Lilo Resources
Straight answers for people who run the chair.
No fluff, no filler. Practical guides on software, pricing, no-shows, taxes, and growth — for booth renters, salon owners, and independent beauty pros.
2 guidesGoing Solo
Booth Renters
Going independent, taxes and 1099s, keeping your clients, killing no-shows, and the tools to run a one-chair business.
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1 guideRunning the Floor
Salon & Spa Owners
Compensation models, payroll and commission, no-shows, the KPIs that matter, and growing revenue without raising prices.
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1 guideWork Smarter
AI for Salons
What an AI assistant actually does for an appointment business — in plain English, with your client data kept private.
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2 guidesDollars & Sense
Pricing & Switching
What salon software really costs, the hidden fees, who owns your client list, and switching without losing your data.
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6 guidesHead to Head
Comparisons
Honest, source-backed head-to-heads and best-of guides for salon, barber, and beauty software.
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Salon & Spa Owners
How Do I Reduce No-Shows at My Salon?
Four levers actually cut salon no-shows: automated reminders, a deposit or card on file, a clear cancellation policy, and a waitlist to backfill. Here's how to set each one fairly.
Pricing & Switching
How Do I Switch Salon Software Without Losing My Clients & History?
You can switch salon software without losing a single client. Follow a short, boring migration checklist: back up first, confirm the import, run in parallel, keep your booking page live.
Comparisons
Lilo vs. Vagaro: Which Salon Software Is Right for You in 2026?
Lilo vs. Vagaro compared feature by feature: what each plan actually includes versus what costs extra, plus payments, hardware, beauty tools, AI, and real June 2026 figures.
Comparisons
Lilo vs. Square Appointments: Which Is Better for a Beauty Business?
Lilo vs. Square Appointments, compared feature by feature: what's included versus what's an add-on, payments and hardware, beauty tools, and built-in AI, with real June 2026 figures.
Comparisons
Lilo Pro vs. Vagaro: Salon Teams & Multi-Location
Lilo Pro vs. Vagaro for a salon team or multi-location group: flat unlimited-team pricing versus per-calendar fees, payroll and comp models, roles, HIPAA, and multi-location reporting, with real June 2026 figures.
Comparisons
Lilo Pro vs. Square Appointments: Teams & Multi-Location
Lilo Pro vs. Square Appointments for a salon team or multi-location group: flat unlimited-team pricing versus per-location tiers, payroll and comp models, roles, HIPAA, and reporting, with real June 2026 figures.
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Lilo Pro vs. Booksy: Barbershop Teams & Locations
Lilo Pro vs. Booksy for a barbershop team or multi-location group: flat unlimited-team pricing versus per-staff fees, comp models, roles, HIPAA, and multi-location oversight, with real June 2026 figures.
Booth Renters
How Do I Keep My Clients When I Leave a Salon to Rent a Booth?
Your client relationships can follow you, but the salon owns its database and your contract may bar soliciting. Read the contract first, then move your own records before you go.
Booth Renters
Best Software for Booth Renters in 2026: An Honest Comparison
The best software for booth renters in 2026, compared honestly: Lilo Booth, GlossGenius, Square Appointments, Vagaro, and Booksy, with real pricing, fees, and who each one fits.
AI for Salons
Can AI Actually Help You Run a Salon, Booth, or Barber Business?
Yes, but most 'AI' in booking apps is a bolt-on chatbot. Here's what a real, built-in AI assistant does for a salon, booth, or barbershop, and what to ignore.
Pricing & Switching
Does HIPAA-Compliant Salon & Med-Spa Software Exist? (And Do You Need It?)
Yes, it exists, but it's rarer than vendors imply, and the software alone doesn't make you compliant. Here's what HIPAA requires and who needs it.
Comparisons
Lilo vs. Booksy: Which Is Better for Barbers and Independent Pros?
Lilo vs. Booksy compared for barbers and solo pros: Booksy's new-client marketplace commission versus Lilo's flat, no-commission pricing, plus features, payments, and real June 2026 figures.