QR codes for salons, barbers & spas

Hair salons, barbers, nail studios, and spas across the UK use QR codes for booking, price lists, Instagram, and Google reviews — printed once at the mirror, reception, or window and updated online when offers change.

High-impact placements

• Reception desk — booking link (Fresha, Treatwell, or your own site)
• Mirror stations — “Book your next appointment” while clients wait
• Window — current offer or new stylist portfolio
• Aftercare card — link to product care PDF or retail shop
• Tip / review — Google Business Profile review URL

WiFi while they wait

Many salons offer guest WiFi. A separate WiFi QR on the coffee table saves staff repeating the password. Use a guest network, not your POS network.

Dynamic links for seasonal offers

“20% off colour in March” becomes “Summer balayage” in June — update the destination on Pro without reprinting A4 posters. Free-QR.co.uk Pro from £3/month; one live QR free forever for a single-site salon testing the idea.

Reviews matter locally

UK customers often choose salons by Google Maps ratings. A QR on the receipt or mirror that opens your review page (short URL via dynamic QR) removes friction. Pair with excellent service — never gate discounts on reviews (against Google policy).

Design and brand

Match QR colours to your interior — Free-QR.co.uk lets you preview on the homepage first. Keep contrast high; pastel-on-pastel fails in salon lighting. Print guidance: how to print QR codes.

Measure what works

See whether window vs mirror scans perform better using scan analytics. Peak lunch-time scans might suggest promoting quick lunchtime services.