How do braiders take bookings without paying commission?
Last updated: October 2026
Braiders can take bookings without paying commission by using booking software that charges a flat monthly fee instead of a share of each booking. Getbookmi costs $25 CAD/month after a 30-day free trial. Clients pick a style and a free time on your page, and you keep everything you earn.
Why do some booking apps take a commission?
Some booking apps run a marketplace. They send you new clients, and in return they take a percentage of that client's first booking. Others take a small cut every time a client pays through the app. Both can add up if you are busy.
A flat monthly fee works differently. You pay the same amount whether you take five bookings or fifty. The app does not touch your clients' money, so it has no reason to take a share.
What does a flat-fee booking page look like for a braider?
It is one link that works as your website and your booking form. On your Getbookmi page, each style has a photo, a starting price and how long it takes. A client picks a style, sees only the times you are free, and sends a request. You accept it with one tap and Getbookmi emails them.
Clients do not need an account. They leave a name, an email and a phone number. That is all.
How do I set up a braiding booking page?
- Sign up for the 30-day free trial. You do not enter a card.
- Add your styles, such as knotless braids, box braids, twists and cornrows. For each one, add a photo, a starting price and how long it takes.
- Set your weekly hours. Long styles only show on days when you have enough free time.
- Put your Getbookmi link in your Instagram bio and your WhatsApp profile.
- Reply to price questions by sending the link instead of typing the same answer again.
How do I get paid if the booking site takes no commission?
Getbookmi does not handle your clients' payments. The price on your page is a starting price, and you agree the final price with your client at the appointment. You get paid directly, the same way you do today.
That also means Getbookmi does not collect deposits. If you need clients to pay a deposit online before you book them, Getbookmi is not built for that yet. Many braiders still confirm a booking in person or by message first.
What should I check before choosing any booking tool?
- Is the price a flat monthly fee, or does it include a commission on new clients?
- Are there card processing fees if you take payments through the app?
- Do your clients need to create an account before they can book?
- Does the page work well on a phone, since that is where most clients will open it?
- Can you stop at any time without losing your information?
Questions beauty pros ask
Does Getbookmi take a percentage of my braiding bookings?
No. Getbookmi never handles your clients' payments and does not take a commission. You pay a flat $25 CAD/month after a 30-day free trial.
Do my clients need an account to book?
No. They open your link, pick a style and a time, and leave their name, email and phone number.
Can I show how long each braiding style takes?
Yes. Each style on your page has a duration. Clients only see times when you have enough free time for that style.
Can clients pay a deposit through Getbookmi?
No. Getbookmi does not handle deposits or client payments. Prices on your page are starting prices, and you agree the final price at the appointment.
How do I pay for Getbookmi?
After the 30-day free trial, you pay $25 CAD/month by Interac e-transfer. You do not enter a card to start the trial.
What happens if I stop paying?
Your page pauses and clients cannot book until you subscribe again. Your information stays saved.
Will new clients find me?
If you choose to be listed, your page appears in the public Getbookmi directory for Brandon or Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is your choice, and your phone, email and Instagram are never shown.