Live Queue + Booking for Solo Pros — No Commission

Booking built for independent Barbers

Your Chair. Your Clients.
Your Book.

Your own booking link, a live walk-in queue, automatic client SMS reminders, deposits, and your own client history — built for independent pros, not big shops. No commission, no app to download.

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$0
Commission on your earnings
14
Day free trial
6
Business types supported
2min
Setup time
Who It's For

Built for Every Kind of Solo Pro

Whether you cut hair, do nails, ink, or rub out knots — NxtQue tailors the services, language, and tools to your trade. Booth renters, suite owners, mobile pros, and one-chair shops all welcome.

Barbers
Fades, walk-ins, your own booking link & TV board
Hairstylists
Color, cuts, online booking & auto reminders
Nail Techs
Appointments, client history & live wait times
Massage & Wellness
Sessions, facials & solo scheduling
Booth Renters & Suites
Your own brand, your link, your client list
Tattoo Artists
Session booking, deposits & your portfolio
🎬 Try It Live
No signup. Just explore.
Tap in and experience NxtQue as a pro or as a client — no signup, no commitment.
✂ Open Demo Shop
👤 As a Client
Open the barbershop demo and tap a barber to book an appointment or join the walk-in queue.
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✂ As a Professional
Go to My Panel tab. Enter PIN 1234 for Marcus, 2222 for DeShawn, or 3333 for Trey.
Try pro panel →
📊 Your Dashboard
Go to the Owner tab. Use PIN 0000 to see your calendar, analytics, and account settings.
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📺 Queue Board
See what displays on your shop TV in real time — live columns, who's in the chair, and who's waiting.
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Features

Everything You Need to Run Solo

One platform that runs your whole book — no patchwork of apps, no front desk needed.

📺
Live TV Queue Board
Display the live queue on any TV in your shop. Clients scan the QR code to join from their phone — no app download needed.
📅
Walk-ins + Appointments
Handle both in one unified queue. Walk-ins join live, appointments slot in at their time. No double booking, no confusion.
📱
Client SMS Alerts
Clients get a text when they are 2 away, when they are next, and a receipt + review request when done. Powered by Twilio.
💳
Deposits & No-Show Protection
Connect your bank in minutes (free) and clients pay a deposit when they book — no-show and you keep it. Prefer cash, Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle? Those still work too; only card deposits need a connected bank.
🧠
Client Memory
Returning clients get auto-filled with their name, preferred professional, service, and style notes every time they book.
📊
Analytics Dashboard
Track clients per day, busiest hours, top services, staff performance, and 6-month revenue trends.
🔗
Personal Booking Links
Each professional gets their own booking link. Share it on Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere. Clients book them directly.
✂️
Portable Pro Profiles
Barbers own their profile, services, and client history. If they move shops, everything comes with them.
🗺️
Discovery Map
Clients can find your shop by location and search by service — "balayage near me" surfaces your salon instantly.
How It Works

From signup to your first booking — minutes, not days

No tech skills needed. No hardware to buy. Works on any phone, tablet, or computer.

1
Sign up free in two minutes
Email and password. Tell us your trade — barber, hairstylist, nail tech, wellness, or tattoo — and we set up the right services and language for you. Try it free, pick a plan when you're ready.
2
Add your services and hours
Build your menu with prices, durations, and descriptions. Set your working hours — including breaks for lunch or back-to-back blocks. That's it — you're ready to take bookings.
3
Claim your personal @handle
Pick your name — like nxtque.com/@ryan — and that's your portable booking link forever. Put it in your Instagram bio, on your card, in your texts. Clients tap it and land on your own profile page: cover photo, services, prices, portfolio, and a Book button.
4
Clients book themselves — solo or as a group
They pick a service, see your real availability, choose a time. Walk-ins join your live queue from their phone — no app to install. Families and groups can book everyone in one flow. You see new bookings instantly on your panel and TV board.
5
The shop runs itself
Every booking syncs to your phone's calendar — Google, Apple, Outlook — with reminders 30 minutes before each cut. Clients get automatic text reminders the day before and an hour before. A daily morning text tells you what's on your books. Receipts send when you mark someone done. Analytics update live. You focus on the chair.
Comparison

Why Independent Pros Choose NxtQue

Unlike other platforms, NxtQue never takes a cut of your earnings.

Feature ✂ NxtQue The Cut Booksy Square
Commission per booking✓ None✗ Yes✗ Yes✗ Yes
Live TV queue board✓✓✗✗
Walk-ins + appointments unified✓ Unified✗ Queue only✗ Appts only✗ Appts only
Client app download required✓ No✗ Yes✗ Yes~ Optional
Portable barber profiles✓✗✗✗
Per-barber booking links✓✗✓✗
Client SMS notifications✓ Included✓✗ Add-on✗ Add-on
Flat monthly — no % cuts✓ From $29✗✗✗

Simple, Flat Pricing

No commission. No hidden fees. No percentage of your earnings. Ever.

Monthly Annual Save 17%
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★ Built for Solo Pros
Solo Pro
For independent professionals
$29/mo
1 professional — just you
Walk-in queue + appointments
Live TV board with QR code
Personal booking link
Client SMS notifications
Card deposits at booking
Analytics dashboard
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Teams & Shops
For owners with a crew
Coming soon
Multiple chairs & staff PINs
Owner admin & analytics
Multi-staff TV board
Shop branding
Running a shop with a team? Multi-chair support is on the way. Start solo today and you'll be first to know.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NxtQue take a commission from my earnings?
Never. NxtQue charges a flat monthly subscription. The only other fee is a small 1% platform fee on card deposits processed through Stripe — and only on those deposits. We never take a cut of your service prices, your cash, or payments you collect any other way.
Do my clients need to download an app?
No. Clients join the queue or book appointments directly from their phone browser by scanning the QR code or clicking your booking link. No app download, no account required to book.
Can I use NxtQue if I rent a booth and am not the shop owner?
Yes. Create a Solo Pro account and you get your own personal booking page, your own queue, your own client history, and your own booking link — all independently of any shop. If you join a shop later, your profile, services, and client history transfer with you.
What happens if I leave a shop? Do I lose my clients?
No. With a portable barber account, your profile, service menu, photos, and client history belong to you. If a shop owner removes you, you get a prompt to activate Solo Mode and your booking page stays live. Your clients can still find and book you.
How does the TV queue board work?
Open the TV URL on any browser — Smart TV, tablet, laptop connected to a screen, Fire Stick, anything. It displays live queue columns for each barber, who is in the chair, and who is waiting. It refreshes automatically every few seconds. Clients scan the QR code to join from their own phone.
Does NxtQue work for nail salons and spas too?
Yes. NxtQue has separate modes for barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, and spas. Each mode uses the right terminology, service suggestions, and layout for that business type.
How long is the free trial?
14 days. No credit card required to start. Full access to all features during the trial. You choose a plan before the trial ends to keep your shop active.
Does NxtQue handle invoices, receipts, and taxes?
For receipts and tax-compliant invoices, we integrate with Stripe — every card payment processed through Stripe generates a receipt automatically. For your bookkeeping, you can export all your bookings as CSV (any date range) and import directly into QuickBooks, Wave, or any accounting tool. Solo barbers and shops both get full export access. NxtQue focuses on bookings and queue management — Stripe and your accounting software handle the financial side.
Can I print booking confirmations and receipts?
Yes. Customers can print their booking confirmation from the My Bookings page. Shops and barbers can print or export the full booking history as CSV at any time.

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