We believe stylists deserve to keep what they earn.
ChairTime started with a simple frustration: why should platforms take 20% of every booking when stylists do all the work?
Started by a stylist,
for stylists
In 2023, Ciara O'Sullivan was running a busy hair salon in Dublin. Business was great — except for one thing. Every month, she watched thousands of euros disappear in commission fees to booking platforms.
“I was paying €500+ a month just so clients could book online,” Ciara recalls. “That's rent money. That's a holiday. That's my hard work going to someone else.”
She looked for alternatives but found none that were both affordable and designed for the way stylists actually work. So she decided to build one.
ChairTime was born from a simple belief: stylists should keep 100% of what they earn.
“I built the tool I wished existed when I was behind the chair.”
Ciara O'Sullivan
Founder & CEO
What we stand for
These aren't just words on a wall. They guide every feature we build and every decision we make.
Stylists First
Every decision we make starts with one question: does this help stylists keep more of what they earn?
Simple Over Complex
We build tools that work the way you do. No 50-page manuals. No complicated setup. Just open and go.
Fair Pricing
We believe taking 20% of your bookings isn't fair. That's why we charge a flat fee with zero commission.
Irish & Proud
Built in Dublin for Irish stylists. We understand the market because we're part of it.
Meet the team
A small team in Dublin, obsessed with making stylists' lives easier.
Ciara O'Sullivan
Founder & CEO
Former stylist who got tired of giving 20% to platforms. Built ChairTime to fix the problem.
Rory Brennan
CTO
Tech nerd who believes software should be beautiful and simple. Previously at Intercom.
Emma Walsh
Head of Support
Your first call when you need help. Knows ChairTime inside and out.
Want to join us?
We're always looking for passionate people who believe in our mission. Currently hiring for engineering and support roles.
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