Staff and commissions

Salon commission software that calculates from real tickets

Staff submit service tickets from their phones. Fair Flow calculates each person commission from those tickets — so pay is based on what actually happened on the floor, not a late-night spreadsheet rebuild.

Why commission fights start on the floor

  • Walk-in turns feel unfair
  • Service amounts get disputed after the fact
  • Managers rebuild the day from texts and memory
  • Staff do not trust the numbers at payday

When tickets are clear, commission math can be clear too.

How Fair Flow calculates commissions

  1. 1. Staff submit service tickets from their phonesTickets use accurate service pricing so the chair and the desk stay aligned.
  2. 2. Fair Flow calculates commission per staff memberCommission is calculated from the service tickets each person submits — not from a manual reconstruction later.
  3. 3. Owners see ticket summaries by staffReview amounts per staff member with ticket summaries, so you can see the work behind the commission.
  4. 4. Keep payroll where it already livesFair Flow does the commission math from tickets. It does not replace your payroll provider or export payroll files.

What else supports fairer staff pay

Queue Management

Transparent digital queue for staff inside the salon. Clients do not see their place in line.

Tasks and Communication

Assign tasks, track completion, and communicate with staff and reception in one place.

Employee Inbox

Vacation requests, schedule changes, payroll questions, maintenance, and supply requests in one inbox.

Documents and Licenses

Store employee documents; get reminders before licenses or certifications expire.

Media Center

Organize salon photos and content without mixing business media into personal galleries.

Smart Inventory

Track inventory, shopping lists, usage, and stock health.

Smart Scheduling

Staff schedules from availability, approved requests, and preferences. Not client appointment booking.

Training Center

Owners upload videos, SOPs, quizzes, and training materials; track completion.

Fair Flow Points

Goals, achievements, performance tracking, and custom rewards.

Who it is for

  • Salons and spas that pay staff on commission from services
  • Teams with 10+ staff where walk-in fairness and ticket accuracy matter
  • Owners who want commission calculated from real tickets, not reconstructed notes
  • Multi-location beauty businesses that need the same ops discipline everywhere

Spreadsheet chaos vs Fair Flow

Spreadsheets / paperFair Flow
Commission mathManual rebuild at paydayCalculated from staff-submitted service tickets
Service amountsEasy to dispute laterTickets with accurate pricing from phones
Owner visibilityScattered notes and chatsTicket summaries with amounts per staff member
Walk-in turnsMemory and argumentsStaff digital queue
Staff recognitionAd hocFair Flow Points
Ops stackMany appsQueue, inbox, tasks, inventory, training

What this page does not claim

  • Tips, tip pooling, or tip payouts
  • Payroll export to QuickBooks, Gusto, or ADP
  • Built-in payroll processing or direct deposit
  • Client appointment booking or POS checkout

Pricing

  • First location: $139/month
  • Each additional location: $99/month
  • Extra storage: $10/month per 10 GB
  • 14-day free trial

FAQ

Does Fair Flow calculate salon commissions automatically?

Yes. Fair Flow calculates each staff member commission from the service tickets they submit from their phones.

Can owners see amounts per staff member?

Yes. Owners see ticket summaries with amounts per staff member.

Does Fair Flow include tips or tip pooling?

No.

Does this replace payroll software?

No. Fair Flow calculates commissions from service tickets. Keep your payroll provider for payday.

Does Fair Flow export payroll files?

No.

Can staff see who is next for walk-ins?

Yes. The queue is an internal tool for staff inside the salon. Clients do not see their place in line.

Does Fair Flow book client appointments?

No. Smart Scheduling is for staff schedules, not client appointment booking.

How much does it cost?

$139/month first location, $99/month each additional. 14-day free trial.

Ready for commissions that match the real floor?

Book a demo — or start your 14-day free trial.