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What POS System Is Best for a Salon or Barbershop?

Salons need bookings, services, products and staff commissions in one place.

A queue at your till is a sale walking out of the door.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Fast checkout with barcode or touch screen.
  • Live stock and low-stock alerts.
  • Bookings and commissions.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Why it works for this business03. What a Qyvea POS quote includes04. Where these figures come from05. Best prices in stock today06. Buying for a business? We supply in bulk07. Why buy from Qyvea08. FAQ
What POS System Is Best for a Salon or Barbershop?
Quick answer

Salons need bookings, services, products and staff commissions in one place. A POS system speeds checkout, tracks stock and cash, issues proper receipts and gives daily reports, so you know what sold, what is low and who handled the till.

Real products, live prices, in stock now
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Key takeaways

  • Fast checkout with barcode or touch screen.
  • Live stock and low-stock alerts.
  • Bookings and commissions.
  • Daily sales and cash reports by shift.

01What to look for before you buy

NeedTypical setupWhy
BookingsAppointments and remindersFewer no-shows
ServicesService and product salesAccurate pricing
CommissionsStaff commission reportsFair pay
ClientsClient historyRepeat visits

02Why it works for this business

A salon POS tracks who did what, what they earned and when clients return.

03What a Qyvea POS quote includes

Needs checkProducts, staff, branches and how you sell today.
HardwareTouchscreen or PC, receipt printer, barcode scanner, cash drawer, UPS.
SoftwareSales, stock, reports and tax-compliant receipts.
Setup and trainingProducts loaded, staff trained, support after go-live.

Tell us what you sell and how many tills you need. Hardware is in the store with live prices; we quote software, setup and training per business. See also the complete POS guide and POS system prices.

04Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: DEV Community: eTIMS Kenya complete guide for business owners, 2026.

05Best prices in stock today

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Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.

06Buying for a business? We supply in bulk

One supplier for your whole business

  • Bulk and repeat orders: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours
  • Printable quotations straight from the online store for your approval process
  • Thousands of products: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier
  • Delivery across Kenya, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed
  • After-sales support: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems

Get a business quote →

07Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

08Frequently asked questions

Can it calculate commissions?

Yes, by service and staff.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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