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The salon POS system that checks clients out right at the chair

A quick tap at the chair. Tips built into checkout. Your client's out the door looking great, and you're ready for the next one. SwipeSimple salon POS software runs on the phone or tablet you already own, so you can get paid like a professional without a bulky front-desk setup. Get it directly through SwipeSimple Connect, or through the bank or payment provider you already use.

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What a salon POS should do

A salon POS system is the tool you use to check clients out. It takes their card, adds the tip, sends the receipt, and keeps track of who paid what. The best POS system for a salon does four things well. Here's how SwipeSimple handles each one.

Take cards and contactless anywhere in the salon

Clients pay with a tap of their card, phone, or watch. Use Tap to Pay on iPhone at the chair, or pair a Bluetooth reader for clients who want to dip or swipe.

Handle tips without the awkward math

Tips are part of checkout, so clients pick an amount and you're done. You can track tips by stylist, assistant, and tech, so payouts are clear at the end of the day.

Save a card on file for your regulars

Your weekly blowout clients shouldn't dig for a wallet every visit. Save their card with their okay, and checkout takes seconds.

Take deposits so no-shows stop costing you

An empty chair is lost money. Use Scheduled Payments to collect a deposit when a client books a big service like color, extensions, or a perm.

Tap and done at the chair

Checkout happens where the service happens.

Accept a tap with Tap to Pay on iPhone, at no extra charge.
Pair a Bluetooth reader for chip and swipe cards.
Text or email a receipt before the client grabs their coat.
Let every stylist or tech check out their own clients from their own phone.

Small business owner ringing up a sale outdoors

Tips that add up right

Clean tips keep your team happy and your books right.

Set tip options as a dollar amount or a percent.
Show the tip on every receipt.
See tips collected by each stylist or tech.
Turn tips on or off any time.

Keep your regulars moving

Repeat clients are the heart of your salon. Make every visit easy.

Store a Card on File so returning clients skip the wallet.
Track each client's visit and purchase history.
Keep client contact info in one place.
Send review requests and loyalty offers with Text Loyalty & Reviews.

Protect your book with deposits

Big services take big blocks of time. Make sure clients show up for them.

Charge a deposit at booking with Scheduled Payments.
Set the balance to run after the appointment.
Split pricey services like extensions into smaller payments.
Manage your calendar and online booking with Appointments.

Ring up retail at the front desk, too

Selling shampoo, polish, or styling products? Our salon POS software can handle it.

Add services and products to your item list for fast checkout.
Set up a smart terminal at the front desk for one checkout spot.
Run reports on sales by stylist, service, or day.
Sync payments to QuickBooks with QuickBooks Online Sync.

How to pick the best POS system for a salon

Roundups rank a dozen tools. Here's a faster way to decide. SwipeSimple is a great fit if you:

Want a simple setup instead of a heavy system your team has to learn.
Rent a chair, run a small salon, or just went independent.
Care most about fast checkout, clean tips, and fewer no-shows.
Want a real person to call when something comes up.

If you need deep inventory tools for a large retail wall, or payroll and commissions built into your POS, you may want a bigger salon management system. For fast, professional checkout, SwipeSimple keeps it simple.

"Very easy to create an item for each sale, setup the item, create item, and just add quantities in the sale section."

Small business owner

Google Play

Easy-to-use. Easy-to-navigate. I would recommend to any business owner over any other POS.

David C.

Received via Email

I am SOOOOO happy with your service. Everything is so user friendly and I have had zero issues. I just wanted to thank you for making my life a bit easier now!

Small Business Owner

G2 Review

SwipeSimple is very convenient for the small business owners. I love how fast and easy it is to use. It is very convenient since it can be used in all in one device plus it is very safe.

Reizel B.

iOS App Store

Unreal simple to use. It was very easy to create an item for each sale, setup the item, create item, and just add quantities in the sale section.

Small Business Owner

Salon POS system FAQs

What is a salon POS system?

A salon POS system is software and hardware that handles checkout in a salon. It takes card and contactless payments, adds tips, sends receipts, and keeps client records. Many also handle deposits and saved cards for regulars.

Does SwipeSimple handle tips?

Yes. Clients add a tip at checkout, it shows on the receipt, and you can see tips by stylist or tech.

Can I take deposits to stop no-shows?

Yes. Use Scheduled Payments to charge a deposit when a client books, then charge the rest after the service.

Can each stylist get paid separately?

Yes. Each booth renter can apply for their own account, so their card sales and tips go to their own bank.

What happens after I apply?

Every merchant goes through an underwriting review before approval, and approval is never automatic. SwipeSimple's US-based team is available by phone and email any time you have a question.

Who is SwipeSimple built for?

SwipeSimple is built for small businesses that take payments on the go, like:

Start checking out clients at the chair

Fast checkout, clean tips, and fewer empty chairs.