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From single-chair studios to multi-location salon chains — Dayla handles staff scheduling, service menus, waitlists, and 24/7 AI booking.
Salon scheduling is deceptively complex. It is not just about putting appointments on a calendar — it is about matching the right client with the right stylist, managing service durations that vary wildly, handling color processing time that does not require the stylist presence, and keeping track of which client is due for what service and when. Most scheduling software treats all of this as generic time blocks. Dayla treats it as the nuanced workflow it really is. Our platform understands that a balayage takes three hours and involves processing time where the stylist can take another client. It knows that your senior colorist should not be booked for a buzz cut. It tracks how long since a client last colored their hair and prompts a rebooking at the right interval. This is scheduling software that thinks like a salon professional.
An empty chair in a salon is revenue you can never recover. Yet most salons accept cancellations passively — a client cancels, the slot goes empty, and the stylist spends the hour cleaning their station. Dayla turns cancellations into opportunities. When a cancellation comes in, the system automatically offers the slot to the next client on the waitlist via text message. If they accept, the slot is filled within minutes. The system also identifies open slots in each stylists schedule and can promote them to clients who are due for rebooking. This means your salon operates closer to full capacity every day, without your front desk staff spending hours on the phone trying to fill gaps. The software does the work, and your chairs stay full.
A well-structured service menu does more than list prices — it guides clients toward the right services and higher-value treatments. Dayla service menu is interactive and intelligent. When a client selects a haircut, the AI concierge can suggest a gloss treatment to enhance their color. When they book a facial, it can recommend an add-on LED therapy session. The menu includes duration estimates, pricing, and staff recommendations — so clients book with confidence and arrive knowing what to expect. For the salon owner, this means higher average ticket sizes and clients who discover services they did not know you offered. The menu becomes a sales tool, not just a price list.
No-shows and late cancellations cost salons thousands of dollars per month. Yet many salons are uncomfortable enforcing cancellation policies because the conversation is awkward. Dayla removes the awkwardness by enforcing policies automatically. You define the rules — a 50 percent deposit for color services over 200 dollars, a late-cancel fee for cancellations within 12 hours, a no-show fee for repeat offenders — and the system handles enforcement. Deposits are collected at booking via Stripe. Fees are charged to the card on file. Clients are informed of policies during booking, so there are no surprises. Your revenue is protected, and your staff never has to have an uncomfortable conversation about money.
Enter your salon details, locations, service menu with durations and pricing, and staff profiles with their specializations and availability.
Set capacity limits, enable waitlists for busy days, configure deposit requirements for high-value services, and define cancellation policies.
Link your Stripe account for deposit collection and product sales. Set up automatic receipts and financial reporting.
Share your booking link on your website, Google Business profile, and social media. The AI concierge handles bookings and questions around the clock.
Dayla combines scheduling with an AI concierge that answers client questions and recommends services 24/7. Most salon software requires staff to manage bookings during business hours. Dayla captures bookings around the clock and intelligently fills cancellations from waitlists.
Yes. Dayla supports multi-service bookings with automatic duration calculation. A client can book a cut, color, and style in one flow, and the system finds the right time slot with the appropriate staff.
When a class or appointment is full, clients can join a waitlist. If a cancellation occurs, the system automatically texts the next client on the waitlist with an offer to book the open slot. If they decline, it moves to the next person.
Yes. You can set deposit requirements by service, price threshold, or staff member. Deposits are collected at booking via Stripe and applied to the final service total. This significantly reduces no-shows for high-value services.
Absolutely. Each location has its own service menu, staff roster, and availability. Clients see a unified booking experience, and the AI concierge can recommend the best location based on the desired service and client proximity.
Dayla tracks the services each client receives and calculates optimal rebooking intervals. The AI concierge sends personalized prompts at the right time — for example, reminding a client their root touch-up is due in four weeks — with a direct booking link.
Yes. The concierge is trained on your service menu and can suggest treatments based on client preferences, hair type, or previous services. This increases average ticket size and helps clients discover services they did not know you offered.
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