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BackBar Pro
What BackBar Pro is
BackBar Pro is business software for independent hairstylists, colorists, booth renters, and small studio owners. It combines client management, formulas, bookings, payments, finances, inventory, and reports on Android, iOS, and the web. Client profiles can store service history, formulas, photos, hair profiles, allergies, and sensitivities. A searchable formula vault records brands, weights, developer volumes, and processing times. Clients book through an online page with deposits, waitlist offers, and configurable cancellation rules. Payments can use Stripe cards, Venmo or Zelle QR codes, cash logging, gift cards, and text or email receipts; supported iPhones can accept contactless payments through Tap to Pay without an extra reader. Calendar bookings sync with Google, Apple, or Outlook calendars. Basic costs $28 a month and Premium costs $49 a month. Premium adds the Color Bar, full tax estimates, quarterly reminders, a Schedule C package, and advanced analytics.
Who it suits
It suits independent hairstylists and small salon businesses needing client records, color formulas, online booking, payments, and tax-related tools. The mobile apps and web version support work across devices.
What it does well
- Detailed client profiles and formula vault
- Online booking with deposits and waitlists
- Multiple payment and receipt options
- Calendar synchronization
- CSV import and spreadsheet export
What to know first
- No free plan
- Premium costs $49 a month
- Trial ends in view-only mode unless subscribed
- Purchase orders are not available
Limits
The 14-day trial runs on Premium and changes the account to view-only when it ends unless you subscribe. Basic does not include the Color Bar or full inventory suite; Premium adds those features along with expanded tax and analytics tools.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Unlimited clients, formulas, and photos · Online booking · Payments, deposits, and receipts · Inventory and standard reports · Expense tracking and tax set-aside · Automated email and text reminders | $28 a month |
| Premium | Unlimited clients, formulas, and photos · Color Bar · Full federal and state tax estimates · Quarterly reminders · Schedule C year-end package · Advanced analytics | $49 a month |
As backbarhq.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the BackBar Pro website
- Start the 14-day Premium trial without a credit card
- Use the Android, iOS, or web app
- Import existing clients with a CSV file
- Connect Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook
- Choose Basic or Premium before the trial ends
Verdict
BackBar Pro brings hairstyling records, scheduling, payments, and business administration together. The Basic and Premium plans differ mainly in color, tax, inventory, and analytics features.
Questions
How much does BackBar Pro cost?
Basic is $28 a month. Premium is $49 a month.
Is there a free plan?
No. A 14-day Premium trial is available without requiring a credit card.
Which platforms are supported?
BackBar Pro is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
What payment methods can it handle?
It supports Stripe cards, Venmo and Zelle QR codes, cash logging, gift cards, and text or email receipts. Tap to Pay on iPhone works with a supported iPhone and the app.
Can I import and export data?
Clients can be imported by CSV, and account data can be exported as spreadsheet files.
What does Premium add?
Premium includes the Color Bar, full federal and state tax estimates, quarterly reminders, a Schedule C year-end package, and advanced analytics.
Facts from BackBar Pro's own pages
- Booking
- Clients can book through a stylist's online booking page, with deposits, waitlist offers, and configurable cancellation rules. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Calendar integrations
- Bookings can sync to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook, and the iPhone and Android apps can use selected phone calendars to block availability. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Client records
- Client profiles can include service history, formulas, photos, hair profiles, allergies, and sensitivities. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Formula vault
- The formula vault stores searchable color formulas with brands, weights, developer volumes, and processing times. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Utah, United States · backbarhq.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Import and export
- Users can import clients from another app by CSV, and can export their account data as spreadsheet files. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes BackBar Pro as built for independent hairstylists, while its App Store listing also names colorists, booth renters, and small studio owners. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- iPhone Tap to Pay
- Tap to Pay on iPhone lets users accept contactless payments with a supported iPhone and the BackBar Pro app without an extra reader. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Payments include cards through Stripe, payment QR codes for Venmo and Zelle, cash logging, gift cards, and text or email receipts. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Premium limits
- Premium adds the Color Bar, full inventory suite, full tax engine, year-end tax package, and advanced analytics; the Color Bar and full inventory suite are not included on Basic. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BackBar Pro manages clients, formulas, bookings, finances, and other business tasks for independent hairstylists. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, client data is not sold or used to train AI models, and card numbers are handled by Stripe rather than BackBar Pro. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available in-app, by text, or by email, and the maker says replies usually arrive within a few hours. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The 14-day trial requires no credit card, runs on Premium, and leaves the account in view-only mode when it ends unless the user subscribes. · backbarhq.com, 7 Oct 2026