SalonFinder – Client-Facing Salon & Spa Marketplace App
SalonFinder – Client-Facing Salon & Spa Marketplace App
SalonFinder – Client-Facing Salon & Spa Marketplace App
SalonFinder – Client-Facing Salon & Spa Marketplace App
SalonFinder – Client-Facing Salon & Spa Marketplace App
SalonFinder – Client-Facing Salon & Spa Marketplace App

SalonFinder – Client-Facing Salon & Spa Marketplace App

Client: Upwork|Web Applications

PROJECT SUMMARY

SalonFinder is a client-facing marketplace app built to help users discover and instantly book nearby salons, spas, and beauty professionals. It was designed for everyday customers looking for a fast, convenient way to compare services, check availability, and secure appointments without phone calls. The platform focuses on real-time salon booking, local discovery, and a seamless mobile-first user experience.

The Challenge

Customers typically struggle to find nearby salons quickly, compare services and pricing, and book appointments without repeated back-and-forth phone calls. The project needed to solve real-time availability syncing across multiple salons, location-based search accuracy, and a smooth, low-friction booking flow. Building a scalable system that could handle growing salon listings and simultaneous bookings added further technical complexity.

The Solution

A location-based marketplace app was developed, allowing users to search nearby salons, view services, pricing, and stylist availability, and confirm appointments instantly through an online booking system. Real-time calendar syncing, automated booking confirmations, and a clean, intuitive UI were implemented to reduce friction in the discovery-to-booking journey. The platform was built with scalability in mind, supporting multiple salon partners and simultaneous customer bookings without conflicts.

The Results

The app significantly reduced the time customers spent searching for and booking salon appointments, replacing manual phone calls with a few taps. Salon partners benefited from fewer scheduling conflicts and more organized appointment management, while customers enjoyed a faster, more reliable booking experience. The client was very happy with the final platform and its smooth, scalable performance across multiple salon listings.

Technology stack

React NativeNode.jsGoogle Maps APIFirebaseStripe Payment IntegrationReal-Time Booking System

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