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WhatsApp bookings 24/7, automatic reminders, and zero empty slots in your salon.

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Problems you know in Hair Salons

If you manage appointments, these problems sound familiar.

Clients who cancel at the last minute

A client is a no-show and you have a 45-minute gap with no revenue. Multiply that across a week and you're losing hundreds in missed appointments.

The phone never stops ringing

You're in the middle of a cut and your phone goes off. Then another message while you're shampooing. You lose clients because you can't be everywhere at once.

Juggling multiple stylists' schedules

Every stylist has their own hours, breaks, and services. Managing it all on paper or in your head is a recipe for chaos.

What it costs you every week

Put numbers on the pain. Multiply by month and the gap in your cash flow becomes obvious.

  • €35-90
    Per missed slot

    A cut with styling or highlights left unbilled. Multiply by week and month to see the real cost.

  • +2 h/day
    Spent answering messages

    Eight to ten calls or WhatsApps a day add up to two hours away from the chair.

  • 0 %
    Per-booking commission with Marai

    Platforms with a percentage on every appointment take a slice of each ticket. Marai is flat-rate SaaS.

What is hair salon scheduling software?

Hair salon scheduling software is a cloud application that replaces the paper book and the phone: it organises every stylist's calendar, takes bookings 24 hours a day through WhatsApp and a public portal, sends automatic reminders, charges deposits with a card and stores every client's history securely on encrypted European servers.

The 5 questions that matter

Definition, workflow, pricing, ideal profile and use cases. Everything on a single page.

01Definition

What is Marai for hair salons?

Marai is a cloud-based scheduling app built for hair salons: it organises every stylist's calendar, takes bookings around the clock through WhatsApp and a public portal, sends automatic reminders before each appointment, charges deposits with Stripe and stores every client's history securely on European servers.

02How it works

How does Marai work in a hair salon?

  1. Import your services, stylists and opening hours from the dashboard in under ten minutes.
  2. Connect your WhatsApp Business number through Meta's official API to enable the bot.
  3. Share the public booking portal link on Instagram, Google Maps and the salon door.
  4. Turn on the reminder chain and, optionally, deposits for long colour services.
  5. Check the calendar and occupancy reports each morning from your phone or tablet.
03Pricing

How much does Marai cost for a hair salon?

Flat-rate subscription with no per-booking commission. Start on Free and upgrade as you grow.

Free
0 /mo

1 stylist, 50 appointments/month and a branded portal.

Starter
29 /mo

Up to 2 stylists, reminders and Stripe payments.

Pro
59 /mo

Up to 5 stylists with the AI WhatsApp bot included.

Business
99 /mo

Up to 15 stylists and 5 locations with advanced reports.

04Ideal profile

Who is Marai for in hair salons?

  • Neighbourhood salons with one to three stylists who still keep a paper calendar.
  • Mid-sized salons with four to eight stylists struggling to coordinate schedules.
  • Multi-site salon groups that need to unify bookings, pricing and reports.
  • Independent colourists who want to charge a deposit on highlights and long services.
  • Teams who get more WhatsApps than calls and miss messages overnight.
05When to use it

When should you use Marai in a hair salon?

  • When you lose bookings because nobody answers the phone while you're mid-cut.
  • When no-shows on highlights or colour services leave large unbillable gaps.
  • When you open a second location and the paper book stops working as a team agenda.
Real proof, not marketing

Your business is not on its own

Marai integrates with official platforms and meets European regulation from day one.

  • Stripe Built-in online payments
  • WhatsApp Business Official Meta API
  • Google Calendar OAuth sync
  • Microsoft 365 Calendar OAuth
  • GDPR · AEPD-ready Native compliance
  • AES-256 · EU Encrypted on EU servers
AI WhatsApp Bot

Your clients book via WhatsApp

Marai's bot understands natural language, checks your schedule in real time, and confirms appointments automatically. Works 24/7 on your WhatsApp Business number.

Understands natural language in Spanish
Checks availability in real time
Confirms and reminds appointments automatically
Marai Assistant
Online
Hi! I'd like a cut and highlights for Saturday
Hi there 😊 On Saturday I have Maria available at 10:00 AM and Laura at 4:30 PM. Which works for you?
10 AM with Maria
✅ Done! Saturday at 10:00 AM — cut + highlights with Maria. I'll send you a reminder on Friday.
What is Marai?

Marai is appointment-management software for hair salons with an AI WhatsApp bot, automated reminders and Stripe payments. Built for salons in Spain, with native GDPR compliance and 0 % booking commissions.

24/7 Always on
0% Zero commission
−80% Fewer no-shows
<30s Bot response
Free Forever plan
Stripe Secure payments
GDPR Always compliant
Portal Online booking
Multi Locations
2 min To set up
Google Native calendar
AI Bot WhatsApp active
24/7 Always on
0% Zero commission
−80% Fewer no-shows
<30s Bot response
Free Forever plan
Stripe Secure payments
GDPR Always compliant
Portal Online booking
Multi Locations
2 min To set up
Google Native calendar
AI Bot WhatsApp active

Frequently asked questions

Can I manage multiple stylists with different schedules?

Yes. Each professional has their own schedule, services, and pricing. The Starter plan (€29/month) supports up to 2 professionals, Pro up to 5, and Business up to 15.

Can my clients book without calling?

Yes. They can book via WhatsApp (the bot guides them), through your personalised online booking portal, or you can create appointments manually from the calendar.

How do I reduce no-shows at my salon?

Marai sends automatic reminders via WhatsApp and email 24 hours before the appointment. Clients confirm or cancel. You can also enable upfront payments with Stripe to eliminate no-shows entirely.

Can I take a deposit before the appointment?

Yes. You can require upfront payments via Stripe for any service. Clients pay when they book, and if they don't show up, you keep the deposit. Available from the Starter plan.

How much does Marai cost for my salon?

The Free plan is free forever (1 professional, 50 appointments/month). Starter from €29/month, Pro from €59/month with AI bot, Business from €99/month with up to 15 professionals and 5 locations. No per-booking fees.

Before you start

The most common questions

The questions we get every week — answered straight, no fluff.

Does it work if I have multiple stylists?

Yes. Independent calendars with per-professional services and schedules. Each stylist sees only their own appointments and can optionally have their own WhatsApp number.

How long does setup take?

Around 5 minutes. Import your services, connect your WhatsApp Business number and publish your booking portal. No installs, no training required.

Will I lose my data when migrating?

No. We offer a guided migration from Fresha, Booksy, Calendly and spreadsheets. Clients, services and appointment history all carry over.

Is it hard for my team to use?

No. Marai is designed for non-technical staff: a clear interface, human support and onboarding included. Your team gets it on day one.

Is it GDPR compliant?

Yes. EU-hosted servers, AES-256 encryption at rest, processing records ready for the data protection authority, and digital consent for your clients.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No lock-in, no penalty. One click to cancel and you can export all your data as CSV at any time.

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