Square Stand
An elegant front-desk checkout clients can swivel to tip and sign.
Square for Nail SalonsBooked.
Booked.
Tipped.
Split fairly.
Group bookings, deposits, gift cards and tips split across technicians — Square Appointments handles the front desk so your team can focus on the details.
Authorized Square ResellerWhat you get
Square features that matter for nail salons
Group & multi-tech bookings
Book a party across several technicians in one appointment.
Deposits for parties
Collect partial deposits for group bookings and premium services.
Tip splitting
Distribute card tips to the right technicians automatically.
Gift cards
Physical and eGift cards sold at the desk or online.
SMS reminders
Confirmations and reminders in English or Spanish templates.
Memberships
Monthly manicure memberships billed automatically.
Recommended bundle
Hardware we pair with nail salons
Square Terminal
Compact checkout at the chair, table or treatment room.
Square Reader
Take a card anywhere — house calls, events, pop-ups.
Straight answers
Nail Salons FAQs
Does Square work for nail salons booking?
Yes. Square Appointments gives nail salons a free online booking site, unlimited staff calendars, automatic text and email reminders and checkout in one system. Square Plus adds no-show fees, waitlists and multi-staff bookings.
How does Square reduce no-shows for nail salons?
Require a card on file, prepayment or deposit at booking, charge late-cancellation fees automatically and let clients confirm or reschedule by replying to SMS reminders.
What does Square cost for nail salons?
Square Free is $0/month with 2.6% + 15¢ per in-person payment. Square Plus is $49/month per location with 2.5% + 15¢. Hardware starts at $59 for Square Reader; most front desks run a $149 Square Stand with an iPad.