Professional Booking Software for Beauty Clinics
Manage consultations, treatments, and client care with specialised software designed for aesthetic clinics and beauty clinics.

Beauty clinics and aesthetic clinics require professional-grade management software that handles complex treatment protocols, extended consultations, and detailed client records. Bella Booking is purpose-built for aesthetic professionals offering services like laser treatments, injectables, skin therapy, and advanced beauty procedures. Our system manages multi-step treatment plans, tracks before-and-after photos, handles consent forms, and maintains detailed treatment histories. Schedule consultations separately from procedures, manage practitioner-specific bookings, and integrate secure payment processing for deposits and treatment packages. With automated client reminders, treatment follow-ups, and comprehensive reporting, you can focus on delivering exceptional aesthetic care whilst we handle your administrative workflow. The platform also includes two-way SMS messaging with a dedicated phone number, Afterpay support, AI-powered business insights, and a weekly performance digest.
Common Challenges
Challenges beauty clinic businesses face
Consent forms and documentation
Aesthetic procedures require signed consent forms before treatment. Managing paper forms is error-prone, and missing documentation creates legal liability.
Treatment plan tracking
Clients on multi-session treatment plans (e.g., laser courses, skin peels) need their progress tracked across visits. Without structured records, practitioners lose context between sessions.
Consultation vs procedure scheduling
Initial consultations and actual treatment procedures have different durations, practitioners, and requirements. A generic booking system treats them identically, causing scheduling confusion.
High-value appointment no-shows
Aesthetic treatments are premium-priced. A single no-show on a laser session or injectable appointment can represent significant lost revenue without deposit protection.
Features
Tools for your beauty clinic business
Designed to address the specific needs of beauty clinic businesses.
24/7 Online Booking
- Let clients book clinic appointments anytime through your branded booking page. Collect intake information during booking.
Consent Forms & Document Storage
- Attach consent forms, medical documents, and before/after photos to client profiles. Secure storage with easy access during treatments.
Deposits for High-Value Treatments
- Require deposits (fixed or percentage) for expensive procedures. Set service-specific cancellation policies with automatic refunds via Stripe.
Client Notes & Medical History
- Store detailed client notes including medical history, allergies, contraindications, and health information. Ensure safe treatment delivery.
Automated Reminders & Confirmations
- SMS and email reminders with one-click confirmation links. Reduce no-shows and keep clients informed about pre-treatment requirements.
Service Bundles & Treatment Packages
- Create treatment bundles combining consultation + sessions + follow-up with flexible pricing — set a total price, apply a discount percentage, or offer bundles for free. Show savings to clients during online booking. Run treatments simultaneously with different practitioners when clinically appropriate.
Specialist Matching
- Match clients with qualified practitioners based on treatment type and client preferences. Assign services to specific team members.
Comprehensive Reporting
- 20+ detailed reports including practitioner utilisation, treatment revenue, cancellation analysis, and client retention metrics.
Digital Tipping
- Let clients tip their practitioners after appointments via your online booking portal. Tips are processed securely through Stripe, with automatic notifications to you and the team member.
Prepaid Packages
- Sell session bundles upfront so clients can purchase multiple treatment sessions at a discounted rate. Packages can be purchased online and redeemed at the clinic.
Digital Forms & Consent
- Create custom intake forms, consent forms, and health questionnaires with electronic signatures. Auto-send forms to clients before their appointment to streamline compliance and check-in.
Treatment Room & Equipment Scheduling
- Manage treatment rooms and specialist equipment (lasers, machines) as resources with capacity controls. Auto-assigned for online bookings.
Two-Way SMS Messaging
- A dedicated phone number for your business. Send and receive messages, auto-confirm from client replies, and send bulk campaigns for promotions.
AI Business Insights
- Weekly AI digest analyses your performance and recommends actions. Ask the AI assistant anything about your schedule, clients, or revenue.
Afterpay / Buy Now Pay Later
- Clients pay in 4 interest-free instalments for deposits, gift cards, and packages. You receive the full amount upfront.
Schedule Optimisation
- Three modes for online booking — Show All, Reduce Gaps, or Eliminate Gaps. Minimise dead time between appointments.
Gift Cards
- Sell digital gift cards online — amount-based or service-based. Clients view balances and redeem when booking online.
Loyalty Programme
- Reward repeat clients with points-based loyalty. Customise earning rules, set rewards, and track engagement.
Client Reviews
- Collect verified reviews after appointments with AI moderation. Reviews display on your booking page with star ratings.
Professional Clinic Management Made Simple
Beauty clinics using Bella Booking benefit from comprehensive document storage for consent forms, no-show protection with deposits and cancellation policies, and detailed medical history tracking. Our service bundles help you sell treatment packages, while reporting tracks practitioner performance.
A typical beauty clinic with 4 practitioners pays just A$79/month on the Professional plan.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can we store consent forms and medical documents?
Yes. Attach files including consent forms, medical documents, and before/after photos to client profiles. Supported formats include PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG, WEBP, and more (max 5MB each). Files are stored securely and easily accessible during appointments.
How do deposits work for expensive treatments?
On all plans, require deposits (fixed amount like $100, or percentage like 25%) when clients book online. Set service-specific policies—for example, require 50% deposit for laser treatments but no deposit for consultations. Automatic refund processing via Stripe.
Can we track medical history and contraindications?
Yes. Store detailed client notes including medical history, allergies, contraindications, and health information. Notes are accessible when booking appointments and help ensure safe treatment delivery.
How do service bundles work?
Create bundles combining multiple treatments into one package with flexible pricing — set a total price, apply a discount percentage, or offer bundles for free. For example, a facial bundle might include consultation, treatment, and follow-up services. Enable Show Savings to display savings during online booking. Clients book the entire bundle in one transaction.
Can clients choose their practitioner?
Yes. Clients can view available practitioners and book directly with their preferred professional. Assign services to specific practitioners based on qualifications.
How do automated reminders work?
Configure SMS and email reminders before appointments. Customise templates with variables like client name, date, time, and services. Include pre-appointment instructions and confirmation links.
What reports are available?
Over 20 reports including Appointments Summary, Cancellations, Sales Summary, Practitioner Sales, Practitioner Utilisation, Client Retention, Booking Source, Gift Cards, Loyalty, Discount Summary, Attendance, and more. All support date filtering and CSV export.
Can clients book consultations separately from treatments?
Yes. Create separate services for consultations and treatments with different durations, prices, and deposit requirements. Clients can book each independently or combine them.
Can clients pay with Afterpay?
Yes! When Afterpay (or Clearpay in the UK) is enabled, clients can split payments into 4 interest-free instalments for deposits, gift card purchases, and package purchases. You receive the full amount upfront. Available in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Is there a messaging feature for client communication?
Yes! Messages Plus gives your business a dedicated phone number with a two-way SMS inbox. Clients can reply to appointment reminders to confirm, and you can send bulk SMS campaigns for promotions and announcements. Automated messages (reminders, confirmations) are included on all plans.
Does Bella Booking use AI?
Yes. Bella AI is an assistant you can ask anything about your business — schedules, clients, revenue, team performance. A weekly AI business digest analyses your data and sends a personalised performance summary with actionable insights to your email.
Can I collect client reviews?
Yes! On the Professional plan, clients who completed an appointment can leave a verified review with star ratings and optional written feedback. AI moderation checks reviews before publishing, and you can respond publicly or privately. Reviews appear on your online booking page.
Can clients leave tips for their practitioner?
Yes! When digital tipping is enabled, clients can leave tips for their practitioner after appointments via your online booking portal. Tips are processed through Stripe and both you and the team member are notified.
What happens if a client starts booking online but doesn't finish?
Bella Booking captures incomplete bookings automatically — a feature most booking systems don't offer. When an authenticated client reaches the Review step and leaves without confirming, their selection is saved as a draft. You see it in the Follow-ups side panel and on a dashboard amber KPI card, with a one-tap 'Book for client' action. Enable the automatic reminder and the client receives an SMS or email with a resume link. Particularly valuable for higher-value treatments where a missed booking represents significant revenue loss.
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Beauty Clinic Software Built in Australia
Bella Booking is built by a Sydney-based team with AUD pricing and GST-inclusive reporting included. Manage consultations, aesthetic treatments, and client records with local support available during Australian business hours.