Free Online Shop for Hair, Beauty and Spa Businesses

If you run a salon, a barbing shop, a nail studio, a lash or brow business, a makeup brand or a spa, you know the routine. Customers message you at all hours: "How much for knotless braids?" "Are you free on Saturday?" "Send your account number." Then someone books, doesn't show up, and your slot is wasted.

Needplug gives hair, beauty and spa businesses in Lagos and across Nigeria a free online shop where customers can see your services and prices, book a time and pay safely. No subscription, no commission. Here's how it works for you.

Why beauty businesses are using online booking

Your work is your best advert, but your DMs are not a booking system. With a Needplug shop you can:

• Show all your services and prices in one place, so customers stop asking the same questions
• Let customers book a time that works for both of you
• Take payment before the appointment, with the customer's money held safely until the service is done
• Sell your products too: hair, wigs, skincare, perfumes, oils, lashes and more
• Share one link everywhere: yourname.needplug.shop

What you can list

Hair services

• Braids, twists, cornrows and locs
• Wig installation, revamping and styling
• Relaxing, colouring and treatments
• Barbing, beard grooming and kids' cuts
• Home service, if you offer it

Beauty services

• Makeup for events, bridal and photoshoots
• Nails: manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel, French tips and nail art
• Lashes and brows
• Facials and skincare treatments

Spa and wellness

• Massages
• Body treatments and scrubs
• Packages and gift bookings

Beauty products

• Wigs and hair extensions
• Skincare, body care and perfumes
• Hair care products
• Tools and accessories

Businesses can list up to 1,000 items. If you are just starting out from home, you can sell up to 10 items.

How bookings work

1. You add your services with a description and a price. If the price depends on the style, list a starting price and confirm the exact price when the customer books.
2. A customer books a time on your Needplug shop.
3. The customer pays through Needplug. Bank transfer works for any amount; card works for bookings up to ₦50,000.
4. You get a new-order alert on your phone from your seller dashboard.
5. You do the service. Chat with the customer through the order chat if you need to confirm details, like hair length or which colour to buy.
6. The customer gives you their order code once the job is done.
7. You enter the code, and your money goes to your bank.

Because the customer has already paid before the appointment, you can plan your day with more confidence.

Why customers feel safe booking you

Many people have paid for a "promo" online and never got the service. On Needplug, their money is held until the service is done. That means a customer who has never met you can book you with more confidence. Here is how buyer protection works.

You can also build trust with free verification. Confirm your identity with your NIN and a quick face check, and verify your CAC business registration if you have one. Verified sellers carry a badge that customers can see on your shop.

Selling beauty products with delivery or pickup

If you sell products as well as services, you stay in control of how they get to your customers:

• Pickup: customers collect from your salon or studio
• Delivery: you or your rider deliver, to the states you choose or all of Nigeria
• Your own fee, or free delivery: you decide, and customers see it before they pay

Needplug does not deliver; you do, or the customer picks up.

Selling products in the salon too? Use Record a sale so your stock stays correct online.

Supplying other salons or resellers? Turn on wholesale, with wholesale prices, minimum orders and approved resellers.

Hosting a class or event?

If you run a makeup masterclass, a braiding training or a beauty pop-up, you can sell free or paid tickets on Needplug, with attendee lists and check-in. Organisers are paid after the event.

You can also sell e-books and digital downloads, like a skincare guide or a price list template.

What it costs

Nothing. Selling on Needplug is free:

• No subscription
• No commission, so you keep your full price
• Free NIN and CAC verification
• Free shop link

Tips for a beauty shop that gets booked

• Use photos of your own work. Customers want to see what you can do.
• Be clear about what's included. Does the price include hair? Washing? Home service?
• Name your services the way customers search, like "knotless braids, waist length" or "bridal makeup with lashes".
• Keep your prices and booking times up to date.
• Put your shop link in your bio and on your WhatsApp status.
• Get verified so your badge shows on your shop.

Quick questions

Do customers need to download an app?

No. Needplug works in any phone browser, and can be added to the home screen.

Can I offer home service?

Yes. Describe it in your service and set your price.

Is Needplug only for Lagos?

No. Needplug works anywhere in Nigeria.

Open your beauty shop today

Create your free shop at needplug.com/join. Our step-by-step guide walks you through it.

Busy with clients? We'll set it up for you, free. Chat with us on WhatsApp at +234 702 529 5245 and send us your service list and photos.