Avana is commission-free booking software for salons, barbers and beauty professionals. Unlike marketplaces like Fresha or Treatwell, Avana takes 0% commission on your revenue · you pay a flat monthly subscription from £12 and keep 100% of your service revenue. Avana provides online booking pages, SMS reminders, a per-stylist online calendar, no-show protection and an integrated checkout.
From £12/mo · Infill reminders · Per-technician calendars
Nail salon software: bookings while you focus on the nails.
Nail salon software with the right duration per service, photo upload for nail-art references at booking, and automatic infill reminders 3 weeks after gel. From £12/month, separate calendars per technician, no per-staff fee on the base. 7-day free trial.
Used by hair, barber, nail, beauty and massage salons across the Netherlands and Belgium·0% commission · your own booking page · cancel monthly
7-day free trial · Live in 15 minutes · Cancel anytime
Photo upload at bookingAutomatic infill remindersPer-technician calendars
Used by hair, barber, nail, beauty and massage salons across the Netherlands, Belgium and beyond.
0% commission · your own booking page · cancel monthly
What nail salons run into
Three bottlenecks that actually matter for a nail studio.
Service durations vary widely
A French manicure is 30 minutes, a full set of acrylics is 90 minutes, a gel pedicure is 60. Avana automatically blocks the right time per service. Clients only see slots that fit their chosen service · no 90-minute gap booked for a 30-minute appointment.
Infill appointments don't book themselves
Gel lasts 3-4 weeks before infill. Avana sends an automatic reminder 3 weeks after the last visit, with a direct booking link. Returning clients without active outreach · typical +20-30% rebooking rate.
Reference photos for nail art
Clients arrive with a Pinterest screenshot for inspiration · except they forgot to bring it. Per service you can enable a photo upload at booking. The client uploads their reference at booking, you see it before they walk in.
Nail salon software that respects how nail studios actually work.
Photo references at booking, automatic infill reminders, the right time per service · built around your daily reality, not a generic salon template.
The right duration per service, automatically
French manicure 30 min, full set acrylics 90 min, gel pedicure 60 min, BIAB 75 min, nail art +30 min add-on. Set once, applied to every booking.
Photo upload for nail-art references
Per service you can enable a photo upload at booking. Clients attach their Pinterest pic at booking · no 10-minute design discussion at the start of the appointment.
Infill reminders 3 weeks after gel
Automatic reminder 3 weeks after the last gel set, with a direct booking link (Team plan). Returning clients without active outreach · typical +20-30% rebooking.
Deposits on long sessions like full sets
A 90-minute acrylic full set blocks half your morning. Set a £15-25 deposit per service. Clients prepay, you keep the deposit on no-show.
Per-technician calendars
Each technician has their own calendar with their services. Clients pick their regular tech or take the first available. Up to 3 techs included on Pro at £39/month.
Walk-in slots that protect your day
Set a daily walk-in quota · keep some slots offline for walk-ins, the rest go online. Walk-ins know when the next free slot is, no 45-minute wait.
Manicure 30 min, acrylic full set 90 min, gel pedicure 60 min, BIAB 75 min. Set duration once. Avana applies it to every booking.
Step 2
Enable photo upload for nail-art references
Per service, turn on photo upload in the intake. Clients attach their Pinterest pic at booking · no 10-minute design discussion at the start of the appointment.
Step 3
Infill reminders bring clients back
Automatic reminder 3 weeks after the last gel set with a direct booking link. Returning clients without active outreach · typical +20-30% rebooking.
Sell polish, top coat and cuticle oil through your booking page.
Clients who just had their nails done want to maintain the result. Offer your favourite products so they can keep things looking sharp between appointments.
0% commission on your products
Nail polish (your colour range)
Your signature shades. Clients who saw a colour matched in your studio want it at home too.
Top coat & base coat
Maintenance between appointments. Salon-grade lasts longer than what the drugstore sells.
Cuticle oil
Daily care. Small bottle, high frequency, perfect impulse buy at every appointment.
Hand cream
For clients who wash their hands a lot. Prevents dry skin around the nail and extends your work.
Files & buffers
For home maintenance between visits. Fits in any handbag · great add-on.
Nail art accessories
Stickers, charms, glitter · for clients who like to experiment between appointments.
Products live in the same Avana account as your calendar. Clients see them at the checkout of their appointment.
These are examples. Sell whatever you want: from your own merchandise to gift cards, subscriptions or treatment packages. You build the catalogue.
Some salon platforms take a 20% marketplace commission on every new client they send you, or charge a per-staff fee on top of the subscription. Avana doesn't. 0% commission on bookings, up to 3 stylists included on Pro, and 100% of your service revenue stays with the salon. A small booking fee applies when clients book online · the same way any ticketing or reservation platform works. Card payments run at Stripe's standard rate of 1.5% + £0.20 · Avana adds nothing on top. Plans from £12 per month.
Solo
Solo stylists who want bookings, reminders and client records without the admin.
Card payments run at Stripe's standard rate of 1.5% + £0.20 per transaction. On a £55 payment you receive £53.97. Avana adds nothing on top.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Avana for nail salons.
Can I set different durations per service?
Yes. Per service you set the duration: French manicure 30 min, acrylics 90 min, gel pedicure 60 min, BIAB 75 min, nail art +30 min add-on. Clients only see slots that fit their chosen service.
Can clients upload reference photos for nail art?
Yes. Per service you can enable an intake form with photo upload. Clients attach their Pinterest pics or screenshot, you see it in their booking · no 10 minutes of design discussion at the start of the appointment.
Does Avana support multiple stations or technicians?
Yes. Add a calendar per technician or per station. Clients pick who they want to book with, or take the first available. Up to 3 technicians on Pro at £39/mo, each extra technician +£4.95/month.
Can I send infill reminders automatically?
Yes, on the Team plan (£69/mo). Set automatic reminders 3-4 weeks after the last gel or acrylic appointment with a direct link to book again. Nail salons typically see +20-30% rebooking rate from this.
Can I take deposits for long sessions like full sets?
Yes. Per service you set a deposit amount, e.g. £15 for a full set of acrylics. The client pays it at booking. You keep it on no-show.
What is Stripe and why does Avana use it?
Stripe is a global payment processor used by Shopify, Amazon, Lyft and millions of businesses to take card payments. Avana plugs into Stripe so your clients can pay by card on your booking page · money lands in your bank account directly from Stripe, not via Avana. We pass Stripe's rate through 1:1 with 0% added.
What do I pay per transaction?
Card payments run at Stripe's standard processing rate: 1.5% + £0.20 in the UK. Avana adds nothing on top. On a £55 payment you receive £53.97. You can see the exact breakdown for every transaction in your dashboard.
What is the booking fee?
When a client books online, a small £1.49 fee applies · the same way a booking fee works on any reservation platform. It's shown to the client at the time of booking and is non-refundable if the client cancels. It does not come out of your service revenue.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial, no credit card required. You can set up your booking page, add your services and test the full calendar before deciding.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly plans, no contract, cancel from your dashboard.