The best booking apps for nail techs in the UK (2026, honest version)
Written by us at Glow, so read it knowing that, and check everything we say.
What a nail tech actually needs
Deposits, because a no-show set of builder gel is an hour and a half gone. Service durations that reflect reality (infills, removals, repairs, art add-ons priced and timed separately). Add-on menus so nail art doesn't need a phone call. Reminders. A booking page that looks like your Instagram, because that's where your clients live.
The options, honestly
Glow (£19/month flat). Ours. Add-on menus for art and extras, deposits straight to your own Stripe, loyalty stamps, gift vouchers, reviews, unlimited staff, 0% commission, everything included. 14-day free trial, free done-for-you migration.
Fresha. Marketplace muscle, commission cost, per-member pricing for teams.
Booksy. Complete and pricey, £40 plus £5 a chair plus VAT.
Generic schedulers. Cheap or free, and every one of them thinks a full set and a polish change take the same slot.
The short version
Nail techs are the most underserved techs in UK booking software: everyone builds for hair and bolts you on. Glow builds the add-ons, durations and deposit logic your column actually needs. We're biased and checkable.
Questions
- Does Glow do nail art add-ons?
- Yes. Add-ons carry their own time and price on the booking.
- Can I run nails and piercing together?
- Yes. A live salon already does.
- Is this independent?
- No. We wrote it. The customer pages are live if you want proof.
- How much does Glow cost for nail techs?
- £19 a month. See pricing.
14-day free trial Free migration. £19, everything included.