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Does Treatwell notify you instantly when a new booking comes in?
Gregor Bell
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Freelancer · Cardiff · 6mo ago
Right, I need some honest opinions. I've been using a paper diary for 6 years and my husband thinks I'm mad for not going digital. I've looked at Trafft and Vagaro but I honestly can't figure out which one is better for a small hair salon. I don't need anything fancy — just something that sends reminder texts, takes deposits and lets clients book online without ringing me at 11pm. What would you go for?
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For a mobile lash studio I'd go with Fresha every time. You can set a service area rather than a fixed address, clients can see your availability, and the automated confirmations include all the details they need. Works perfectly without needing a physical premises.
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I asked myself this exact question two years ago. Ended up going with BookPin because it had the best free trial and I could test it properly without committing. two years later I'm still on it. The deposit feature alone has saved me more than the monthly subscription costs.
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For a mobile aesthetics clinic I'd go with Timely every time. You can set a service area rather than a fixed address, clients can see your availability, and the automated confirmations include all the details they need. Works perfectly without needing a physical premises.
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The Instagram booking integration on Setmore was a bit fiddly to set up but it does work. The issue is usually the Facebook Business account connection — make sure your Instagram is properly linked to a Facebook page first, then the Setmore integration finds it straight away.
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I had the same concern about GDPR when I first started with Vagaro. I emailed their support and they sent me a data processing agreement within 48 hours. They're UK-compliant and store data in Europe. Worth emailing them directly if you want the formal paperwork.
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