From chair rental versus employed stylists to commission structures, apprentice pipelines and self-employed contracts — these guides help UK salon and barbershop owners build the right team and keep them.
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Should your salon replace the receptionist with AI, or pair them? A practical 2026 guide for UK salon owners weighing the cost, quality and client experience.
Should your salon replace the receptionist with AI, or pair them? A practical 2026 guide for UK salon owners weighing the cost, quality and client experience.
Yes — 60 days free with no card required. Every feature is unlocked during the trial, including deposits, reminders, POS and your free salon website.
Unlimited. Three staff are included in the £22 monthly price, and each additional staff member is £5 per month with their own diary, rota and permissions.
£22 per month with up to 3 staff included and £5 per month for each extra staff member. There is 0% commission on bookings, no contract, and the first 60 days are free.
Yes. LushLane syncs with your Google Business Profile so clients can book straight from Google Search and Maps, and pulls your Google reviews onto your salon page.