How BelleIndex Works

You name the price. Nearby businesses quote.

BelleIndex is a platform that connects customers with independent, licensed beauty businesses — salons, suites and studios — for nails, hair, lashes, waxing, facials and massage. Post what you need and the price you want to pay; businesses near you send quotes.

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Customers

For Customers

Name your price, compare quotes, and book with a business near you.

1

Post a Need in 3 steps

What · When & where · Price. You name the price you want to pay. Posting uses 1 of your 30 free credits.

2

Get quotes from businesses nearby

Businesses that offer the service send quotes. Quotes stay sealed for 30 minutes, then you see them all together in random order.

3

Accept, counter or decline

Pick the quote you like, suggest a different price, or say no thanks.

4

Message inside BelleIndex

Talk to the business only through BelleIndex Messages. Contact details are never shared.

5

Go to the salon, suite or studio

Your appointment happens at the business. You pay the business directly.

6

Rate each other

After the visit, you rate the business and the business rates you.

Or

Book an Open Spot

Want it simpler? Book a business's open spot directly at a fixed price. New spots run a 10-minute fair draw so everyone gets a fair chance.

Businesses

For Businesses

One Business account for salons, suites, studios and independent licensed pros. No commission, no subscription.

1

Create a Business account

One account type for salons, suites, studios and independent licensed pros.

2

Verify your licence

Upload your establishment or practitioner licence. We check it against the issuing state board.

3

See Nearby Needs

Needs from customers near you that match your services, with the price the customer named.

4

Quote for free

Sending a quote costs nothing. Quotes are sealed for 30 minutes, so the fastest reply doesn't automatically win.

5

Post open spots

Post an open spot at a fixed price and customers book it directly. Each spot uses 1 credit.

6

Build your rating

After every appointment, you and the customer rate each other.

Trust & Safety

Safety & Trust, Built In

No sexual services — instant ban

Any request or offer of sexual services gets the account banned immediately and permanently.

No home services

Appointments happen only at a salon, suite or studio. No house calls, no mobile visits, no appointments at anyone's home.

No contact details

Phone numbers, emails and social handles stay hidden. Everyone talks through BelleIndex Messages once there is a quote or booking.

Licensed businesses only

Every business uploads a valid state board licence, and we verify it before they can accept customers.

Real business addresses

Business addresses are checked against public maps.

Two-way ratings

After every appointment, customer and business rate each other. Trust gets earned over time.

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Credits

What does it cost?

Every account gets 30 free credits once. Posting a need or an open spot uses 1 credit; quotes are always free. After that, packs are 10 credits for $10, 50 for $40 or 100 for $70 — no subscription, no card needed to start. You pay for the service itself directly to the business.

◆ 30
Free credits · Every account
1 credit
Per need or open spot · Quotes free

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BelleIndex available in my city?
Yes — we cover all 50 states. Open Nearby Needs to see what's happening near you.
Do I need an account?
You can browse without one. You need an account to post a need, book an open spot or send messages. There are two account types: Customer and Business.
What are credits?
Every account starts with 30 free credits. Posting a need or an open spot uses 1 credit; quotes, messages and ratings are free. Extra packs: 10 for $10, 50 for $40, 100 for $70. There is no subscription.
How do I pay for my service?
You pay the business directly at your appointment. BelleIndex does not charge customers for services.
Is BelleIndex the salon?
No. BelleIndex is only the platform that connects customers with independent businesses. The business provides the service and is responsible for it; BelleIndex does not provide or guarantee services.
Why can't I see quotes right away?
Quotes stay sealed for 30 minutes (or until every notified business has quoted), then you see them all at once in random order. Businesses compete on price and quality, not speed.
How do you verify licences?
Businesses upload a clear photo of their state board licence. Our team checks each one against the issuing state board before activating.
Can I cancel a booking?
Yes. You can cancel from "My Bookings." Please give the business at least 24 hours' notice as a courtesy.
I work on my own — can I join?
Yes. Independent licensed pros create the same Business account as salons, using their individual licence. You work from a salon, a rented suite or a studio — BelleIndex appointments never happen at anyone's home, yours or the customer's.

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