Commission vs Booth Rent
The pay model you choose determines your profit margin, your management burden, and the kind of talent you attract.
Commission-Based
Stylist earns a % of the revenue they generate. Most common model.
Typical: 35–55% of service revenue
PROS
- Aligns incentives with performance
- Scalable — you only pay when revenue comes in
- Easy to attract experienced stylists
CONS
- Higher cost per service as stylists grow
- Can create competition among staff
- Harder to predict payroll costs
Salary / Hourly
Stylist earns a fixed wage regardless of service volume.
Typical: $15–$30/hour or $2,500–$5,000/month
PROS
- Predictable payroll costs
- Better team culture — less competition
- Attracts stylists who want stability
CONS
- You pay even when the chair is empty
- Less incentive for stylists to upsell
- Higher risk for new salons
Booth Rental
Stylists rent a chair/station and keep all their revenue. You collect rent.
Typical: $800–$2,500/month per chair
PROS
- Guaranteed monthly income
- No payroll, no benefits, no management overhead
- Lower risk for the owner
CONS
- Less control over client experience
- Stylists may leave and take clients
- No leverage to grow revenue per chair
Everything Beautifyx actually does
One place to run bookings, payments, clients, staff and marketing — built for beauty, wellness and birth professionals.
Online booking
A booking page clients can use 24/7, with deposits, reminders and no double-bookings.
Payments & checkout
Take cards, cash, tap to pay and payment links, with receipts sent automatically.
Client records
Visit history, notes, photos, consent forms and intake forms in one client file.
Marketing & reminders
Automatic appointment reminders, review requests and campaigns to past clients.
Inventory & costs
Track product use per service so you can see the real profit on every appointment.
Your own website
A booking-ready site and public profile that gets you found by new clients.
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