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Starta.one
Plan appointments for hardware manicure and gel polish without overlaps. The smart schedule lets stylists work a 2/2 shift, fully booking each chair and eliminating downtime between visits.
Starta.one is an AI CRM for service businesses. It combines online booking, client management, finance, team scheduling, and marketing into a single system — configured and operated by AI. Over 1,000 businesses use Starta. Manicure and pedicure plus calendar and schedule — that’s where Starta shines: AI already knows your industry’s specifics and adapts the system to your processes.
When a client books nail extensions and complex design through Instagram, the admin instantly sees an open slot and reserves the right time. You clearly separate procedure durations — a classic manicure takes an hour, while a long spa pedicure needs extra prep time for the room. Thanks to the visual schedule, you easily track deposits for extensions and avoid conflicts in the calendar. This lets you confidently handle a high flow of guests weekly, maintaining top service quality and tool sterilization after the sterilizer.
No-shows in the nail industry run 15-20%. Each missed appointment is 2-3 hours of wasted technician time and lost revenue that can't be recovered.
Polishes, gels, tips, drill bits — dozens of items. Without systematic tracking, you don't know the true cost per service or when to reorder.
Every missed appointment in the nail industry isn’t just lost time, it’s direct loss that can’t be recovered later. When a client books a complex nail extension or spa pedicure and doesn’t show, a stylist on a 2/2 schedule ends up idle for 2 to 3 hours. With an average check of $25 and tight table bookings, even two such cases a week significantly reduce profitability. Using a clear visual schedule lets you see real load and implement no-show protection mechanisms.
One of the most effective methods is using a depositing slot system for expensive and long procedures. When a booking for base strengthening or complex nail design appears in the calendar only after confirmation or deposit, financial risk is minimized. The calendar lets the admin instantly identify "problem" clients who previously ignored visits and offer them bookings only if a deposit for extensions is paid. This creates discipline and respect for the professional’s time.
Also, schedule automation solves communication chaos. Instead of chasing confirmations via Direct or messengers, the admin sees all status changes directly in the calendar grid. If a client asks to move a French manicure to another day, the system frees the slot with one click, automatically updating availability for online booking. This approach ensures a steady flow of visitors and maximum booking of each stylist’s working hours, eliminating human error in scheduling.
Three day-to-day moments where the difference is obvious.
No-shows in the nail industry run 15-20%. Each missed appointment is 2-3 hours of wasted technician time and lost revenue that can't be recovered.
Monitor table loads for classic and hardware manicure in one window with color-coded visit statuses.
All technicians' schedules in one place — see availability at a glance
Monitor table loads for classic and hardware manicure in one window with color-coded visit statuses.
Set individual shifts for each specialist, including sterilizer time and lunch breaks in the schedule.
Add new visits for nail design or French manicure in seconds directly from the calendar with quick-click.
Switch between locations or individual spa pedicure chairs with one click for full hall control.
Get instant alerts when a client books nail extensions or nail repair via the online booking form.
Add your stylists to the system, specify procedure durations for combined manicure, and time for tool prep between clients.
Clients pick an available depositing slot on the website themselves, which automatically shows in the studio’s overall schedule without admin involvement.
The admin marks client arrival, and the stylist sees the service order on their smartphone — from hardware removal to CND/Kodi polish.
Clients book themselves 24/7 — choosing technician, service, and time
Auto-reminders 24 and 2 hours before — minus 70% no-shows
Supply tracking: cost per service and low-stock alerts
Payroll calculated automatically — commission, base rate, bonuses
P&L report: profit per technician including supply costs
Loyalty cards bring clients back for regular fills
Client card: favorite designs, allergies, treatment history
AI will analyze your business in 5 minutes and show where gaps in the schedule are and how to fill them.
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Yes. Starta adapts to the specifics of your industry — from services and pricing to payroll and analytics. The AI takes nail salon workflows into account and helps you get the most out of calendar & scheduling.
Starta Lite is free. Starta Pro pricing depends on team size and license duration. Calculate your exact price in the calculator above on this page.
Yes. The calendar shows all specialists side by side. You can filter by individual specialist or view the entire team at once to spot availability gaps.
Starta's calendar is a standalone scheduling system designed for service businesses. It syncs in real time across all devices where Starta is used — desktop, tablet, and phone.
You can create parallel bookings for two different stylists in the calendar at the same time. The system automatically reserves the necessary equipment and shows it as a paired service for easy control and billing.
Yes, when setting up the service you specify the required tech time after the procedure. The calendar automatically adds a technical break to the visit duration so the next client won’t arrive before the stylist prepares the sterilizer and workstation.