Built exclusively for hair braiders

Stop losing money
to no-shows.

BraidBoss AI collects deposits automatically, blocks problem clients, and manages your bookings — so you only show up for clients who actually show up for you.

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30-day free trial. No credit card needed.

Deposit collected on every booking Phone number stays private Founding rates from $25/mo
How it works

Up and running in three steps

No phone tag, no DM chaos. You're in control from first inquiry to paid deposit.

1

Pick your AI assistant

Choose Marcus, Keisha, or Traci — your AI personality that keeps tabs on your business, motivates you when requests pile up, and helps you engage clients in your voice.

2

Set your prices & services

Add your styles, set your rates, choose your deposit amount. Your page is live at braidboss.ai/{username} — post it in your bio and DMs in under 2 minutes.

3

Share your link — clients book automatically

Clients request, you review and send a proposal with deposit. They pay through Stripe. No-shows get blocked automatically. You only seat clients who paid to be there.

🎉 Founding Member Rates — Locked In Forever

30 days free. Then from $25/mo.

Try everything free for 30 days. Lock in founding member pricing before rates go up.

Starter
$25/mo
Founding rate
  • ✓ Booking & proposals
  • ✓ Deposit collection
  • ✓ AI assistant
  • ✓ Public braider page
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Most Popular
Growth
$45/mo
Founding rate
  • ✓ Everything in Starter
  • ✓ Smart pricing assistant
  • ✓ Income & tax reports
  • ✓ No-show calculator
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Premium
$65/mo
Founding rate
  • ✓ Everything in Growth
  • ✓ Client risk scoring
  • ✓ Concierge suite
  • ✓ Branded PDF reports
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All plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card required to start.

Meet your wingman

Marcus AI —
Your Braiding Wingman

Marcus is the AI personality built into BraidBoss. He's not a chatbot — he's your braiding business energy coach. He checks photo quality on quote requests, drops dashboard commentary to keep you motivated, and helps you engage clients in your voice.

😌 Chill — Laid-back energy
🔥 Spicy — Bold & hyped
💼 Pro — Business first
✌️ Lite — Low key

Marcus requires your own OpenAI API key. BraidBoss works fully without him.

Marcus — BraidBoss AI braiding wingman avatar
Marcus

"You got 3 new requests while you were sleeping. Bag secured, boss. Let's price these and get paid. 💚"

What you get

Everything a braider needs — nothing extra

Designed for how braiders actually work. Not adapted from some generic salon booking tool.

AI Assistant

Marcus, Keisha, or Traci — choose the personality that matches your vibe. Your AI wingman handles client engagement, checks photo quality, and keeps your business energy up.

Smart Booking

Clients submit full quote requests with style, photos, and timing. You review, set your price, send a proposal. They accept and pay the deposit — automatically.

Deposit Protection

Every booking requires a deposit through Stripe before it's confirmed. No-show clients get blocked. Your time is protected before you ever pick up a comb.

Braider Directory

Get discovered at braidboss.ai/braiders. Clients searching for braiders in your area find your page, your portfolio, and your reviews — no marketplace cut, no competition next to your name.

Why braiders choose us

Built different, on purpose

Every decision in BraidBoss was made for braiders — not adapted from a general booking tool that happens to include braids.

No hidden fees, ever

BraidBoss charges a flat 1% platform fee on deposits only — final payments are completely free. No new-client surcharge. No surprise deductions. If a client pays a $50 deposit, we take $0.50. Plans start at $25/mo with a 30-day free trial.

Your page, your brand

You get a dedicated braider page at your username — not a listing inside a marketplace where StyleSeat can promote someone else next to you. You own the client relationship, end to end.

Marcus — your AI wingman

No other booking app has Marcus. He's an AI personality that speaks your language, checks photo quality, motivates you when requests pile up, and helps you stay on top of your business without the burnout.

Mobile-first, actually

BraidBoss was designed for phones first — because that's how braiders work. Your dashboard, proposal builder, and client form all work beautifully on any device, no app download needed.

Comparison

BraidBoss vs StyleSeat vs Booksy

The numbers speak for themselves. Know what you're signing up for before you commit your clients to a platform.

BraidBoss AI ✓ StyleSeat Booksy
Platform fee on new clients Flat 1%* Up to 30% Per-booking fee
Built for hair braiders ✓ Exclusively General beauty General beauty
Custom quote intake form ✓ ✗ ✗
Client photo uploads ✓ Private ✗ ✗
Phone number privacy ✓ Varies Varies
AI braiding assistant ✓ Marcus ✗ ✗
You control your pricing ✓ Always Partial ✓
Transparent flat-rate plans ✓ From $25/mo $29+/mo + per-booking $29+/mo + per-booking

* 1% fee applies to deposits only — final payments are free

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FAQ

Questions braiders actually ask

30 days free, then from $25/mo. BraidBoss charges a flat 1% platform fee on deposits only — final payments are completely free. No setup fee, no new-client surcharges. If a client pays a $50 deposit, we take $0.50. Your full payment is yours, no percentage taken.
Yes — a flat 1% on deposits only. Final payments are completely free. Unlike StyleSeat, which charges up to 30% on bookings from new clients, BraidBoss keeps the fee flat and transparent on deposits only.
Clients pay a deposit through Stripe when they accept your proposal. After you complete the job and upload your completion photo, payouts are processed to your connected bank account via Stripe Connect. You set up payouts once through your Settings page — takes about 5 minutes.
Yes. BraidBoss AI is built exclusively for hair braiders. The quote intake form, proposal flow, pricing model, and Marcus AI are all designed around how braiders actually work — not adapted from a generic salon booking tool.
Fee structure: StyleSeat charges up to 30% on new clients. BraidBoss charges a flat 1% on deposits only — final payments are completely free.

Focus: StyleSeat is a general beauty marketplace. BraidBoss is built specifically for hair braiders with a custom intake form for style, size, length, hair details, and inspiration photos.

Privacy: BraidBoss keeps your phone number private and gives you a dedicated page — not a listing next to your competition.
No app download, no account required. Clients submit quote requests and accept proposals entirely through their browser. You share your BraidBoss link; they click it and fill out the form. That's it.
Marcus is your AI braiding wingman built into BraidBoss. He checks the quality of photos submitted with quote requests, delivers dashboard commentary in your preferred personality mode (Chill, Spicy, Pro, or Lite), and helps you engage clients with energy. Marcus requires your own OpenAI API key and is completely optional — BraidBoss works fully without him.
Sign up, pick your username, and your page is live at braidboss.ai/{username} immediately. From your Profile page you can add your profile photo, banner, social links, service policies, and prep instructions. The whole setup takes under 2 minutes.

Ready to run your braiding business like a boss?

Get your personal BraidBoss AI page live in under 2 minutes. 30-day free trial, then from $25/mo.

Start Free — Set Up in 2 Minutes

No credit card to start. Flat 1% on deposits only — final payment is free.