Booxt is an SMS-based AI assistant for contractors. You text your job notes from the truck and Booxt drafts a priced, phase-by-phase estimate in your numbers, emails it to the customer to sign, collects the deposit to your own Stripe, invoices automatically, and dispatches your crew and subs — all by text.

How much does Booxt cost?

Booxt is $99/month flat. Every feature is included — estimates, invoicing, deposit collection, crew and sub dispatch, unlimited texts, unlimited crew members — and Booxt never takes a cut of your deposits or jobs.

How does Booxt collect deposits and payments?

Booxt emails the customer a clean estimate page where they e-sign and pay the deposit by card — straight to the contractor's own Stripe account, with no cut to Booxt. The balance gets paid online the same way, or the contractor records a check, cash, or Zelle payment to keep the books straight.

Can Booxt put customers on a monthly maintenance plan?

Yes. Tell your assistant the plan — the service, how often, and the monthly price — and Booxt sends the customer a signup link, collects the card once, and bills them automatically every month, straight to your own Stripe.

Do customers need an app?

No. Customers get a text and a simple web link to view, sign, and pay the estimate. There is nothing to download and no portal to log into.

Best Salon Booking & Scheduling Software (2026)

June 11, 2026 · 5 min read · Updated June 14, 2026

A salon’s no-show isn’t a $20 trim — it’s a three-hour color slot you can’t refill on the day. That single difference should shape how you pick booking software. The right tool protects your high-value time, handles the back-and-forth of a real consultation, and books clients without making them hunt through an app.

What the best salon booking software does

Deposits on color, balayage, and long services — your biggest no-show risk.
Stylist-level scheduling, so clients book the artist they trust.
Handles vague requests like "something for Friday for highlights" in a conversation.
Sends a clear, kind cancellation policy at the time of booking.
Remembers formulas, preferences, and past visits for easy rebooking.

Protect your high-value chairs

Color and extension appointments are where the money — and the risk — lives. A small deposit that applies to the service makes a client far more likely to show or cancel with notice, without feeling punished. Frame it as holding their spot and it barely causes friction. We cover the exact wording in how to take deposits without scaring clients off.

A consultation is a conversation, not a form

Real salon requests are messy: "can I go from box-dye black to ash blonde?" A web form can’t triage that; a conversation can — asking the one clarifying question, suggesting a consult, and booking the right service length. That’s the difference between a booking and a botched double-book.

How the popular options compare

GlossGenius and Vagaro are the household names in salon software, and both are capable platforms. Where they differ from Booxt is the front door: they send clients to an app or a booking page, while Booxt books in text. See Booxt vs GlossGenius and Booxt vs Vagaro, or the full comparison.

Why salons choose Booxt

Booxt answers every client by text 24/7, books the right stylist and service length, takes deposits on big appointments, and never lets a "are you open Sunday?" go unanswered. See the salon page, or text BOOXT to (329) 888-5488 to book yourself in about a minute.

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Try the live demo

Text BOOXT to (329) 888-5488 for the rundown — then reply DEMO and watch it draft you a real, priced estimate like you’re the customer.

Text BOOXT to (329) 888-5488

Frequently asked questions

What is the best booking software for a hair salon?

The best salon software protects high-value color time with deposits, books by stylist, and handles consultation-style requests. Booxt does this in a text conversation, which converts better than sending clients to an app or form.

Should salons require a deposit?

Yes, on high-value or long services like color, balayage, and extensions — the appointments you can’t refill if someone flakes. A small deposit that applies to the bill dramatically cuts no-shows. See how to take deposits without scaring clients off.

Can clients book a specific stylist?

With good salon software, yes — each stylist has their own services, hours, and calendar, and clients can request the artist they trust.

Keep reading

How to take deposits for appointments (without scaring clients off)
Deposits are the single best defense against no-shows for high-value services. Here’s how to introduce them so clients happily pay.
How to reduce no-shows: 7 tactics that actually work
No-shows quietly drain appointment businesses. Here are seven proven ways to cut them — from reminders and deposits to waitlists and confirmations.
Best Booking App for Nail Salons (2026)
High-volume, quick-turnaround, fill-on-a-cycle: nail salons have unique booking needs. Here’s the best way to book clients, cut no-shows, and handle walk-ins in 2026.