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Salon Software Training Tutorials: 39 Free, Easy Guides

Whether you’re a new hire or have used Paired Plus for years, these salon software training tutorials walk you through every section of your software, one simple step at a time. Open any guide as a PDF, and when you want a person to show you, our live trainers are free and unlimited.

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Search our salon software training tutorials by task or pick a topic. Every card opens a free PDF guide in a new tab.

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  • Illustration of a stylist standing beside a client in a salon chair, from the salon software training tutorials on adding an operator
    Setup

    Adding an Operator

    Add a service provider, set up their schedule and choose the services they perform.

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  • Illustration of a spa receptionist with a headset working at a computer while a client calls, for the Adding a Service tutorial
    Setup

    Adding a Service

    Create a new service or update an existing one, along with the group it belongs to.

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  • Illustration of hot stones, a stone warmer and spa product bottles on a counter, for the Add-Ons tutorial
    Setup

    Add-Ons

    Create add-on services you can quickly attach to booked appointments or add at checkout.

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  • Illustration of two staff members standing in front of a large schedule calendar and clock, for the Changing a Schedule tutorial
    Setup

    Changing a Schedule

    Set up a standard or rotating schedule for the first time, or change an existing one.

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  • Illustration of a client receiving a hot stone massage on a treatment table surrounded by plants, for the Adding a Room tutorial
    Setup

    Adding a Room

    Set up rooms to use when booking so you never overbook a limited resource.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a spa technician giving a client a pedicure in a pedicure chair, for the Adding Equipment tutorial
    Setup

    Adding Equipment

    Set up equipment that works with your rooms so shared resources are never overbooked.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a shopping bag full of cash beside a sale tag and a percent sign, for the Setting Up a Series tutorial
    Setup

    Setting Up a Series

    Build a discounted package of services that clients buy up front and redeem later.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a person checking off items on a large digital form with a pen, for the Setting Up an E-form tutorial
    Setup

    Setting Up an E-form

    Create e-forms that gather client details and attach to email and text appointment reminders.

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  • Illustration of a person marking a date on an April calendar next to an alarm clock, for the Standard Booking tutorial
    Appointments

    Standard Booking

    Make a single booking from the Appointment Day View screen.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a group of friends in party hats celebrating together, for the Group Bookings tutorial
    Appointments

    Group Bookings

    Book a group of people, such as a bridal party, all at once.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a woman marking repeating dates on a calendar, for the Standing Appointments tutorial
    Appointments

    Standing Appointments

    Book a repeating appointment for a set length of time, or one that never ends.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a person holding a large key next to a phone showing a padlock and password field, for the Password Setup tutorial
    Passwords & Security

    Password Setup

    Create user passwords and choose which areas of Paired Plus each user can access.

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  • Illustration of a confused woman beside a phone showing a forgot-password screen and padlock, for the Password Change tutorial
    Passwords & Security

    Password Change

    Change a password that already exists.

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  • Illustration of a man at a laptop entering product boxes, with a calculator and dollar coin, for the Adding Retail Products tutorial
    Inventory & Products

    Adding Retail Products

    Create your retail inventory for the first time.

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  • Illustration of a man at a computer reviewing a product box with a five-star rating, for the Adding Professional Products tutorial
    Inventory & Products

    Adding Professional Products

    Add professional inventory for use with backbar and formulas.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a wicker gift basket filled with wrapped beauty products, for the Creating a Gift Basket tutorial
    Inventory & Products

    Creating a Gift Basket

    Combine products into a gift basket (kit) to help move slower-selling stock.

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  • Illustration of a hand choosing a shopping bag on a phone ordering screen with a cart and order icons, for the Creating a Purchase Order tutorial
    Inventory & Products

    Creating a Purchase Order

    Create purchase orders for your retail products.

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  • Illustration of a delivery worker standing beside a stack of shipping boxes, for the Receiving a Purchase Order tutorial
    Inventory & Products

    Receiving a Purchase Order

    Receive a purchase order you created earlier.

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  • Illustration of a woman counting beauty products on a shelf with a clipboard, for the Physical Counts tutorial
    Inventory & Products

    Physical Counts

    Count your products and update the quantities on hand.

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  • Illustration of a salon receptionist at the front desk checking out a client, for the Service Sale tutorial
    Checkout & Sales

    Service Sale

    Check out a client who is already on your appointment book.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a salon lounge with a walk-in client waiting while a staff member works at the desk, for the Walk-In Sale tutorial
    Checkout & Sales

    Walk-In Sale

    Check out a client who is not on your appointment book.

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  • Illustration of a cashier at a counter helping a customer buy a product, for the Retail Sale tutorial
    Checkout & Sales

    Retail Sale

    Sell a retail product.

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  • Illustration of excited people holding gift boxes beneath a large gift card, for the Selling a Gift Card tutorial
    Checkout & Sales

    Selling a Gift Card

    Sell a gift card through the sales screen.

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  • Illustration of a man at a computer selecting from a list beside a clock, for the Series Sale tutorial
    Checkout & Sales

    Series Sale

    Sell and redeem a series for an appointment that is already booked.

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  • Illustration of a woman turning a shop sign to Closed at the end of the day, for the Nightly Close tutorial
    Checkout & Sales

    Nightly Close

    Close out the register at the end of each day.

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  • Illustration of a cashier in an apron standing at a cash register, for the Service Refund tutorial
    Refunds

    Service Refund

    Refund money for a service that was performed.

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  • Illustration of a shopper with bags beside a phone showing return arrows and coins, for the Retail Refund tutorial
    Refunds

    Retail Refund

    Return a product to stock and refund money for a retail purchase.

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  • Illustration of children celebrating with balloons, presents and a birthday cake, for the Birthday Emails tutorial
    Marketing & DARCI

    Birthday Emails

    Build a DARCI email campaign from the birthday template. The steps also work for anniversaries.

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  • Illustration of people decorating a Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, for the Christmas Emails tutorial
    Marketing & DARCI

    Christmas Emails

    Build a DARCI campaign from the Christmas template. The same steps work for other fixed-date holidays.

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  • Illustration of happy clients jumping beneath three gold stars, for the Follow-Up Emails tutorial
    Marketing & DARCI

    Follow-Up Emails

    Create a follow-up campaign that goes out after a client's appointment, including Follow Up New Only.

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  • Illustration of a woman with a megaphone beside a Black Friday sale sign and shopping bags, for the Promotional Emails tutorial
    Marketing & DARCI

    Promotional Emails

    Build a campaign from the Promotional template. The steps also work for seasonal templates.

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  • Illustration of people sending and receiving email envelopes across a connected screen, for the Creating a Marketing List tutorial
    Marketing & DARCI

    Creating a Marketing List

    Build client lists to send email and text blasts or export to another email system.

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  • Illustration of a large email envelope with an @ symbol, a mailbox and a megaphone, for the Marketing Blast tutorial
    Marketing & DARCI

    Marketing Blast

    Send an email or text blast to a marketing list at any time of day.

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  • Illustration of a man and woman celebrating as they win a reward, for the Service Rewards tutorial
    Rewards & Memberships

    Service Rewards

    Create a rewards program where clients earn points on service purchases.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of two people holding a gold trophy with a number-one badge, for the Retail Rewards tutorial
    Rewards & Memberships

    Retail Rewards

    Create a rewards program where clients earn points on retail purchases.

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  • Illustration of a spa attendant serving a robed client relaxing in a lounge chair, for the Membership Creation tutorial
    Rewards & Memberships

    Membership Creation

    Create a membership program, which clients need in order to earn rewards points.

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  • Illustration of a woman at a laptop surrounded by a 20% off gift card offer and discount tags, for the Online Gift Card Promotion tutorial
    Promotions

    Online Gift Card Promotion

    Set up a discount for gift cards bought online.

    Open guide
  • Illustration of a woman at a laptop with a 30% off haircut and massage offer and discount tags, for the In-House Service Promotions tutorial
    Promotions

    In-House Service Promotions

    Put services on promotion for in-house purchases.

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  • Illustration of a fortune teller gazing into a glowing crystal ball, for The Fortune Teller tutorial
    Forecasting

    The Fortune Teller

    Project the next 12 months by adjusting key indicators, which is handy when staff ask for raises.

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How to Get the Most Out of Training

Three simple habits that help new staff and seasoned pros get more from our salon software training tutorials.

  1. Pick one task

    Search the salon software training tutorials for the job in front of you, like booking a group or closing the register, and open just that guide.

  2. Follow along in your software

    Keep the PDF open beside Paired Plus and work through each step on your own screen as you read.

  3. Lock it in with a live class

    Join a free class with a live trainer to ask questions and pick up shortcuts. Training is unlimited.

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When the salon software training tutorials don’t cover your question, Paired Plus offers unlimited free training classes with a live person. Choose from classes like Beginners Training for new hires, DARCI & Marketing, Rewards and Loyalty, and Point of Sale, and learn at your own pace.

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Training Tutorial Questions & Answers

Quick answers about learning Paired Plus salon and spa software.

What are the Paired Plus salon software training tutorials?

They are 39 free, step-by-step PDF guides that walk you through everyday tasks in Paired Plus, from adding an operator and booking appointments to checkout, inventory, refunds, DARCI marketing, rewards and promotions.

Do the salon software training tutorials cost anything?

No. Every guide on this page is free to open, download and print, and Paired Plus customers also get unlimited live training with a real trainer at no charge.

Which tutorial should a new front desk hire start with?

Among the salon software training tutorials, start with Standard Booking, then Service Sale, Walk-In Sale and Nightly Close. Those four guides cover booking a client, checking them out and closing the register at the end of the day.

How do I find a specific tutorial quickly?

Type a word such as refund, schedule or gift card into the search box, or tap a category chip like Inventory & Products to show only those guides. Search and filters work together.

Can I print the salon software training tutorials or share them with staff?

Yes. Each guide opens as a PDF in a new tab, so you can print it, save it, or send the link to your team for onboarding.

What if I can't find a tutorial for what I need?

If the salon software training tutorials don't cover it, register for a free live training class or contact our support team. Phone support is available 7 days a week, chat 6 days a week, and email replies arrive within 2 business days.

Is Paired Plus support based in the USA?

Yes. Our technical support team is based in the United States, with offices in California and Oregon, and you always reach a live human, never a chat bot.

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