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How To Use Color Tab

The Color Tab makes it easy to track and invoice color usage per stylist. Set markups for color used and generate invoices automatically.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Step 1: Log in to Your SalonScale Account

  1. Open a web browser and go to SalonScale Login.

  2. Enter your email and password, then click Log In.

Step 2: Set Up Color Tab For Each Stylist

  1. Select the Team page, from the left side menu

  2. Click Edit next to the stylist you want to assign a color tab to.

  3. Toggle the Color Tab setting to on.

  4. Set a markup percentage (e.g., 25%) if you want to charge extra for providing the color.

    1. Set to 0% if you only want to cover the wholesale cost.

  5. Click Save to apply the settings.

  6. Repeat for each stylist you want to assign a color tab to.

Step 3: View the Color Tab Report

  1. From the Reports section, click Color Tab.

  2. Click View All next to the stylist, to see a full breakdown.

  • You’ll see the session date, wholesale color cost, markup amount, and total tab.

  • This shows how much the stylist owes, or how much revenue you're earning from supplying color.

Step 4: Export the Report (Optional)

  1. On the Color Tab page, click Export CSV.

  • This creates a spreadsheet with detailed color cost and markup data, perfect for payroll or financial tracking.

Need More Help?

Reach out to our support team at [email protected] if you have any questions

SalonScale’s Color Tab feature simplifies invoicing and color cost tracking so you can confidently manage stylist expenses and boost profitability.

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