You hired staff. Your software should keep up.
GlossGenius is great for solo artists. But once you have staff, commission splits, and inventory, you need a platform built for teams.
Our Take
GlossGenius is genuinely excellent for solo stylists — the card reader is beautiful, the UI is clean, and the price is fair. It stops being the right tool the moment you hire your first staff member. Commission splits, staff permissions, payroll reports, and multi-staff scheduling all fall short compared to OpenChair. If you're solo and plan to stay that way, GlossGenius is a strong choice. If you're building a team, switch now rather than migrate again when the gaps become painful.
Feature Comparison
The Honest Truth about GlossGenius
They are a solid platform, but here is where they fall short for modern growth-focused venues.
- Basic commission splits — not suitable for complex team arrangements
- No payroll reports for multi-staff operations
- Limited staff permissions and no earnings visibility per team member
- Beautiful card reader and clean UI
- Low flat monthly fee — great value for solos
- Fast, simple setup for solo practitioners
Make the Switch
Same Simplicity, Real Team Tools
60 days free when you switch from GlossGenius. You'll get the clean design you love, plus the commission tracking, staff permissions, and reporting your growing team needs.
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Making the Switch from GlossGenius
Switching software feels daunting — but it doesn't have to be. Here's exactly how the transition works.
Export your client and appointment data
GlossGenius lets you export your client list and appointment history. Download these from your account settings.
Import into OpenChair
Upload your client CSV or use our AI Booking Link Import to pull your services and pricing automatically. Review the import, tweak anything that needs adjusting, and you're ready.
Set up your team
Add your staff members, configure commission splits per service and product, and set role-based permissions. This is where OpenChair adds what GlossGenius doesn't have — real team management.
Share your new booking link
Update your Instagram bio, Google Business Profile, and website with your new OpenChair booking page. Your storefront is venue-branded on Pro — your name, your colours, your domain.