What is a service plan?

A service plan maps out all the salon services a client needs over a year, with recommended intervals and total costs. It helps clients budget for their hair care, ensures they maintain optimal appointment frequency, and gives the salon predictable revenue. Some salons offer monthly payment plans based on annual service costs.

Should I offer monthly payment plans?

Monthly payment plans can increase client commitment and retention. The client pays a fixed monthly amount and gets all their planned services included. It makes premium services more accessible, guarantees regular bookings, and provides the salon with predictable income. Many salon software systems support this.

How do I present a service plan to clients?

Present it as a benefit to them — "Based on your hair goals, here is your recommended plan for the year with costs." Show the per-visit cost and the annual total. If offering a plan discount (e.g. 10% off for committing), highlight the saving. Use it as a retention tool during consultations.

Should service plans include a discount?

Offering a 5-10% discount on an annual plan encourages commitment and guarantees income. A client paying £600/year instead of £660 feels they are getting value, while you secure 52 weeks of guaranteed bookings. The small discount is worth the retention benefit. Do not discount more than 10-15%.

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Service Plan Calculator — Annual Plan & Cost Projection

Build annual service plans with scheduling and total cost projections for clients.

Cut Price

Cut Interval

Colour Price

0 if no colour

Colour Interval

Treatment Price

0 if no treatment

Treatment Interval

How We Calculate This

This calculator builds an annual service plan by combining cut, colour and treatment schedules with pricing to project total yearly cost and monthly payment amount.

The formula

Annual visits = 52 weeks / Interval

Annual cost = Visits x Price per service

Monthly payment = Total annual cost / 12

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always perform a strand test before chemical services.