Breaking New Ground

Shortcuts Launches Game-Changing Software for Independent Hair and Beauty Professionals

Shortcuts, the Australian-born global leader in salon software, has reinforced its innovative legacy by hard launching their first salon-specific, free booking platform tailored for independent beauty professionals.

Responding to Australia’s booming freelance economy in hairdressing, barbering and beauty, Shortcuts has leveraged its 30-year heritage to develop Shortcuts Aire, addressing the unique needs of sole traders and micro-salons while helping protect both freelancers and space providers from potential contractor compliance issues.

Shortcuts first launched Shortcuts Aire, late last year, and have since further developed the product to include even more features to support independent hair and beauty pro’s, and their small teams. As testament to its success in Australia, Shortcuts Aire is now launching in the UK market, marking a significant expansion for the brand.

Hair and Beauty professionals need 24/7 booking capability to maximise their potential, but using a traditional salon’s booking system can create contractor compliance risks. Meanwhile, existing “free” booking platforms for freelancers often come with hidden costs and lack essential features needed by hair and beauty professionals, from hairdressers to nail artists and brow specialists. Shortcuts Aire offers the most comprehensive free system available, providing independents with a robust online booking and appointment platform that strengthens their business identity without unexpected charges.

“The hair and beauty industry landscape is changing rapidly in Australia, with more professionals seeking flexible work arrangements,” says Joanna Burgess, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Shortcuts, which is celebrating thirty years of software innovation in the industry.

“Freelancers, solo operators, and micro salon owners deserve more than just a booking system—they need a platform that empowers them to thrive. That’s why we’re launching the most sophisticated, yet effortless, mobile solution, Shortcuts Aire, designed to handle the booking and business side of things, so stylists, barbers, and therapists can focus on what they do best: delivering incredible client experiences.

With our Free package, we’re giving independent professionals the scheduling freedom and flexibility they crave, and with our Grow and Pro package options, we’re unlocking even greater power and potential. And this is just the beginning for Aire—our vision is to keep pushing boundaries, bringing groundbreaking innovations that redefine what’s possible for the industry”

Shortcuts Aire runs on a cloud-based system you can access anywhere, with an online booking profile, appointment management, client database, and social media integration at no cost. The platform is simple to set up online. While the basic version is free for individual users, the Aire Pro version supports micro-salons with up to six team members.

The three-tier Shortcut Aire, with entry level completely free, provides a proactive, flexible and professional-facing model that will allow users to flourish in the industry.

Launch your 24/7 online brand now with Shortcuts Aire

Head to www.shortcutsaire.com to learn more.