The SupaDay Blog
Tips, guides, and strategies to help you run a better salon.
SpasVagaro for Spas: Honest Review vs SupaDay (2026)
Vagaro for spas vs SupaDay — SMS, commissions, recurring bookings, reviews, pricing, and what a 5-therapist spa actually pays.
Spas5 Best Vagaro Alternatives for Spas (2026)
Switching from Vagaro for your spa? Here are 5 alternatives compared on booking, SMS, commissions, reviews, and what's actually included.
Hair SalonsBest Salon Scheduling Apps for Small Salons (2026): Real Prices
The best salon scheduling apps for small salons in 2026: SupaDay, Vagaro, GlossGenius, Fresha, Square, Booksy and Mangomint, priced for 1, 3 and 5 staff.
BarbershopsHow to Run a Walk-In Barbershop Without the Chaos
How to run a walk-in barbershop: a visible line, a fair turn rule, honest wait times, walk-ins mixed with appointments, and a plan for the Saturday rush.
Nail SalonsNail Tech Commission: What Split Should You Pay?
Most nail salons pay techs 50% to 60% commission on services, and techs keep their tips. How to pick a split your salon can afford, with the math.
BarbershopsBooksy vs Squire vs theCut: Best Barber App (2026)
Booksy vs Squire vs theCut compared for barbershops: real prices for 4 barbers, who pays, new-client fees, commissions, booth rent and walk-ins.
Nail SalonsABC Test for Salons: Which States Use It?
What the ABC test means for nail salons and hair salons, which states use it, and why a tech working at your salon rarely passes. Plus what does qualify.
Nail SalonsMy Nail Tech Wants 1099. Am I Still Liable?
Your nail tech asked to be paid 1099. Here's why their request doesn't protect the salon, what the tech gives up, and the options that actually hold up.
MarketingHalloween and Holiday Salon Promotions That Fill Chairs
How to fill your salon from Halloween to New Year: when to open holiday booking, Halloween specials, quiet weeks to fill, and how to keep January busy.
Nail SalonsDoes Commission Count Toward Minimum Wage for Nail Techs?
Yes, commission counts toward minimum wage, but only if it covers every hour worked. How the weekly check works, when you owe a top-up, and how tips count.
MassageBest Massage Therapy Scheduling Software (2026)
Comparing massage therapy scheduling software: MassageBook, Jane, ClinicSense, Noterro, Vagaro — prices, text reminders, SOAP notes and buffer time.
BeautyLash and Brow Booking Software: What You Actually Need
What lash and brow artists need in booking software: set times for full sets and fills, easy rebooking, text reminders, client notes and fair pricing.