Lacey Jackson 
Booksy is an easy-to-use platform for anyone who wants inexpensive booking reminders, quick text options with clients, and a profile on a third-party marketplace. But if you’ve ever used Booksy, you’ve probably run into issues like bad customer service, inflexible features, and problems with the app in general. In this article, I’m looking at the … Read more
Choosing the right salon management software can feel a lot like picking a new stylist. There’s a lot of promise upfront, but the real difference is in the experience. If you’re a busy salon owner, spa manager, or stylist, you already know that not all platforms are created equal, which is why I want to … Read more
Figuring out the right barbershop software can be frustrating. There are so many options out there, with features that feel similar enough that you don’t really notice the difference… at least not until you realize you’re missing something you need. I’ve tried a lot of software, ranging from simple booking software to more comprehensive business … Read more
GlossGenius is an all-in-one booking and payment platform built for beauty and wellness professionals. It covers a lot of the basics, but no software is truly one-size-fits-all. What works well for one business may still leave gaps for another. If GlossGenius is missing features your business needs, there are several strong alternatives worth considering. Why … Read more
Fresha is software for salons and spas, with simple, flexible booking options. Boulevard is an all-in-one tool: Scheduling, POS, marketing, inventory, reporting, and more. It is suitable for med spas, salons, nail salons, barbershops, and other scaling businesses. If you’re trying to choose between them, you might already be knee-deep in feature lists and pricing … Read more
Choosing the best Phorest alternative or salon marketing software really depends on what your salon needs most, whether this means easier onboarding, lower costs, better customer service, or more intuitive features. While Phorest is undoubtedly a great med spa software with several wonderful features, overall they’re still geared more toward med spas, including HIPAA compliance … Read more
The best salon marketing software tools in 2026 combine booking, CRM, and automated marketing into a single platform, helping salons increase their client retention, streamline communication, and grow revenue without adding complexity. Software tools can go a long way toward helping you attract, retain, and rebook clients. The best salon marketing tools will let you … Read more
If you’re choosing all-in-one software for a medspa, salon, or wellness business, Boulevard and Mindbody are the top options but they serve different needs. Both platforms handle payments, booking, and marketing, but the way they implement these features differs depending on your business type. Mindbody, for example, excels for fitness and class-based businesses, like yoga … Read more
Booker and Boulevard are both booking and management platforms specifically tailored to spas and salons, but they come from very different generations of software. Booker has been around for years and now sits under the same parent company as Mindbody, while Boulevard was built much more recently to address many of the usability and workflow … Read more
Mindbody has a lot to offer, particularly when it comes to managing classes, which makes it a great option for fitness companies. That said, there are plenty of reasons why you might need something else, particularly given the staffing or services you offer. Why You Might Need Mindbody Alternatives One of the biggest drives behind … Read more
Why use a Changelog Before we dive into the details, let’s take a step back and remember the purpose of a changelog. A changelog allows users to see an up-to-date list of significant changes or updates they may require insight into.You can also gather feedback on an item listed in the changelog to determine whether … Read more
Zenoti is a platform best fit for international operations like those spas or health centers with locations in different locations/countries in need of a single platform for managing them all. There is a lot of potential with this particular platform and a lot of things to like about their availability, accessibility, languages, and internal reports. … Read more
Your team has spent months perfecting a new product or upgrade. The day of go-live arrives and everyone’s ready. You craft clear communications to inform customers about the product, share updates, announce upcoming features, and provide marketing news. Everything’s set. You press go, and then… silence. No feedback. No responses. You’re left wondering: Is something … Read more
Booker was created to be the Mindbody for spas and salons (that’s the well-known platform used by the fitness industry to manage business operations). And while it certainly has all the things a spa or salon needs to manage day-to-day operations, it’s possible that it still might not be a great fit for your business. … Read more
Boulevard and Zenoti are both powerful salon and spa software platforms, but they serve slightly different types of businesses. Boulevard is a strong fit for US-based salons and spas that want an all-in-one system with a modern interface, integrated POS, built-in marketing, ecommerce, and inventory support. It is especially appealing for growing businesses that want … Read more
I have worked with a ton of booking platforms and client management software over the years. And Boulevard has been my go-to platform for robust service. However, GlossGenius has recently piqued my attention as a decent alternative. Both platforms let you build a good client experience with online booking, forms and waivers, and client management. … Read more