YOUR NEXT TRIM IS A CLICK AWAY

A new website lets you locate a salon and book an appointment in under two minutes. By LIEU WEI NING

Now, you don’t have to call to make an appointment; just use a new reservations website.

These days, you can book and buy almost anything online, from your yoga class to an air ticket. So why not a hair appointment? Cue www.tabasalon.com.

The new home-grown website offers beauty tips as well as complimentary reservation services at more than 100 salons – with over 200 stylists – in Singapore.

After signing up for a free user account, you can search for your regular salon or stylist by name, check for an available time slot, then book your appointment – you can even select the treatments you want to do on that day.

If you’re thinking of trying out a new salon or stylist, Tab A Salon can provide you with a list of salons located in your preferred area. Simply select the type of service you’re looking for, then type in the location – key in names of housing estates such as Ang Mo Kio or street names like Orchard Road – and hit enter. The site also provides prices and details about the stylists’ work experience and training credentials. In addition to hair services, you can book makeup, nail and hair removal services.

The best part about Tab A Salon: It displays the stylists’ available slots, so you can select a time that best fits your schedule and book an appointment immediately – perfect for those who want to book appointments after the salons’ opening hours.

Once you have booked your appointment through Tab A Salon, you’ll get a confirmation SMS or e-mail. If you can’t find a suitable slot, you can indicate your date and time preferences on the website and the customer support service team will contact you via a live online chat, SMS or e-mail.

So fuss-free, and you’re done in just under two minutes – no more sneaking away from your office desk to make last-minute calls to book a haircut.