Nail Salon Software by Square: Your All-In One Solution (2025)

FAQ

• What is nail salon software and what does it do?

  Nail salon software is any software that helps owners and nail technicians with their day-to-day operations. Often, nail salon software automates and improves processes for booking and scheduling, communicating with customers, staff management, marketing, inventory management, and payments.

• Can I use Square to power my entire nail salon?

  Yes. Square tools and services extend beyond payments. Square is an all-in-one point of sale that includes key features of nail salon software (such as scheduling, cancellation fees, and reporting). The Square ecosystem is specifically designed to take care of front-desk operations, such as online booking and client management, and back-of-house tasks, such as payroll, checking, and team management.

  For nail salon owners looking to power their entire business, consider other Square features for cash flow management, flexible loans, payroll, and a free eCommerce site.

• Is Square right for my business?

  If your business requires a point of sale for booking, payments, and more, Square has what you need. Whether that’s a nail salon or day spa, our solution makes it easy to integrate booking, eCommerce, scheduling, staff management, and payments so you can run your business seamlessly from one app.

  Plus, the Square ecosystem has a variety of tools to help you grow, such as Square Marketing, Square Gift Cards, Square Banking, and more.

  Want to learn more about how Square can help your beauty business? Check out industry insights.

• What payment methods are supported by Square POS?

  Square works with any U.S.-issued and most internationally issued magstripe or chip cards bearing a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, or UnionPay logo. Square also supports digital payments through wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay (including taking payments with just your phone).

  In addition to traditional payment methods, Square offers Afterpay for customers looking to spend between $1 and $2,000 for purchases online via Square Online or in person via Square hardware.

• How can I switch from my current booking solution?

  You can bulk your customer and inventory lists to Square and get up and running quickly. If you currently use Acuity, Booker, Fresha, Vagaro, or another booking software or salon solution, Square will likely fit more of your needs with our easy-to-use interface. If you already have a website, it’s easy to transfer your existing domain to Square Online.

• How does Square manage tipping for my nail technicians?

  Square offers a variety of options for customers to select a tip for their nail technician through the Square POS.

  After customizing the settings, a tipping screen will appear during the checkout process. The screen will prompt customers to add a tip to their service.

  Tips can be calculated as a set rate or a percentage of the transaction. Additionally, customers can turn on custom tipping, if preferable.

• Can I book appointments and take payments from my website?

  Yes. With Square, you can create an online booking website for your nail salon business or embed a booking widget or button on your existing website. With these tools, customers can view availability by nail technician and book appointments easily online. You can also request that customers prepay or provide their credit card information when booking online to reduce no-shows.