Brooklyn nail techs in Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy are doing work that travels. A design posted online brings in clients from Williamsburg and Bushwick who never would have found you otherwise. The tricky part is keeping the actual schedule together once the attention arrives. Solo is what holds the bookings. You get the text or the DM about a gel set or a fill. You sort out the time. You forward one text to Solo. Calendar updated. Solo sends you a reminder before each appointment so you're always ready. The Flatbush client who's been coming in for two years gets the same clean booking as the Bushwick client who just found you. You're not managing a separate platform. You're just doing the work.
Two minutes to connect your calendar. No card required.
A client calls or texts about a set, fill, gel appointment, or press-ons. Handle the conversation the way you always do.
Forward one text to Solo with the name, how long the service runs, and the date and time. It lands on your calendar in seconds.
The appointment is on your calendar. Solo sends you a reminder before they come in.
Booksy puts you in a public marketplace with other nail techs competing for the same clients. Solo is for techs who already have their clients and need the booking to stick.
| Solo | Paper book | Square Appts | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Text + your calendar | Pen, notebook | Hardware + login | App + profile build |
| Time per booking | Send one text | 30 sec, error-prone | 4-6 taps, screen share | Client must download app |
| No-shows | Auto reminder by text | None | Email/SMS reminder | App push reminder |
| Calendar sync | Google + Outlook native | Manual transfer | Google + Outlook | Google only |
| Best for | Solo pros who already take the call | Backup only | Multi-staff shops | High-foot-traffic walk-up |
Nail tech booking comparison. Pricing and features subject to change.
Yes. Wherever the booking comes from, you close it the same way. Forward one text to Solo with the details. The appointment goes on your calendar regardless of where the conversation started.
Yes. Forward the next appointment while they're still at your station. It hits the calendar before they leave.
No. Your client interacts with you, not Solo. They text or call you like always. Solo is invisible to them.
Most start with the Starter plan. Booking by text, calendar sync, and auto reminders. The Growth plan adds a landing page for your bio link and social posting tools when you're ready.
Brooklyn, NY nail techs use Solo to keep their books full without the back-and-forth. Connect your calendar, forward a text, and you are running.
Try Solo freeTwo minutes to connect your calendar. No card required.