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Setting up your Nail Salon

Ready to streamline your operations? This guide will walk you through setting up your Vagaro account, sharing best practices & unlocking key features used by successful businesses like yours use to boost their bottom line.

Step 1:

Set Up Your Nail Salon Information

Set Up Your Business Profile

Settings > Business Profile

Ensure your nail salon is easy to find by adding your location (salon address), contact details (phone number, email), business hours, and a stylish description of your services (e.g., manicures, pedicures, acrylics, and nail art). Include your website URL to allow clients to book their next appointment online or browse your services.

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Add Your Policies

Settings > Facility Information

Set up your cancellation, no-show, and refund policies to protect your schedule. For example, you can require deposits or charge for missed appointments, especially for longer sessions like full sets or intricate nail designs.

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Build Out Your Service Menu

Settings > Service / Class Menu

Add all your nail services, from classic manicures and pedicures to acrylic extensions, gel nails, dip powder, and intricate nail art. Be sure to include buffer times for cleaning and sanitizing between clients. You can also configure taxes and suggest add-on services like hand massages or cuticle care treatments.

Add-On Services: Automate the suggestion of add-on services like cuticle oil treatments, hand masks, or nail art enhancements to help boost your average checkout.

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Staff Profiles

Settings > Employee Profiles

Create detailed profiles for each nail technician, including their working hours, specialties (e.g., gel nails, dip powder, 3D nail art), and certifications. Showcase their talent and favorite techniques to help clients pick the right technician for their desired look.

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Step 2:

Customize Your Nail Salon Account

Automate Reminders

Settings > Booking > Email and Text Notifications

Reduce no-shows by setting up text and email reminders. Send reminders 24 to 48 hours before appointments, ensuring clients never miss their slot.

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Set Up Your Online Appointment Rules and Waitlist

Settings > Bookings > Online Appointments

Capture clients who drop by without an appointment and add them to a waitlist. This feature helps manage busy periods and fill last-minute cancellations while maintaining excellent customer service.

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Create Customer Profiles

Settings > Customers

Store important details about your regulars, including contact information, preferred nail services (e.g., "gel polish with glitter accent"), and specific preferences like nail shape (e.g., almond, coffin) or favorite polish colors. Tracking this info will help ensure a personalized and memorable experience.

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Photos

Settings > Look & Feel > Photo Gallery

Add professional branding by uploading your salon’s logo, portfolio photos, and shots of your best work—whether it’s intricate nail art, colorful gel extensions, or classic French manicures. Showcasing your style can attract new clients.

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Recommended Features

Take it a step further with these key features used by successful businesses like yours!

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Online Shopping Cart

Sell everything online from products & services to memberships & gift cards. Plus, require deposits to avoid no-shows & cancellations.

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Get Featured

Skyrocket your business to the top of Vagaro listings & get seen by more local clients.

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Packages & Memberships

Build loyalty & boost recurring revenue by offering memberships & packages.

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Social Media Integration

Get customers to book directly from your social accounts with our free integration.

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Daily Deals

When you add a Daily Deal, you're 4x more likely to be booked by new customers! Plus, it's free!

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Email & Text Marketing

Create & send campaigns to promote deals, send reminders, or share exciting updates. Send 1,000 emails for free when you activate Email Marketing!

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Credit Card Processing

Streamline your payments & offer interest-free payments with Vagaro's credit card processing.

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Connect

Connect with your clients and team more easily with our 2-way messaging app.

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Checked off the above steps?

Congratulations!

Now, it's time to shine! Get ready to elevate your business & watch your earnings soar.

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