Nail booking software with a built-in gallery
Add-ons for gel, BIAB and extensions. A photo gallery for your sets. Deposits on long appointments. Your booking page, your clients, no marketplace fees.
Built for the way nail technicians actually work
Service add-ons (gel, BIAB, extensions, art)
Clients pick a base service then layer add-ons: gel removal, BIAB overlay, nail art per nail. The price and duration update in real time.
Photo gallery for your sets
Your booking page doubles as your portfolio. Upload recent sets, tag the services used, let new clients book the look they want.
Deposits that protect long appointments
A no-show on an £80 full-set hurts. Take a deposit on any service, refund automatically when clients cancel with notice.
Independent calendar, solo by default
No team setup, no co-worker permissions to fight with. CHAIR works equally well for a single nail tech and a six-chair salon.
Why nail technicians pick CHAIR over Fresha
You own the client relationship
Fresha owns the relationship: clients use their app, see their notifications, and get recommendations for other businesses in their feed. CHAIR keeps the relationship yours. Clients book on your page directly, without a marketplace in the middle.
Flat fee, not a commission
Fresha: 20% on new marketplace clients. CHAIR: flat monthly, 0% on every booking you take, whether the client is new or has been with you for years.
Your brand, not a directory
On Fresha you appear next to every competing nail technicians in the area. On CHAIR clients book on your branded page, with your name above the door.
How CHAIR compares to Fresha and Booksy
Side-by-side on the dimensions that matter most: how you pay, who owns the client relationship, and what the page clients land on actually looks like.
Competitor pricing and policies based on each platform's public pricing pages and verified at time of writing. Plans change; please verify with the provider before switching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking app for nail technicians?
The best booking app for a nail tech handles add-ons, deposits, and a portfolio in one place. CHAIR does all three: service add-ons (gel, BIAB, extensions, art), a photo gallery on your booking page, and deposits on long appointments.
How do I take a deposit for a nail appointment?
In CHAIR, you set a deposit policy per service. A full-set might require a £15 deposit; a quick infill might be deposit-free. Clients pay the deposit when they book, and it gets credited against the appointment total.
Can I add gel removal or BIAB as add-ons?
Yes. Set up each add-on once with its own price and time, then attach to whichever services it applies to. Clients tick the add-ons they want during booking and the price plus duration update live.
Do my clients need to download an app to book a nail appointment?
No. Share your booking-page link via Instagram, WhatsApp, or a QR code. Clients book in their browser. An app is available for clients who want one but it is not required.
How is CHAIR different from Fresha or Booksy for nail techs?
Fresha and Booksy are marketplaces. They help clients discover you and charge commission on new clients. CHAIR is professional-owned. You keep 100% of every booking, your client list is exportable, and we charge a flat monthly fee rather than per-booking commission.
Ready to take your nail technician bookings on CHAIR?
Flat monthly pricing. No commission. Your clients, your brand, your business.