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Features for a booking app for salons

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Ranked by overall score (1-10), the average of User value, Effort (lower is better, flipped), Reach.

  1. Live Stylist Availability Map

    7.3

    Filter nearby salons by open slots today, reducing booking time and abandoned searches.

    User value 8/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Reach 9/10
    • Filter by Stylist Specialty

      7.3

      Match openings to services like balayage or curly cuts, reducing mismatched bookings and cancellations.

      User value 8/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Reach 7/10
    • Map Travel-Time Rings

      6.7

      Estimate arrival time by transit mode so clients can avoid slots they cannot reach; track map-to-booking conversion.

      User value 7/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Reach 8/10
    • Show Slot Confidence

      6.3

      Label availability as confirmed or recently refreshed to prevent wasted taps on stale openings.

      User value 6/10Effort 7/10 (lower is better)Reach 9/10
  2. Waitlist Slot Alerts

    7.0

    Notify opted-in clients when cancellations match their service and schedule, filling empty chair time.

    User value 8/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Reach 7/10
    • Flexible Time Windows

      7.3

      Let clients choose acceptable time ranges, increasing matches without sending unwanted alerts.

      User value 8/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Reach 7/10
    • One-Tap Claim Timer

      7.3

      Reserve a matched opening for five minutes while the client confirms, reducing missed bookings.

      User value 9/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Reach 8/10
    • Waitlist Deposit Option

      4.0

      Request a refundable deposit on high-demand slots to reduce cancellations after clients claim them.

      User value 6/10Effort 8/10 (lower is better)Reach 3/10
  3. Color Formula Rebooking

    5.7

    Save a stylist’s dye formula and attach it to the next appointment to prevent mismatched results.

    User value 8/10Effort 7/10 (lower is better)Reach 5/10
    • Formula Version History

      6.7

      Compare past mixes after a shade change, reducing repeat corrections and color-remake rates.

      User value 8/10Effort 5/10 (lower is better)Reach 6/10
    • Allergy Patch-Test Record

      6.7

      Track test date and result beside the formula, preventing bookings before a required retest.

      User value 9/10Effort 4/10 (lower is better)Reach 4/10
    • Root And Length Mix Split

      6.7

      Store separate quantities for roots and ends so assistants can prepare both bowls accurately.

      User value 7/10Effort 3/10 (lower is better)Reach 5/10
  4. Accessible Service Filters

    5.7

    Let clients filter for wheelchair access, fragrance-free products, or sensory-friendly appointments before booking.

    User value 9/10Effort 6/10 (lower is better)Reach 3/10
  5. Chairside Checkout

    5.7

    Allow clients to pay, tip, and rebook from their phone, shortening checkout queues after appointments.

    User value 6/10Effort 8/10 (lower is better)Reach 8/10

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