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 · Photo intake · Deposits standard
Tattoo studio software with intake forms, deposits and per-artist calendars.
Tattoo studio software that handles what tattoo bookings actually need: custom intake forms with health questions and reference photo upload, deposits on long sessions, and per-artist calendars for resident artists and guest spots. From $15/month, 7-day free trial.
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Custom intake forms with photo uploadPer-artist calendarsDeposits standard
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What tattoo studios need
Three things every tattoo studio runs into.
Reference photos and design briefs at booking
Clients book a sleeve and forget to send the inspiration. Avana lets you build a custom intake form per service with photo upload — clients attach their references and design notes when they book, you walk into the consult prepared.
Health intake before the session
Allergies, medications, skin conditions, previous tattoos. A custom intake form per service collects this before the session, so consent and health checks are done before the client walks in — important for compliance with state-by-state health rules.
Deposits protect 4-hour sessions
A 4-hour back-piece no-show is half a day of revenue plus prep time. Set a 30-50% deposit per service. Clients prepay, you keep the deposit on no-show. Standard on Pro and Team plans.
Tattoo studio software built around how artists actually work.
Custom intake forms, photo references, deposit-protected sessions and per-artist calendars for resident artists and guest spots.
Custom intake forms with reference photo upload
Per service you build the intake form: design brief, placement, size, color or black-and-grey, allergies, medications. Photo upload included so clients attach their references at booking.
Deposits on every session over 1 hour
Set a 30-50% deposit per service. Clients pay at booking, you keep the deposit on no-show. Deducted from the final bill at checkout.
Per-artist calendars for residents and guest spots
Each artist has their own calendar with their own services, hours and buffer times. Add a guest artist for a 2-week residency without changing the bill — Pro covers up to 3 artists at $45/month.
Client notes and tattoo history per client
Note healing photos, future ideas, allergies, what was done last session. Returning clients get continuity — their existing work informs the next session without re-asking everything.
Pre-session aftercare instructions in the email
Add custom pre-session text per service: what to eat, what to wear, when to arrive. After the session, send aftercare instructions automatically.
Booking link in your Instagram bio
Most tattoo bookings in the US start on Instagram or a referral text. Drop your Avana link in your bio — clients book direct, no DM ping-pong, no 'sorry, just got booked'.
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.
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 tattoo studios.
Can clients upload reference photos at booking?
Yes. Per service you can enable a photo upload field in the intake form. Clients attach their Pinterest references, custom design briefs or healing photos from previous tattoos.
Can I require a health intake form before the session?
Yes. Per service you build a custom form with the questions that matter for that booking — health conditions, allergies, medications, previous tattoos, recent sun exposure. The client fills it in before they arrive.
Can I require deposits on long sessions?
Yes. Per service you set a deposit amount, typically 30-50% for sessions over an hour. Client pays at booking, you keep the deposit on no-show, deducted from the final bill at checkout.
Can each artist have their own calendar?
Yes. Add a calendar per artist with their own services, hours and buffer time. Up to 3 artists included on Pro at $45/month, +$5 per extra artist. Useful for guest spots and residencies.
Can I save healing photos and tattoo history per client?
Yes. Per client you can attach photos and notes — placement, healing, touch-ups, future ideas. All stored encrypted, only visible to you and your team.
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.