Nail Salon Software That Books, Deposits & Rebooks

Running a nail studio usually means paying for a stack of tools that barely talk to each other — Fresha or Square for bookings and a card terminal, Xero for invoicing, and maybe Mailchimp or a review tool on the side. Each subscription adds up, Fresha quietly takes a commission on your new-client online bookings, and you still end up copying client details between systems or reconciling the till at the end of the day. OneBookPlus brings bookings, deposits, a POS with retail and packages, reminders, review requests and GST accounting into one platform built for Australian nail technicians and nail salons — with no commission on your online bookings.

The system is designed around the client journey. A new client finds your booking page through Instagram, TikTok, Google or your website and books online — choosing the service, the tech and a time that suits them, and paying a deposit to hold the chair. They get an instant confirmation, then an SMS reminder before the appointment to keep the slot from going cold. When they arrive, you can see their full card — previous shapes and colours, the soak-off they're due for, product allergies and any notes. At checkout you ring up the service, any retail and a prepaid package on one GST invoice; the deposit is applied automatically. Two hours later, OneBookPlus sends a polite review request with a direct link to your Google listing.

Why Deposits Matter for Nail Work

A full set of acrylics or a detailed nail-art appointment can tie up your chair for two or three hours. A single no-show isn't a missed haircut — it's an entire afternoon of income gone, and a slot another client would have taken. Requiring a deposit at the moment of booking (a fixed amount, or 20–30% of the service) filters out the bookers who never intended to show, and the deposit is credited against the final invoice when they do. Paired with a 24-hour and same-morning SMS reminder, it is the single most effective way to protect a diary full of long appointments.

POS, Retail & Packages

At the front desk, OneBookPlus is your till. Ring up the service, add retail — cuticle oil, base and top coats, files, aftercare — and sell prepaid packages like a 5-visit gel pack on the same screen. Retail stock counts down as you sell, so you know when to reorder, and package balances are tracked against each client so a prepaid visit is simply redeemed at checkout. Everything lands on one GST-compliant invoice with your ABN, and the takings flow straight into your books.

Bank Feeds & Accounting

Connect your business bank account and OneBookPlus pulls in transactions daily. Card payments from your terminal are matched to invoices automatically, and cash takings are logged at end of day and reconciled against your bank deposit. Product costs, rent and supplier bills are tracked and categorised so you can see real profitability — not just turnover. GST is calculated on every invoice and expense, and when BAS time arrives you export a clean summary of GST collected and GST paid in one click.

Getting Started

Sign up in under five minutes — no credit card, no lock-in contract. Add your services, durations and prices, set your deposit rules, and upload your logo to brand your booking page. Share the link in your Instagram bio, on TikTok and on your Google Business profile. Most studios receive their first online booking within a day of going live. The free plan supports a branded booking page, a client CRM with photo and formula notes, automated reminders and GST invoices — enough to test the system on real appointments before upgrading, and never a commission on your bookings.