The Ultimate Salon Sidekick: How Timely Supercharges Your Hairdressing Business

July 02, 2025

If you’re a hairdresser juggling client appointments, managing staff, and trying to grow your salon, Timely is here to help you stay one step ahead. From digital consultations to seamless online booking and in-salon payments, discover how this clever software takes the stress out of running a successful salon.

What is Timely?

Timely is a powerful business management software designed specifically for the hair & beauty industry. Timely helps you stay organised, boost your bookings, and build strong client connections—whether you’re a solo stylist or leading a busy team.

Timely’s Features

Online Bookings

Never miss an opportunity. Timely’s online booking feature allows clients to book appointments at any time. Clients can book directly from your website, Facebook, or Instagram, and you stay in control with settings to approve, group, or modify appointments.

Top perks:

Clients book when it suits them
Total control over your calendar
Integrates seamlessly with your socials

A Customisable Calendar

Timely’s calendar allows you to colour-code services, plan breaks between appointments, and see your day at a glance.

Features you’ll love:

Colour-code your services
Plan in breaks and equipment resets
Room and equipment booking

Digital Consultations

Keep things clean, simple, and secure with Timely Consult. Send digital consultation forms ahead of time or complete them in-salon. Use Timely’s templates, or create your own, and feel confident that your client information is always up to date.

Top perks:

Fully customisable consultation forms
Automatically send via SMS or email
Information is safe and secure

Staff Management

Support your team and keep your salon running smoothly with Timely’s staff management tools. Each team member has their own login, customised access, and a clear schedule. Track performance, services, and sales, set hours and prices at no extra cost. Timely keeps your team in the loop.

Staff-friendly features:

Clear schedules
Appointment notifications
Target and performance tracking

Business Reports

From average appointment values to product sales, Timely’s reporting tools give you crystal-clear insight into every part of your salon’s performance. Forecast income, monitor stock levels, and understand exactly what’s driving your business forward.

Top features:

Your business insight in one place
Most popular services
Product and stock levels
Integration with accounting tools

Payments Made Easy

Timely accepts all major cards, Apple Pay, Android Pay, and even Clearpay (allowing clients to buy now and pay later), while keeping your clients’ data secure.

Benefits include:

Next-day payments
Deposits and cancellation fees to reduce no-shows
Online gift vouchers
Paperless receipts

Marketing Tools

With Timely, you can create a mini salon website, put booking buttons on socials, and run promotions or gift voucher campaigns.

Marketing perks:

Booking buttons on socials
Create and promote seasonal bundles
Automate email campaigns with integrated tools

Retention Tools

It’s not just about getting clients in the door; it’s about keeping them coming back. Timely aids client retention with smart features like:

Automatic aftercare messages
Rebooking nudges via email/text
A client portal for managing appointments

What Do Others Think of Timely?

“I love the Timely Consult app, which integrates seamlessly with the system. I can send consultation forms ahead of appointments, ensuring suitability and saving valuable time during the visit.”
— Roxie Rasali, Roxie Rasali Beauty Clinic & Academy

“Clients love Timely. They find the online booking very easy. It saves me money, but most importantly, it saves me time.”
— Nikki Hill, The Nail Corner

“I chose Timely because I wanted to be more organised with my booking system and have my clients' details, consultation forms, and bookings all in one place. Timely is so easy to use and is a valued part of my business and daily life.”
— Kelsey Tangi, Hair by Kelsy