No-shows, tip chaos, and booking apps that don't talk to your books.
Join nail professionals who ditched their SaaS stack for $279 once.
You blocked 2 hours for a full set and they ghosted. No deposit, no recourse.
Cash tips, Venmo tips, card tips — and none of it talks to your taxes.
Square for payments, Vagaro for booking, Venmo for tips, QuickBooks for taxes. Four logins, four fees, zero integration.
A 30-minute gap between appointments is just dead time you can't monetize.
Your typical tools are pre-selected. Add or remove to see your real cost.
Require a deposit at booking. No-show? You keep it. Client shows? It applies to their service. No more lost income from ghosts.
Cash, card, Venmo — all logged in one place, categorized for taxes. No more scrambling in April.
Booking, payments, invoicing, accounting. All in Helix. One login, one price, everything connected.
Helix is $279 once — about 0.8% of median income. Pay it once, keep the other 5.9% forever.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Nail technicians typically need booking software, payment processing, tip tracking, and basic accounting. Most end up using 3-4 separate apps (Square, Vagaro, Venmo, QuickBooks) at $30-100/month combined. Helix replaces all of these with a single $279 one-time purchase.
The best approach is requiring deposits at booking — typically 50% or a flat $25-50. If they no-show, you keep the deposit. If they show, it applies to their service. Helix has built-in deposit collection at booking.
It depends on your situation. If you're renting a booth or chair, an LLC provides liability protection and makes the business relationship cleaner. If you're mobile or working from home, sole proprietorship may be fine to start. Consult a local accountant for your specific situation.
Pricing varies by location and experience. National averages: basic manicure $20-35, basic pedicure $30-50, gel manicure $35-55, acrylic full set $45-80. Research your local competition and position accordingly.
Requirements vary by state. Most states require a nail technician or cosmetology license, which involves completing approved training hours and passing a state exam. You'll also need a business license from your city/county.
No monthly fees. No app juggling. Everything connected.
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