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AI quoting tools for hair and beauty salons in the UK

Most salon work runs off a price list, but some jobs need a proper quote: bridal parties, extensions, colour corrections and event bookings. These are high-value and easy to get wrong, because the time depends on the client's hair. AI assistants help write clear quotes and packages; a consultation slot comes first.

Prices were re-checked on each provider's own page; the date is next to each one. Rules and figures from GOV.UK are linked where they're used.

Consultation first

Book a consultation before quoting extensions or a colour correction. Calendly's free plan can handle consultation bookings (checked 14 October 2026), or add a consultation service to your booking app.

Write the quote clearly

Use ChatGPT or Claude to turn consultation notes into a written quote: what's included, how long it takes, trial sessions, travel for on-location bridal work, deposit and cancellation terms. Show the total price including any fees you always charge: the CMA is acting on drip pricing under the DMCC Act 2024 (CMA).

Deposits for bridal and events

Wedding bookings are often months ahead, so take a deposit and write down when it's refundable. Keep cancellation terms proportionate: an unfair term isn't binding on a consumer (legislation.gov.uk). Canva's free plan has templates for price lists and bridal packages.

The options, with prices

Tool	Price and free plan	UK notes and source
ChatGPT A general AI assistant for drafting emails, quotes, policies and posts, summarising documents and answering questions.	Free plan available. Paid plans (Go, Plus, Business, Enterprise) are priced per user per month; see the pricing page for current amounts. Unlimited everyday text chats, subject to abuse safeguards. Web search, file and image uploads, data analysis, image creation and 500 MB Library storage, each with its own usage limits. Ads may appear on the free plan in some countries.	Works in the UK. Ask for British English and UK context (VAT, HMRC) in your prompt. Source, checked 14 October 2026
Claude An AI assistant that is good with long documents, careful writing and summaries.	Free plan: $0. Pro: $20 a month, or $17 a month on an annual plan ($200 billed up front). Max: higher-usage plans; see the pricing page. Chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation, code, memory and Artifacts. Usage limits reset on a rolling five-hour window, with no fixed message count.	Prices are in US dollars. Source, checked 15 October 2026
Canva Drag-and-drop design for social posts, flyers, menus and presentations, with AI tools such as Magic Write.	Free plan: $0. Pro, Business and Enterprise plans are paid; see the pricing page for current amounts. 1.6 million+ templates, 5 GB storage, one Brand Kit (three colours), and up to 200 Standard AI uses or 20 Premium AI uses a month. Canva AI 2.0 is on paid plans only.	Widely used in the UK. Source, checked 14 October 2026
Calendly Online booking links that let customers pick a time that suits your calendar.	Free plan (always free). Standard: $10 per seat a month. Teams: $16 per seat a month. Enterprise from $15k a year. An always-free plan for basic scheduling.	Prices are in US dollars. Source, checked 14 October 2026
Fresha Booking, payments and client records for salons, spas and barbers, with a consumer marketplace.	Independent: $19.95 a month. Team: $14.95 per bookable team member a month. 20% one-time fee on new marketplace clients (minimum applies). Card fees extra. 7-day free trial. Booking links, Facebook and Instagram bookings and email/app notifications are included free.	Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. Source, checked 14 October 2026

What to check before you choose

Does the quote list every fee, including travel?
Is the deposit and its refund policy in writing?
Trial session included or extra?
Does the price depend on hair length or thickness? Say so.
Check AI-drafted quotes before sending.

A prompt to start with

Paste this into ChatGPT or Claude, filling in the brackets:

Write a clear quote for [client name]'s wedding on [date] at [venue]: [number] people for [services], a trial on [date], travel of [miles]. Prices: [list]. Include what's included, timings on the day, a [amount] deposit due by [date] and our cancellation terms: [terms]. Show one total price including travel. Friendly British English.

Free tools

Price a job with the quote and VAT calculator (20%, 5%, 0% and reverse charge), or work out your day rate (see how much to charge per hour). Comparing job management apps? Read Tradify vs Jobber. For ready-made messages, see 16 ChatGPT prompts for tradespeople. Deposit, rebooking and tipping-policy prompts: ChatGPT prompts for salons. New to pricing? Follow how to price a job step by step. Set deposits and due dates up front with payment terms for trades, and cover material price rises with the price-change clause generator.

Questions

Should I charge for a bridal trial?

Many salons do; either way, say clearly in the quote whether it's included.

Can I add a travel fee later?

Show any fee you always charge in the total upfront. The CMA is acting against drip pricing under the DMCC Act 2024.

Are these prices in pounds?

Not all. Where a provider only publishes US dollar prices we show dollars, so check the price in pounds at checkout.

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