On this page
- 01Key takeaways
- 02How much does a salon website cost?
- 03What should a salon budget cover?
- 04Should salons rely on booking apps instead of a website?
- 05What running costs should salons expect?
- 06When is a simple site enough?
- 07What does this look like in practice?
- 08Salon website checklist
- 09Next step
- 10Sources and further reading
- 11Frequently asked questions
Key takeaways
A website for a UK hair or beauty salon typically costs £1,500 to £6,000, plus booking software at about £20 to £150 a month. The site's main job is to fill appointments: treatments and prices, photos of real work, reviews and booking in a few taps on a phone. Most salons should embed their existing booking software rather than build booking.
- Salon site: about £1,500 to £4,000.
- Multi-location or academy site: about £4,000 to £6,000.
- Booking software: about £20 to £150 a month.
- Priority: prices, photos, quick booking.
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Chat on WhatsApp →How much does a salon website cost?
A salon website typically costs £1,500 to £4,000 for a single salon and £4,000 to £6,000 for several locations or a training academy, based on UK quotes. Booking software is usually a separate monthly fee of about £20 to £150, depending on staff numbers and features.
What should a salon budget cover?
A salon budget should cover treatment and price lists, real photos of work, stylist profiles, reviews and embedded booking. Most clients book from a phone, so test booking on mobile. Deposits and cancellation terms should be clear at booking.
- Treatments and prices.
- Real photos and stylist profiles.
- Reviews.
- Embedded booking with deposits.
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Chat on WhatsApp →Should salons rely on booking apps instead of a website?
Booking apps help discovery, but some charge commission on new clients. A website gives you a home you control, with your booking link, prices and portfolio. Many salons use both, sending regulars to direct booking on their own site.
What running costs should salons expect?
Salons should expect booking software fees, hosting, occasional photography and time to keep prices and staff current. Choose a set-up staff can update without a developer.
When is a simple site enough?
A simple site with prices, photos, reviews and a booking link is enough for most single salons. Spend more for several locations, retail products or training courses.
What does this look like in practice?
At Global Bridge Labs (GBL), a UK nail salon relied on social media and a booking app charging commission on new clients. A £2,200 site with prices, a gallery and direct booking gave new clients a commission-free route. Within a year, most new bookings came through the site.
Salon website checklist
- Publish treatments and prices.
- Show real work and stylists.
- Embed booking with deposits.
- State cancellation terms.
- Test booking on a phone.
- Make updates easy for staff.
Next step
Check how much commission you paid on new clients last year. That is the yearly value of direct booking through your own site.
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Chat on WhatsApp →Sources and further reading
- Google Business Profile Help · Google
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 · legislation.gov.uk
- Mobile-first indexing best practices · Google Search Central
Frequently asked questions
How much does a beauty salon website cost?
A beauty salon website typically costs £1,500 to £4,000 for a single salon and £4,000 to £6,000 for several locations or an academy. Booking software adds about £20 to £150 a month. Photography and copywriting can add more if you do not supply your own.
Do salons need a website if they use a booking app?
A booking app helps, but a website gives you a space you control for prices, portfolio, reviews and a direct booking link without commission. Many clients check a salon's site before booking. Using both, with regulars sent to direct booking, often works best.
Should salons show prices on their website?
Yes, in most cases. Clients compare salons on price and treatments, and clear prices reduce time spent answering questions. If prices vary by stylist or hair length, show starting prices and explain what affects the final cost. Clear prices also reduce booking disputes.
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Global Bridge Labs (GBL) is a UK–Sri Lanka partner for social media, websites and BPO. Everything here comes from client delivery, not theory.
