Know what can come with you.
Bring an export from your current system. We’ll check what can be imported and agree the scope, timing and any migration charges before you commit.
Check what can move ↗SALON SOFTWARE FOR AUSTRALIAN SALONS
A little backup
for your
big plans.
Your diary, client records, colour formulas and payments, together in OpenChair.
Plan the day, keep the details of each visit close and help clients book their next appointment.
14 days of Pro. No card needed. No automatic subscription.
Processing and optional paid usage charges apply if used.
More of these moments.
You do your thing.
A LITTLE HELP FROM CUEBig day? Let's get you ready.Your OpenChair assistant
Pro from A$34.95 per venue / month, including GST
First bookable member included. A$20 per additional member. Subscription capped at A$199 per venue.
See pricingCard processing and optional paid usage are separate.
HAIR SALON MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
A diary for the way
your team works.
Build the diary around your roster, each stylist’s services and the time they need. Give clients a branded place to book, with client records and messages close when plans change.
01 / THE DIARYA diary that
A diary that
knows colour.
See application, processing and finishing together. Review compatible work during processing time, or match a cancellation with your waitlist.
Explore schedulingMKMiriamJCJudeHWHarper
1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm
Sophie L.Full-head foils1:00–2:15 pm
Colour processing
Toner + finish3:00–4:00 pm
Alex R.Cut & finish1:00–1:45 pm
A little room to grow2:00–3:30 pm
Ella M.Balayage1:00–2:30 pm
Ruby P.Cut & finish3:00–4:00 pm
Two waitlist requests fit this opening.Review the match before making an offer.
AT HOME AT THE COLOUR BAR
Keep the formula
with the client.
Start with the previous formula, then record what you use today. Keep each bowl with the visit it belongs to, ready for next time.
FROM THE PREVIOUS VISIT
Jasmine’s previous formula
- Copper · 7.43
- 30 g
- Developer · 6%
- 30 g
Reuse these amounts as targets.
Record today’s actual mix separately.
Enter amounts manually, or bring gram readings from a supported Bluetooth scale into the colour record. Confirm each ingredient and keep top-ups separate.
Weigh with a connected scale Keep formulas with the client Reuse a recipe as fresh targets
Meet your colour workspace ↗Colour record Scale connected
JL
Jasmine LeeColour refresh · Roots bowl
Today, 10:30 am01 / COLOURCopper · 7.43
Current ingredientLIVE INGREDIENT WEIGHT
30.0g
Target 30.0 g 0.0 g remaining
At target. Ready for your confirmation.
Ingredient recorded
A little precision.A lot of possibility.
Enter amounts manually. Connected weighing requires a supported scale and compatible native app. Recording a bowl does not update stock or add a client charge.
CHECKOUT / REBOOKING
Finish the visit.
Arrange the next one.
Bring the services, retail and any deposit together at checkout. Check what’s left to pay, then find a time for your client’s next appointment.
Record cash or a card payment taken elsewhere, or take payment through a supported OpenChair card option.
See checkout and rebookingRecording an external payment does not charge a card. Card-processing fees, supported devices and regional availability depend on the payment method.
JASMINE LEE / TODAY’S VISIT
Colour refresh + finish
- Services
- A$180.00
- Deposit already paid
- −A$40.00
- Remaining to pay
- A$140.00
Review today’s balance before choosing a payment method.
Meet CueA little help with
what needs attention.
For the questions between clients.
The plans after closing.
And the occasional “where do I start?”
Cue is your AI assistant inside OpenChair. Ask about your bookings, clients and team. Get help making sense of the day, with the relevant records close by and next steps for you to review.
Explore Cue’s examplesYou bring the ambition.
Cue helps with the next step.
Cue helps with the next step.
OCHRE & OAK PRO
CueHelp me make sense of last week at the salon.
Checked your completed appointments
A useful starting point for the week.
Last week had 42 completed appointments. Thursday had the most open time. You can inspect the bookings before deciding what to change.
42 completed appointmentsPrevious Monday–Sunday
Weekly viewQuietest dayThursday
Appointment activity is separate from payments and profit.
PROFITABILITY / PRO / OWNER ONLY
Put your service prices
beside your costs.
A full diary is only part of the picture. With Profitability, review recorded sales, the costs you’ve entered and the time available, then consider price changes against your own income goal.
Available on web for venue owners on Pro.
Explore ProfitabilityBEFORE YOU CHANGE A PRICE
What does this service need to earn?
- Your plan
- Operating costs, time available and an owner-income target.
- Your records
- Service sales and recorded costs, with missing information kept visible.
- Your decision
- Review proposed prices before choosing whether to apply a change.
Estimates depend on your records and assumptions. Service contribution is not net profit or take-home income, and an income target is not a promised result. This is planning support, not financial, tax, accounting or employment advice.
ON YOUR SIDE, FROM DAY ONE
Know what
the move involves.
Know where you stand.
Australian-dollar prices including GST, with a cap on your Pro subscription per venue. Processing and paid usage are separate.
See the pricing ↗A human helps you get going.
Talk through the move with a founder. Guided onboarding is included, and we'll check what can be imported before you commit.
Plan your move ↗A FEW THINGS BEFORE YOU START
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Choosing salon software is a big decision. Here's a little more to go on.
Talk it through with usWhat is OpenChair?
OpenChair is salon and barbershop management software for Australian businesses. It connects booking, scheduling, client records, communications, reporting and payments.
For hair salons, that includes colour formulas, processing-time scheduling and the client details you want ready before the next appointment, with Cue as your built-in AI assistant.
Explore OpenChair for hair salonsCan I book around colour processing time?
Yes. OpenChair separates application, processing and finishing within a colour appointment. Processing Gaps helps you review compatible work during the processing window, taking the service and team member's availability into account.
See how the diary worksHow do colour formulas and Bluetooth scales work?
Keep a client's colour formulas with their visit history. With a supported Bluetooth scale and the supported native app, you can read an ingredient's weight and confirm what you record as you mix. Manual formula recording is available too.
Check hardware compatibility before choosing a scale. Recording a weight does not automatically deduct stock or add a client charge.
Explore colour managementWhat does Cue help me with?
Cue is the AI assistant built into OpenChair Pro. Ask about your bookings, clients and team, get help understanding the day, and prepare supported next steps with the relevant records nearby.
You review booking actions and message drafts before taking the next step. Cue does not replace your judgement. AI usage allowances and charges apply.
Explore CueDo I need my own website for online bookings?
No. You can publish an OpenChair booking site with your services, team and availability. Clients can book without creating an account. If you already have a website, you can embed the booking flow there. Pro adds richer design controls and a custom domain where configured.
Explore online bookingCan my team use OpenChair on phones and tablets?
Australian salons can use OpenChair on web, iPhone and Android. The mobile apps support day-to-day salon work; subscription purchase and management stay on the web.
Access follows staff permissions. Connected scales and Tap to Pay require supported hardware and a compatible native app; check compatibility before choosing a device.
Check plans and inclusionsCan you help me switch from my current salon software?
Yes. Bring us your current platform's export and we'll check its fields and quality, then confirm what can be imported before you commit. Guided onboarding is included. Any broader migration work is agreed separately.
Read the switching guideCan I try it first, and what will I pay?
Start with 14 days of Pro, with no payment card required. A paid Pro subscription will not start automatically. Card-processing and optional paid usage charges can apply if you use them during the trial.
A Free plan is available. Monthly Pro starts at A$34.95 per venue, including its first bookable team member. Additional bookable team members are A$20 each, with a monthly cap of A$199 per venue. Subscription prices include GST. Processing and paid usage are separate. See the pricing page for inclusions, Free plan fees and annual billing.
See plans, fees and inclusionsDoes OpenChair handle public holidays?
Yes. Calendar Closures can import Australian national public holidays. State-specific holidays can be added manually. If a closure affects bookings, review whether to cancel and notify clients, reassign them to a qualified team member or leave them flagged on the calendar. Holiday surcharges can be set by service.
Explore schedulingIs OpenChair only for hair salons?
Hair salons lead this page, but OpenChair also supports barbershops, beauty salons, nail studios, tattoo studios and day spas. Each has its own relevant workflows, from walk-in queues and consultation forms to treatment pieces, bookable rooms and packages.
Explore the platformCan I see which services are profitable?
Profitability is available on web for venue owners on Pro. It brings recorded revenue and costs together so owners can review service contribution and target prices. Managers and staff cannot open it. The public calculator is a separate tool.
Explore ProfitabilityWhich replies can send automatically?
On Pro, Smart Replies can answer eligible, high-confidence SMS enquiries through a dedicated number in Australia, and connected Instagram DMs where configured. Email and booking replies remain review-first. Complaints escalate, while low-confidence or safety-triggered replies move to Draft or escalation depending on the workflow.
Explore Smart RepliesSee how OpenChair fits your salon.
Explore it yourself, or walk through your diary, colour work and checkout with us.
14 days of Pro. No card needed. No automatic subscription.
Processing and optional paid usage charges apply if used.