Maximalist → Booking
Booking that understands real salons.
Not a calendar with a coat of paint. Maximalist booking checks staff availability, chair assignments, and equipment — all at once, in under 500ms. Zero double-bookings. Zero guesswork.
Built different
Features that matter for real salons.
Most booking tools were built for consultants and tutors. Ours was built for multi-chair, multi-stylist salons where scheduling is actually hard.
Multi-resource scheduling
UniqueA single appointment can require a stylist, a chair, and a color station simultaneously. We check all three in real time — no other booking tool does this.
No-show protection
UniqueClients save a card when booking. Miss an appointment? A $20 fee is charged automatically and flows into your ad budget. Empty chairs still generate value.
Buffer time management
Set cleanup time between appointments per service — 15 minutes for a cut, 30 for color. Buffers are enforced automatically so your schedule never overlaps.
Smart reminders
Automated SMS and email at booking, 24 hours before, and 2 hours before. Configurable per service. Reduces no-shows by up to 40%.
Staff-aware scheduling
Each stylist has their own schedule, days off, break times, and specialties. Clients only see availability for stylists who can perform their requested service.
Resource tracking
Chairs, wash stations, color processing seats — each with its own availability window and maintenance schedule. No more mental math about what's open.
Client self-service
Clients book, reschedule, and cancel online 24/7. No phone tag, no DMs, no back-and-forth. They see real-time availability and pick what works.
No-shows fund your growth
UniqueThe $20 no-show fee doesn't just protect your time — 80% flows into geo-targeted Google Ads that bring new clients to fill those empty chairs.
Drag-and-drop rescheduling
Move appointments between stylists and time slots by dragging them on the calendar. Availability is recalculated instantly.
Calendar-first interface
Your calendar is your home screen — not a dashboard. Day, week, and month views with per-staff or all-staff toggle. Color-coded by service type.
Side by side
How we compare.
We built the features salons actually need — not the features generic scheduling tools happen to have.
| Feature | Maximalist | Calendly | Square | Acuity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online booking | ||||
| SMS & email reminders | ||||
| Staff scheduling | ||||
| Multi-resource (staff + chair + equipment) | ||||
| Buffer time between appointments | ||||
| No-show fee collection | ||||
| No-show fees → ad spend | ||||
| Built-in website | Basic | |||
| AI site generation | ||||
| Google Ads integration | ||||
| Client profiles with history | ||||
| Drag-and-drop calendar |
How it works
Step 1
Set up your salon
Add your staff, services, chairs, and operating hours. Takes about 10 minutes — or let AI do it from your Google Business Profile.
Step 2
Share your booking link
Embed it in your Maximalist website or share it anywhere. Clients see real-time availability and book instantly.
Step 3
Manage from your calendar
View, reschedule, and track everything from a salon-first calendar. Get notified of bookings, reminders, and no-shows automatically.
Your growth stack
Website. Booking. Marketing. All connected.
Website
AI-built in 60 seconds
Booking
Fill your calendar
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Marketing
Ads that fund themselves
Stop losing bookings to phone tag.
Free to start · 50 bookings/month on the free plan · No credit card required
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