A better version of Shortcuts

  • Shortcuts: locally installed software from the 1990s
  • Slick: cloud-based modern tech that works for you
  • Slick includes ALL SMS in our plans. You save up to 50% on your Shortcuts bill.

"It's like upgrading a Nokia 3210 to an iPhone"

With Fresha
'Free' but not free
  • The busier you get the more you pay: bookings & SMS
  • Clients see local rival salons on YOUR marketplace page
  • Built for ALL service industries: Personal Trainers to Weight Loss
A variable bill that changes month to month
    With Slick
    Fixed, fair pricing
    • The busier you get the more profit you make.
    • We never show your client's to rival salons. They're YOUR clients
    • Built with L'Oréal EXCLUSIVELY for Hair & Beauty
    A fixed monthly bill you can trust
      With Shortcuts
      "I can only access from the salon"
      • Locally installed = less control & less security of your data
      • SMS are 1-way by default. You don't see client replies
      • Complicated features with little support to use them
      With Slick
      "I get 100% control anywhere"
      • Control your salon from anywhere on any device for total control
      • Unlimited 2-way reminders. You see replies & SAVE money
      • Powerful tools to make you money AND coaching to show you how!
      No SMS included
        Unlimited SMS included
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          With Shortcuts
          "It just looks complicated as if it was built years ago"
            With Slick
            "So glad we changed: it's SO easy & team love it"
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                With Slick
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                  "Clients couldn't book unless our PC was switched on overnight- we lost £000s of bookings"

                  Natasha moved from Shortcuts to Slick to upgrade her client experience and make more money! As a Kérastase salon, choosing software backed by L'Oréal was the perfect choice.

                  Hear Natasha's story

                  Example Cost: 4 staff business

                  Fresha Costs
                  Features (Insights)
                  £31.8
                  SMS reminders
                  £23
                  Marketing (500 clients)
                  £40
                  Commissions (4 new clients at £50 bill)
                  £40
                  Total costs
                  £134.80
                  Slick Costs
                  Features
                  £89
                  SMS reminder
                  Included
                  Marketing (500 clients)
                  Included
                  Commissions (4 new clients at £50 bill)
                  £0
                  Total costs
                  £89
                  Shortcuts Costs
                  Subscription
                  £179
                  SMS reminders
                  £23
                  Marketing (500 clients)
                  £40
                  Approximate costs
                  £242
                  Slick Costs
                  Subscription
                  £89
                  SMS reminders
                  Included
                  Marketing (500 clients)
                  Included
                  Approximate costs
                  £89
                  *Based on average 4 staff salon usage.  Like for like comparison with Slick Advanced plan sending SMS confirmations, reminders and 500 marketing texts with UK average of 4 new clients a month. Comparisons exclude VAT.
                  *Based on average 4 staff salon like for like comparison with Slick advanced plan sending confirmations, reminders and 500 marketing texts

                  Are you supported?

                  Do you get round the clock support?
                  • Who is there at 7pm to help answer a cash up question?
                  • Do you get business coaching or just Help Articles?
                  • Who do you phone if there is a problem?
                  Human support when you need it
                  • The ONLY software with 7 day human UK support
                  • Free 1-2-1 business coaching worth £250 every month
                  • Email, phone & live chat to support YOU

                  Joining is easy: we do it for you.

                  Step 1 - Setup

                  Send us your price list and we set up the diary with your staff prices & timings

                  Step 2 - Client Import

                  We import your client contact details from your system or spreadsheet

                  Step 3 - Training

                  Our experienced team show you how to use Slick in 1-2-1 training sessions

                  "Shortcuts switching is easy. We've moved so many we've even built a tool to import your clients AND their appointments for free"
                  Tori, Head of Onboarding at Slick
                  Trusted by salons and barbers across the UK

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