Software built only for nail salons.
SimpliNail tracks every turn, splits tips, calculates commission, and takes online bookings, all automatically. From one chair to many locations.
ONE WORKSPACE. EVERY PART OF YOUR DAY.
See bookings, service details and appointment status in one organized calendar.
Keep customers and technicians connected, from arrival through the service.
Bring services, payments and gift cards into the same everyday workflow.
SimpliNail’s calendar puts every booking, technician, and appointment status in one place, from the first booking to the final checkout.
A connected workspace for your front desk, your team and your salon day.
Work from your existing desktop or tablet.
Keep your everyday workflow in one place
Access the tools you need across devices
SimpliNail runs on the desktop or tablet you already own, and clients get their booking confirmation on their phone.
Nail salon turn tracker and walk-in queue
SimpliNail tracks turns automatically for walk-ins and online bookings. Sim AI handles full turns, half turns, and late check-ins so every tech gets a fair rotation, no matter how complex your rules are.
Fast checkout and basic reports for new and small salons.
Add online booking, gift cards, Google reviews, and mobile apps for you and your techs.
Turns, payroll, marketing, and full reports for busy salons.
Everything in Hypergrowth, built for owners with multiple locations.
“ My techs stopped arguing about turns in the first week. And I finally know exactly what I owe everyone on payday — no spreadsheet, no guessing. ”
The one that matches your size and how your clients arrive. A solo tech mainly needs fast checkout; a salon with several techs and walk-ins needs a turn queue, tips tracked per tech, and payroll reports. SimpliNail is built only for nail salons, with turns, commission payroll, and tip splitting included. Best POS System for a Nail Salon: Basic vs. Standard vs. Advanced
A turn system is the rotation that decides which tech takes the next walk-in. Most salons rotate by check-in order and count each service as a full or half turn. The biggest risk isn’t which system you pick — it’s rules that only live in the owner’s head. Nail Salon Turn Systems Explained: Full Turns, Half Turns, and Fair Rotation
It depends on the rule your salon chooses — there is no single right answer, and there are four fair options. Pick one, write it down, and apply it the same way to every tech. Do Appointment Clients Count as a Turn? 4 Fair Ways to Decide
Most salons use commission (50/50, 60/40, or 70/30), guaranteed pay (bao lương), or a step-up commission. Whatever the model, it still has to follow the wage rules — and techs care more about take-home pay than the percentage. Bao Lương, 50/50, 60/40, or 70/30? How to Pay Nail Techs So They Stay
In most nail salons, techs are W-2 employees. A 1099 fits only a true booth renter who sets her own prices, takes her own payments, and keeps her own clients. If you set the prices, run the turn list, and take payment at your front desk, regulators will see an employee. 1099 vs. W-2 for Nail Salons: The Checklist Every Owner Needs
Change how you’re priced, not just the rate: move to interchange-plus pricing, tap or dip every card, stop paying junk fees, and never lease a terminal. How to Reduce Credit Card Processing Fees at Your Nail Salon
Cash discounts and dual pricing (posting a card price and a cash price) are generally protected by federal law. A surcharge — a fee added for paying by credit card — follows strict card-network rules and is banned or capped in some states. Confirm with your processor before you change how you price. Dual Pricing vs. Cash Discount: What Nail Salon Owners Need to Know
Start from what each service costs you — supplies, the tech’s commission, and your margin — then check your local market. Personal care prices rose 4.2% in the year to August 2026 (BLS), so a menu that hasn’t moved is quietly giving every client a discount. How to Price Nail Services: Build a Price List That Pays
In one salon software company’s benchmark, the top 10% of nail salons by revenue booked 78% of appointments online, compared with 42% at the typical salon. That doesn’t prove booking causes higher revenue, but after-hours booking and reminders help explain why the two go together. Why Online Booking Separates the Top 10% of Nail Salons
It depends less on your chairs and more on your space. Moving into a former salon can cost about $32,000 to $57,000 for six stations, before repairs, furniture, and supplies; building six stations in an empty shell can pass $175,000. Buying an existing salon is a third path — the median sold for $152,000 in 2025 (BizBuySell). How Much Does It Cost to Open a Nail Salon? (2026 Budget by Size)
Five things, in order: licenses, a space that passes inspection, real ventilation, a team you can keep, and working systems. Most first-time owners get the order wrong, and that’s where the money goes. How to Open a Nail Salon: The Complete Guide
The all-in-one operating system for nail and beauty salons — booking, POS, turns, and payroll, built to be fair and simple.