Avana is commission-free salon scheduling software for salons, barbers and beauty professionals. Unlike marketplaces like Fresha, Avana takes 0% commission on your revenue — you pay a flat monthly subscription from $15 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 $15/mo · Fill-in reminders · Per-tech 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 fill-in reminders 3 weeks after gel. From $15/month, separate calendars per nail tech, no per-staff fee on the base. 7-day free trial.

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Photo upload at bookingAutomatic fill-in remindersPer-tech calendars
Avana online booking system for salons with the salon's own booking page

Used by salons across the US, Canada and Europe.

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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.

Fill-in appointments don't book themselves

Gel lasts 3-4 weeks before a fill-in. Avana sends an automatic reminder 3 weeks after the last visit with a direct booking link. Regulars come back 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 text it over. Per service you can enable a photo upload at booking. The client uploads their reference, you see it before they walk in.

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What you get for your nail salon

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.

Fill-in reminders 3 weeks after gel

Automatic reminder 3 weeks after the last gel set, with a direct booking link (Team plan). Regulars rebook 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 $20-30 deposit per service. Clients prepay, you keep the deposit on no-show.

Per-tech calendars

Each nail tech 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 $45/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 exactly when the next free slot is, no 45-minute wait in the lobby.

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How it works for nail salons

From design brief to fill-in, in three steps.

Step 1: add your services with the right duration per nail treatment

Step 1

Add services with the right duration

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 at booking so clients send their nail-art reference

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: fill-in reminders fire 3 weeks after gel and bring clients back

Step 3

Fill-in reminders bring clients back

Automatic reminder 3 weeks after the last gel set with a direct booking link. Regulars rebook without active outreach — typical +20-30% rebooking.

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Pricing

Keep 100% of your service revenue.

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 2.9% + $0.30 — Avana adds nothing on top. Plans from $15 per month.

Solo

Solo stylists who want bookings, reminders and client records without the admin.

$15per month

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  • 1 staff member
  • 1 location
  • Online booking page
  • Calendar and client database
  • Email and SMS reminders
  • Deposits and cancellation policy
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Team

Multi-staff salons or multi-location operators who want one central dashboard.

$79per month

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  • Everything in Pro, plus:
  • Up to 3 staff and 3 locations included
  • +$5 per extra staff/month, +$25 per extra location/month
  • Automated marketing: rebooking reminders, win-back campaigns, birthday messages
  • Priority support (response within 2 hours)
  • Branded confirmation and reminder emails
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Card payments run at Stripe's standard rate of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. On a $55 payment you receive $53.10. 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 nail techs?

Yes. Add a calendar per nail tech or per station. Clients pick who they want to book with, or take the first available. Up to 3 nail techs on Pro at $45/mo, each extra tech +$5/month.

Can I send fill-in reminders automatically?

Yes, on the Team plan ($79/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. $20 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: 2.9% + $0.30 in the US. Avana adds nothing on top. On a $55 payment you receive $53.10. You can see the exact breakdown for every transaction in your dashboard.

What is the booking fee?

When a client books online, a small $1.99 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.

Focus on the nails, not the phone.

Plans from $15/month, photo intake and fill-in reminders included. 7-day free trial.

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