FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Glowinary — pricing, commission, and how it works.

What is Glowinary?

Glowinary is a booking and business platform built for independent beauty & wellness professionals — hairstylists, barbers, nail technicians, makeup artists, lash and brow artists, massage therapists and more. It brings bookings, clients, payments, reminders, content creation and AI into one app.

How much does Glowinary cost?

Glowinary is free for clients. For professionals it is a flat £39 per month, with no commission on any booking — you keep 100% of what you earn.

Does Glowinary take a commission?

No. Glowinary never takes a commission or booking fee. Professionals keep 100% of every payment; the only cost is the £39/month subscription.

Who is Glowinary for?

Independent beauty & wellness professionals of every kind: home studios, private studios, chair renters, suite owners, mobile and freelance professionals, and independent business owners.

Which countries is Glowinary available in?

Glowinary is available across nine countries: the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

Is Glowinary free for clients?

Yes. Clients use Glowinary completely free to discover professionals, book appointments, chat, and get AI beauty guidance — with no booking fees.

How do professionals get paid?

Payments go directly to the professional’s own connected Stripe account. Glowinary never holds funds and takes no cut of your earnings.

What is the Trust Score?

The Trust Score is a public score built from genuine client ratings after completed appointments. Combined with real portfolio photos, it helps clients book with confidence and rewards great professionals.

Can I take deposits and protect against no-shows?

Yes. Professionals can require deposits, set cancellation windows and build no-show protection into their booking rules — all on their own terms.

Does Glowinary have an app?

Yes — Glowinary works on iOS, Android and the web, so you and your clients can manage everything from any device.

What makes Glowinary different from Fresha or Booksy?

Glowinary charges a flat £39/month with zero commission (you keep 100% of every booking), and adds AI built for beauty, a public Trust Score, and built-in content creation with Glowinary Studio — designed specifically around independent professionals.