Still answering WhatsApp yourself
With only a calendar and a booking page, every WhatsApp question, booking request and reschedule still lands on your phone.
AI-powered salon software
From traditional salon software to AI-powered salon software
If you're looking for an alternative for Phorest, Lean Salon gives you everything you're used to. You also get a WhatsApp assistant powered by AI and automatic client follow-up. We migrate your data for you too.
Mobile-firstWhatsApp integratedAI powered
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Example: a client books via WhatsApp
online · replies instantly
Hi, do you have anything free tomorrow afternoon for a cut and color?
Yes! Tomorrow at 14:00 or 16:30. Which works best for you?
16:30 is perfect
Booked! I'll send your confirmation and a reminder closer to the time.
Lean Salon handled it
Without manual admin
Appointment booked
Cut and color · Tomorrow 16:30
Payment request ready
Deposit €25 via Mollie
Follow-up scheduled
Repeat suggestion in 6 weeks
Why salons move beyond classic salon software
Classic salon software helps you plan. It doesn't yet do the work for you.
No automatic follow-up
Repeat appointments and no-show prevention still mean manual reminders and admin, appointment by appointment.
Switching feels risky
Moving to new software usually means losing client history and starting over. That's exactly what keeps salons from switching.
Lean Salon as alternative for Phorest
Why salons choose Lean Salon over classic salon software
AI automation on top of the salon software workflow you already know.
AI WhatsApp agent
Answers questions, books, reschedules and cancels appointments automatically, within your salon rules.
AI insights & advice
Get tactical tips, revenue opportunities and no-show signals specific to your salon.
Automatic follow-up
Repeat-appointment suggestions and reminders are sent automatically, without you lifting a finger.
Free data migration
We import your clients, appointments, gift vouchers and products from your classic salon software for you.
From salon software to AI salon assistant
Classic salon software
- • You answer WhatsApp
- • You process incoming invoices
- • You wait for clients to book
- • You see data and reports
- • You do administration daily
Lean Salon
- AI answers client requests
- AI turns invoices into inventory
- AI suggests repeat appointments
- AI gives strategic salon advice
- AI executes administration
Private pilot
3 months free, then you choose
Pay no Lean Salon subscription fee for 3 months during the pilot. Afterwards, choose a plan that fits your usage, at a subscription price locked in for your salon. Mollie payment fees are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Is migrating from Phorest really free?
Yes. Send us your export: clients, appointments, gift vouchers and products. We migrate everything for you at no cost.
Will I lose my client history?
No. Your existing clients, their appointment history and outstanding gift vouchers are imported as part of the migration.
Can I try Lean Salon before fully switching?
Yes. You can start for free and explore Lean Salon before deciding to migrate your data.
Ready for AI-powered salon software?
Apply for the pilot. Use Lean Salon software for 3 months with no subscription fee. Then choose a plan at a subscription price locked in for your salon.
3 months with no subscription fee · Free data migration · Subscription price locked in after the pilot