in 2025 they started charging 20% commission on every new client. For a busy salon, that adds up fast. Here are 7 alternatives.
Every empty chair is money you earned but never received. UK salons lose £1.6 billion to no-shows every year. Two simple
Taking deposits is completely legal for UK salons. But using the right wording and setting a fair policy makes all the d
Most booking platforms weren't built for aesthetics clinics. They don't handle consent forms, medical history, or contra
Paper consent forms in a filing cabinet are not sufficient in 2026. Here's exactly what UK aesthetics clinics must inclu
Fresha used to be free. Then in 2025 they started charging 20% commission on every new client. For a busy salon, that adds up fast. Here are 7 alternatives.
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