Field notes from better-run barbershops.
Reported guides, plain-English templates and the maths nobody else shows you - written for independent UK barbers and salon owners.
Booksy Pricing UK: What It Actually Costs in 2026
What does Booksy actually cost UK barbershops in 2026? Subscription fees, per-staff charges, and Boost commission - all explained with real numbers.
Booksy Boost Commission Explained for UK Barbers
The 30% Booksy Boost commission explained: how attribution works, when existing clients get charged, and what it costs a UK barbershop each year.
Barbershop Cancellation & Deposit Policy Template UK
UK-compliant cancellation and deposit policy for barbershops, with notice periods, fee structures, copy-and-paste template, and how to automate it.
Setora Shortlisted for Digital StartUp of the Year 2026
Setora is a finalist for Digital StartUp of the Year at the UK StartUp Awards 2026. Here's what it means for a bootstrapped barbershop platform.
Square Appointments for UK Barbershops: Is It Free?
Square Appointments has a real free UK plan, but card fees and locked features change the total cost fast for UK barbershops. See the real maths.
The Hidden Cost of 'Free' Barbershop Software
'Free' barbershop software costs UK shops thousands a year in commissions, processing fees and surprise charges. Here's what they actually cost.
Setora vs Booksy for UK Barbershops
Booksy vs Setora compared honestly. Per-user pricing, Boost commissions, and what a three-chair UK barbershop actually pays.
Walk-ins vs Appointments for UK Barbershops
Walk-ins or appointments? The data says neither. Here's how UK barbershops are using a hybrid model to cut no-shows, reduce walkouts, and fill more chairs.
How to Set Up Online Booking for Your Barbershop
Set up online booking for your barbershop in under 5 minutes. Step-by-step guide covering setup, getting clients to book, and handling walk-ins.
Nearcut vs Setora: UK Barbershop Booking Compared
Nearcut vs Setora compared honestly — pricing, features, data portability, and client fees. Find the best fit for your UK barbershop.
Fresha Fees Explained: What UK Barbers Pay
Every Fresha fee in GBP for 2026: subscription, 20% marketplace commission, card processing and SMS. Worked annual costs for 1, 3 and 5-chair shops.
How Much Are No-Shows Costing Your Barbershop?
Around 14% of barbershop bookings end in a no-show. Here's how to calculate what it's costing your shop - and five proven ways to cut the rate.
Fresha vs Setora: What UK Barbers Actually Pay
What a three-chair UK barbershop actually pays on Fresha vs Setora - subscription, processing fees, and 20% marketplace commission, all broken down honestly.
Why 60% of UK Barbers Still Use Paper Diaries
Most UK barbershops still run on pen and paper. Here's what the data says about why - and what it's costing them in no-shows, lost clients and invisible data.
Barbershop Booking Software: The Complete Guide
The plain English guide for UK barbers thinking about going digital. Covers costs, setup, data, payments, and what to look for in booking software.
Best Barbershop Booking Software UK 2026
The best barbershop booking software for UK shops in 2026, compared honestly. Setora, Fresha, Booksy, Nearcut and Squire — real costs, real reviews, no fluff.
Practical tools for independent UK barbers.
No commissions. No marketplace. No contracts. Just one flat rate - every feature included from day one.
- Barbershop booking softwareincl.
- Unlimited staff & locationsincl.
- No commission on bookingsincl.
- No contractsincl.
- Cost per month after trial£14.99