New in OpenChair: staff prices and imported client history | 15–31 August 2026
Clearer staff prices and colour appointment timing, plus a “Client since” date that reflects earlier visits when appointment history is imported.
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What does spa software cost for a four-therapist Australian day spa?
Compare day-spa software costs for four therapists, including subscription, rooms, payments, payouts, messaging, packages and hardware.
Can you run a lash and brow studio from your phone or tablet?
Check what lash and brow artists can do on phones and tablets, including client records, shared-device access, checkout and compatible-phone Tap to Pay.
How should a lash and brow studio use deposits?
Set clear deposit rules for lash and brow bookings, distinguish paid deposits from saved cards, and keep payment requests and checkout balances accurate.
Can you run a barbershop from your phone or tablet?
What a barber can realistically manage from a phone or tablet, from the diary and client history to walk-ins, booking changes and payment.
Deposits, card protection and cancellation requests: what the booking status actually tells you
Understand the difference between a deposit, card protection, a cancellation request and a completed payment in OpenChair.
New in OpenChair: booking-linked forms and working hours | 1–14 August 2026
Clients can complete consultation forms after booking, while your team gets clearer timesheet approvals and an easier-to-read colour calendar.
Can you run a waxing studio from your phone or tablet?
What therapists can manage from a phone or tablet, from the diary and client history to booking changes, checkout and payments.
How to handle Instagram booking enquiries in a lash and brow studio
Turn common Instagram enquiries towards the right booking route while keeping replies, client context and booking actions under studio control.
Can you run a day spa from your phone or tablet?
Follow a day-spa guest between reception, therapists and checkout, with clear phone, tablet, shared-device and payment checks.
How to keep regular barber clients booked ahead
Arrange the next visit, preserve barber preference and follow up when a regular's booking pattern changes, without treating every client alike.
How should a lash and brow studio use consultation forms?
Build useful lash and brow consultation forms, keep client answers separate from staff notes, and make review part of the appointment.