Your Tips Shouldn't Cost You Money
Every time a client tips on a card, you lose $0.50–$0.70 to your processor — on money that goes straight to your technicians. Solis eliminates 100% of your processing fees.
Your Processor Is Taking More Than You Think
Real stories from nail salon owners across the country — and the hidden costs most never discover.
Square and other aggregator processors routinely freeze salon funds — sometimes for 90 days to over a year — with no human support to resolve it. One salon owner was told: "You've been denied, we'll send you a check eventually."
Source: Reddit r/smallbusinessOn a $48 nail service with a 20% tip, you're paying $0.50–$0.70 in processing fees on your technician's $9.60 tip. That's $936+ per year stolen from either your pocket or theirs.
Source: Industry data, nail salon operator forumsVagaro's payment system fails silently at card tap — the transaction appears complete but money bounces back to the client days later. Salon owners discovered they'd done hours of free services.
Source: Reddit r/EstheticsOpen tip lines invite fraud — tip tampering is documented across the nail salon industry. A $15 written tip was changed to $45 at processing, discovered only during bank statement review.
Source: Reddit, 468+ upvotesUnethical ISOs lock salon owners into 48-month non-cancellable equipment leases costing $4,000–$7,000 for terminals worth $200–$350. Even closing the salon doesn't void the lease.
Source: FTC documentation, industry reportsWhen clients put a card on file for deposits or no-show protection, salons get hit with card-not-present interchange rates (2.6–3.5%+) instead of in-person rates (~1.7–2.1%). Most salon owners have no idea.
Source: Payment industry dataWhy Nail Salons Choose Solis
Zero Processing Fees
Our cash discount program eliminates 100% of your processing costs. A small service fee is passed to card-paying clients — fully legal in all 50 states. Save $3,600–$5,400/year on a $12K–$15K monthly volume.
Tip Protection
Pre-set tip amounts (18%, 20%, 25%) on the terminal eliminate open tip lines — no more tip fraud. Tips process accurately every time with closed-loop confirmation.
Next-Day Deposits
Your funds hit your bank account the next business day. No 3-5 day holds. No random freezes. Predictable cash flow so you can pay your technicians and restock product.
No Contracts, No Leases
Month-to-month. No 48-month equipment leases. No early termination fees. If we're not saving you money, you're free to leave.
Walk-In + Appointment Ready
Fast chip/tap terminals for walk-ins. Card-on-file for booking deposits and no-show protection. Text and email invoicing for mobile nail techs.
24/7 Human Support
Real people answer the phone — not chatbots, not hold music. 3-tier customer support available 24/7/365, including weekends and holidays when you're busiest.
The Solis Difference
| Feature | Your Current Processor | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Processing fees | 2.6%–3.5% per transaction | $0 (Zero Cost) |
| Monthly savings (on $12K volume) | $0 | $3,600–$5,400/year |
| Tip handling | Open tip lines, fraud risk | Pre-set amounts, closed-loop |
| Fund availability | 2–5 business days | Next business day |
| Contract | 3-year with ETF | Month-to-month |
| Support | Chatbots, 2+ hour hold | 24/7 human support |
| Equipment | $4,000+ lease | Free terminal placement |
How It Works
Free Statement Analysis
Send us a recent processing statement. We'll show you exactly how much you're overpaying — most nail salons save $300–$450/month.
Quick Setup
We configure your terminal, set up tip presets, and integrate with your booking system. Most salons are live in one visit.
Start Saving
Zero processing fees from day one. Next-day deposits. 24/7 support whenever you need it.
$72K–$90K
Saved for merchants per year
2,000+
Businesses trust Solis
17 Years
In payment processing
A+ BBB
Better Business Bureau rating
Frequently Asked Questions
A small service fee (~4%) is applied to card transactions. Cash-paying customers get a discount. You pay $0 in processing fees. This is a legal cash discount program, not a surcharge — compliant in all 50 states.
Most clients don't notice or mind. It's standard across industries now — gas stations have done it for years. Our clients report less than 1% pushback.
We can set up individual MIDs for each booth renter, or a single business account with split reporting. Either way, tips and commissions are tracked separately.
Card-on-file capability lets you charge for no-shows or collect deposits — and we'll work with you to keep those transactions at the lowest possible rate.
In most cases, yes. Solis integrates with major salon booking platforms. We'll assess compatibility during your free consultation.
No catch. No contracts, no hidden fees, no early termination penalties. We earn your business every month.