How Hair Salon Owners Can Take Their Business Online and Get More Clients – Build, Grow & Shine with chotu

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Every haircut tells a story. Every makeover builds confidence. But while your salon might be doing amazing work offline, there’s a new reality – your next 100 clients are searching for you online.

People no longer walk in by chance – they search first:

🔍 “Best hair salon near me”

🔍 “Hair spa deals nearby”

🔍 “Book haircut online”

If your salon isn’t visible online, you’re invisible to thousands of potential customers.

The good news? You don’t need an expensive app or big marketing agency. With chotu, you can create your own online salon store in minutes – showcase your services, accept bookings, and grow your brand digitally.

Here’s how to take your salon online and make it shine – the smart, simple way.

Why Going Online Is the Best Move for Your Salon

Whether you own a men’s barber shop, women’s beauty salon, or a unisex studio, one truth remains: clients today want convenience, trust, and visibility.

When you go online with chotu, you:

✅ Get discovered on Google and social media.

✅ Build your digital brand – just like popular salons do.

✅ Let clients book appointments anytime.

✅ Showcase your services and prices clearly.

✅ Earn customer loyalty with online deals and memberships.

Your salon already looks professional. Now it’s time to make it look professional online too.

Step 1: Create Your Salon’s Online Store

You don’t need a web designer or software – chotu makes it easy.

Just visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online

In seconds, you can:

  1. Add your salon name and mobile number.
  2. Choose FREE or paid Version.
  3. Accept online payments (UPI).

 Your salon is now live online – ready for bookings!

Step 2: Showcase Your Services Beautifully

Your services are your strength – so let’s display them like a pro.

Upload clean photos with short, attractive descriptions.

Examples:

  • 💇‍♂️ Men’s Haircut + Styling
  • 💆‍♀️ Hair Spa (Keratin / Smoothening)
  • 💅 Manicure & Pedicure Combo
  • 💄 Party Makeup / Bridal Makeup
  • 🧖 Facial & Clean-Up Packages

💡 Pro Tip: Add “Before & After” pictures of real clients – they instantly build trust.

You can also create service bundles:

“Festive Glow Package” or “Couple Grooming Deal”

These drive more bookings and repeat clients.

Step 3: Accept Bookings & Manage Appointments

With chotu, you don’t need another booking app.

Your salon store doubles as a booking platform where customers can:.

  • Choose a service & time via whatsapp.
  • Pay online or in person.
  • Receive confirmations instantly.

💡 You can even block certain hours or days off (for staff holidays or private events).

Step 4: Promote Your Salon Online

Once your digital store is live, it’s time to bring your local audience to it.

Use these simple, effective marketing ideas:

  •  Share your store link on WhatsApp & local housing society groups.
  • Post your client transformations and before-after photos on Instagram & Facebook.
  • Offer an “Online-Only Discount” (e.g., 20% off on first booking).
  • Print your store QR code on receipts, mirrors, and posters inside your salon.
  • Record short “How-to” videos (hair care tips, styling advice) to grow engagement.

The goal: make your salon the most searched and trusted one in your locality.

Why Salon Owners Love chotu

chotu isn’t just a website tool – it’s a digital business platform built for local entrepreneurs like you.

Here’s why it’s perfect for salon owners:

💈 Salon-Ready Templates – Professionally designed for beauty & grooming businesses.

💳 Instant Online Payments – Accept UPI.

📱 Mobile-Friendly Dashboard – Run your salon from your phone.

💬 WhatsApp Booking Integration – Chat with clients directly.

🎨 Custom Branding – Your colors, your logo, your style.

💸 Zero Commissions – You keep 100% of your earnings.

It’s everything you need to run your salon online like a big brand, but without the complexity or cost.

Real Story: How a Local Salon Went Digital

Rajesh, owner of Style Point Salon in Bengaluru, took his business online with chotu.

Before: He relied only on walk-ins and local word-of-mouth.

After:

✅ Received 180+ online bookings in 2 months.

✅ Built a regular client base of office professionals.

✅ Sold grooming combos & gift vouchers directly from his chotu store.

✅ Earned 30% more revenue with zero advertising spend.

His clients now book online, share his store link, and recommend him digitally – all because he took his salon online.

Final Thoughts

The future of beauty and grooming is digital-first and customer-driven.

People want to discover, book, and trust salons online before visiting.

By taking your salon online with chotu, you’re not just adapting to change – you’re leading it.

With chotu, you can:

✅ Build your salon’s online identity

✅ Get discovered by local clients

✅ Accept appointments anytime

✅ Increase bookings and revenue

✅ Grow your brand effortlessly

Your scissors create style. Your skills build confidence. Now, let chotu give your business the spotlight it deserves.

Start your online salon store today

Grow your clients, boost bookings, and become your city’s favorite salon – the digital way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is chotu?
Namaste. I am chotu, your friendly shopboy. I make ordering from your shop simple on WhatsApp.
What does chotu do?
Customers can see your full product list online (like Zepto/Blinkit). They add to cart and order directly on WhatsApp.
Is chotu like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto or Blinkit?
No. Those are delivery apps made for buyers. They control prices, delivery, and own your customer data. chotu is an ordering app made for you, the shopkeeper. You keep full control: prices, payments and your customer info.
Is chotu same as WhatsApp Business Catalog?
Almost, but one big difference: With chotu, you get a ready-made catalog for your shop type. No need to type a single word. Just turn OFF items you don’t sell. Plus, you get a QR code and link to share anywhere.
Do customers order with me directly or with chotu?
Orders come straight to your WhatsApp. chotu does not know what is ordered or who your customer is.
Do customers need to download chotu?
No. They can order by:
  • Scanning your QR code


  • Clicking your shop link

(If they install chotu, it only makes reordering easier.)

So, there are two apps?
Yes, the red chotu app is for buyers, golden chotu Owner app is for you, the shopkeeper. You can install both if you want.

How will my shop look?
Like any online store (Amazon/Flipkart). Buyers can browse, search, and add to cart. Click on LIVE DEMO to see how your shop will look.
Do I need a laptop, Excel, or English?
No. Only a WhatsApp number is enough. Works in all Indian languages. chotu runs only on mobile.
How much does chotu cost?
Starts ₹999, one-time payment. No rent. No subscription. No commission. It’s your shop forever.
How do I get paid?
Customers pay you directly, not through chotu. They can give cash in hand or through UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, etc.). No change in payments at all.


Will chotu deliver orders?
No. Delivery is your choice.
  • Ask customer to pick up


  • Send through your boy/helper
  • Use Rapido, Dunzo, etc.


Can customers pay cash?
Yes. As always.
How will I know if I got an order?
You’ll hear a “ka-ching” on the chotu Owner app and get the order on WhatsApp.
Can customers order at night?
Yes. 24×7. You can deliver when you are open.
My customers have cousins in the USA, can they also order?
Yes. Your shop is now open to the whole world, 24X7.
How do I promote my shop?
When you buy a shop, you get a shop link and a QR.
  • Share shop link on WhatsApp Status, Groups, Instagram, YouTube, etc.


  • Print QR on your shopboard, visiting cards, no-parking boards.


Will I get new customers?
Yes, through your link/QR and local promotion. With VIP Pass, your shop ranks higher on chotu search.
What is VIP Pass?
VIP Pass is a value added service with extra benefits:
  • Higher ranking in customer searches
  • Ability to edit your shop details
  • Priority customer support
How do I buy the VIP Pass?
All shops come with a built-in FREE VIP Pass. You do not need to purchase it right now. You can login to the chotu Owner app to buy the VIP Pass later.
Do I need GST or a physical shop?
No. Just a WhatsApp number is enough. Physical shop is optional.
What does owning a shop mean on chotu?
Like you buy a shop in the real world, you are buying a space in the digital world, which is yours forever.
What if I don’t get orders at first?
Share your shop link with existing customers. Once they try it, they will reorder and refer new buyers. If you have a Google My Business profile, you should update your shop link there too to get more orders.
Who is behind chotu? Can I trust it?
The team has decades of experience at Microsoft, Oracle, airtel and studied at IIT & IIM. They are building chotu with only one purpose: make ordering with local shops as easy as UPI made payments.
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