Tips, updates & stories for beauty pros.
Product updates, practical advice and honest stories for beauty and wellness professionals building something of their own.
Written by the Glamly team — 15 posts published.
The Family Behind Glamly
Hello from the West Midlands! Meet Chris and Sally, the family behind Glamly: how listening to beauty professionals became a booking system used across the UK, and how you can help shape what comes next.
5 Nov 2026
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Tap to Pay vs Card Readers: What Taking Payments Really Costs You
SumUp, Square, Zettle or Tap to Pay in Glamly? A pence-for-pence comparison, plus the hidden cost of a card reader that doesn't talk to your bookings. And our payment fee is now 0.5%.
October 2026 Update — What's New in Glamly
Tap to Pay on Android, a faster week view, scheduled gift vouchers, flash sales, Glamly Reviews, client special pricing and more — everything new this month.
How Glamly Growth Gets You More Clients While You Work
Glamly businesses see a 55.7% email open rate — more than double the industry average. Here's how to use Glamly Growth's 12 automations and campaigns to fill your diary and keep clients coming back.
September 2026 Update — What's New in Glamly
Payment links for all, social proof badges, a client inspiration board, redesigned Business Insights, announcement banners, and more — the full rundown of everything new.
10 Glamly Features You Should Be Using Right Now
Promote a Slot, Tap to Pay, Smart Protection, Glamly Growth and more — a practical guide to the features that save time, fill your diary and protect your income.
Loyalty Is Here — Reward Your Regulars Automatically
Clients can now earn points or stamps every time they book with you. No paper cards, no manual tracking — just happy clients who keep coming back.
Pay Now or Pay Later — More Flexibility for Your Clients
Clients can now choose whether to pay at the time of booking or settle up after their appointment — giving them more flexibility without any extra work on your side.
Introducing the Client Booking Portal
Your clients now have their own portal where they can view all their upcoming and past appointments in one place — accessible via a My Bookings link on your booking page.
Glamly Growth Is Now Live for Every Business ✨
Rebooking reminders, review requests and birthday messages are now available to all Glamly businesses through Glamly Growth — completely free, no trial, no card required.
The Glamly App Is Now on iPhone 📱
The Glamly app is now available on the App Store for iPhone — get instant push notifications for new bookings, cancellations, and more, right on your home screen.
Booking Optimisation — How to Choose the Right Setting
We've replaced Gap Protection with something more flexible. Three modes let you control how Glamly handles gaps between appointments — from maximum availability to a clean, protected schedule.
Promote a Slot — Turn Empty Gaps Into Instant Bookings
Had a cancellation? Generate a link for that exact slot, share it on Instagram or WhatsApp, and have it filled before you put your phone down.
Introducing Glamly Smart Protection
No-show protection built in layers — deposits on first bookings, manual approval for new clients, automatic blocking after repeat no-shows, and per-client payment rules.
Two New Features: Processing Time & Out-of-Hours Pricing
Processing time lets you slot a second client into colour or treatment gaps. Out-of-hours windows let you open bookings outside your normal hours — at a premium.