Salon POS with inventory management: keep control of your sales and stock
After a long day you want to go home, not walk the shelves with a clipboard counting bottles of shampoo and tubes of colour. And nothing is more frustrating than discovering the next morning that a popular product just sold out while a client wants to buy it. A salon POS with inventory management removes that manual work: every sale updates your stock automatically, you check out with the correct VAT and you see in real time what is left. This article explains which features really make the difference and how to start today.
Why a salon POS with inventory management is essential
A modern point of sale system is far more than the place where you take card or cash. For a salon the real value is in the link with your product stock. A salon POS with inventory management records every sale and adjusts your stock level instantly, fully automatically and without separate data entry afterwards.
The biggest benefit is that you never have to say "no" to a sale. When a fast mover drops below a threshold you set yourself, you get an alert and reorder in time. That way you do not miss revenue the moment a client wants to take a product home after a treatment. To see how checkout works, take a look at the page about the point-of-sale system.
You also see your gross margin straight away. Link your purchase prices to your sales prices and you know what each product earns, without waiting for your accountant’s year-end figures. That insight helps you make sharper choices about your range.
From counting by hand to automatic updates
Counting bottles and tubes every week after closing is exactly the job nobody wants, and it is prone to mistakes. A digital stock list in your inventory management removes that uncertainty: the system tracks everything, from the sale at the counter to the use during a treatment.
The strength is in the synchronisation. Sell a product at the counter and it is instantly visible in your central overview. That real-time link keeps your records accurate and saves you hours of counting each month, time you would rather spend on your clients or on yourself.
Key features: VAT, payments and reorder lists
A good till should make your work lighter, not heavier. Modern software runs as a web app on your tablet or smartphone, so you can reach your data anywhere in the shop, whether you are at the chair or checking a delivery in the back.
In the Dutch market VAT compliance matters. Your system should automatically separate the 21 percent VAT on products from the 9 percent on services, so you avoid mistakes at checkout and your quarterly return runs more smoothly. Through Mollie or Stripe you can also accept online payments for deposits or open invoices, with the money landing directly in your own account without commission per booking.
The automatic reorder list based on minimum stock levels is just as handy. You set per product when you want a nudge, and as soon as a shampoo or colour drops below that level it goes on the list. Want to experience this yourself? You can start for free and try the features in your own salon.
Bookkeeping and backbar without the headache
Your accountant will love the export function. Instead of piles of receipts you deliver a complete overview with one export that fits software such as Moneybird or e-Boekhouden. The system handles the different VAT rates correctly, even when a client combines a treatment with the purchase of a product.
In your stock, separate the backbar from the retail shelf. Products for use inside the salon count as business costs, while retail products add to your revenue. Track those separately and you get a sharper picture of your true margins and the consumption cost per treatment.
How Salonnare helps: fairly priced and secure
Salonnare is built for owners who want oversight without complicated contracts. Unlike many platforms we charge no commission per booking: you pay a fixed monthly fee for your salon POS with inventory management and keep your own revenue and clients fully in your own hands.
The pricing is transparent. The Free plan is permanently free at 0 euro per month, with one staff member and up to 50 bookings per month. When you grow beyond that you choose Starter at 29 euro or Pro at 59 euro per month. The full comparison is on the pricing page.
Security is part of it. Sensitive data such as skin analyses or medical information is stored by Salonnare in a separately encrypted vault in line with article 9 of the GDPR, with per-employee permissions through role-based access control. Your data sits on servers within the EU and the system works in Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish. Ready to begin? Create a free account and get your stock in order today.
Ready to take control of your stock?
Automate your stock, check out with the correct VAT and keep all your products and client data in one secure place. Start for free at Salonnare via https://salonnare.com/en/free and expand as your salon grows.
Start for freeFrequently asked questions
Is a salon POS with inventory management also suitable for freelancers?
Yes. Salonnare’s permanently free Free plan is aimed at solo owners with one staff member and up to 50 bookings per month. From day one you get a professional POS with inventory management at no monthly cost, keeping your admin tidy right from the start.
How do I add my product list to the software?
You build your product catalogue quickly by adding your items with a purchase price, sales price and an opening stock. After that the system records sales and use automatically, so your stock overview stays up to date on its own.
How does the iDEAL link work for payments in the till?
Payments run through trusted providers such as Mollie or Stripe. When a client pays a deposit online or via a payment link in the salon, it is processed in the till straight away. The money lands directly in your own account and Salonnare takes no commission on your transactions.
Am I tied to a long-term contract with Salonnare?
No. You can cancel or change your subscription monthly. Whether you use the free version or choose a paid plan, you pay a fixed amount per month with no unexpected costs afterwards, and you stay in control.