ShadeFile

Never Lose a Color Formula Again

The digital formula book built for hair colorists. Store every client's color history, search across brands, and access your formulas from any device.

No credit card required · Free for up to 10 clients

Trusted by colorists everywhere

Replace index cards, sticky notes, and memory with one searchable system.

Everything You Need

Built specifically for hair colorists — not generic salon software that barely handles formulas.

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Complete Formula Records

Brand, shade, developer, ratio, timing, technique, result — every detail captured. Save templates, pin favorites, and add multiple formulas per visit.

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Before & After Photos

Snap photos right from your phone. Full-screen viewer, side-by-side comparisons, and a photo gallery per client. Auto-compressed for fast uploads.

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Cross-Reference Search

Search across all clients by brand, shade, technique, or date range. Filter results and find what worked — then replicate it instantly.

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Allergy & Patch Test Tracking

Tag-based allergy input with 150+ known allergens. Log patch tests, get automatic reminders when tests are overdue, and search clients by sensitivity.

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Inventory Management

Track product stock with brand autocomplete, adjust quantities with +/− buttons, get low-stock alerts, and export a reorder list in one click.

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Color Intelligence

Correction calculator, shade equivalency charts, pigment reference, mixing calculator, and analytics — all the tools a colorist needs in one place.

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Multi-Stylist Teams

Invite stylists, assign roles, search across all team members' clients, and manage your salon — all on the Salon plan.

How It Works

1

Add Your Clients

Enter client info, allergies, and contact details. Import existing records or start fresh.

2

Log Every Formula

After each appointment, save the formula in seconds. Snap before/after photos right from your phone.

3

Never Forget Again

Pull up any client's full history instantly. Duplicate past formulas, search across brands, and nail it every time.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Free

$0/month
  • ✓ Up to 10 clients
  • ✓ Unlimited formulas
  • ✓ Search & cross-reference
  • ✓ Patch test tracking
  • ✗ Photo storage
  • ✗ Export & sharing
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MOST POPULAR

Solo

$29/month
  • ✓ Unlimited clients
  • ✓ Unlimited formulas
  • ✓ Before/after photos
  • ✓ Search & cross-reference
  • ✓ Patch test tracking
  • ✓ Export to CSV & PDF
  • ✓ Inventory tracking
  • ✓ Priority support
Start 14-Day Free Trial

Salon

$79/month
  • ✓ Everything in Solo
  • ✓ Up to 10 stylists
  • ✓ Shared client access
  • ✓ Team activity log
  • ✓ Admin dashboard
  • ✓ Salon branding on exports
  • ✓ Dedicated support
Start 14-Day Free Trial

All plans billed monthly. Annual billing saves 2 months. Cancel anytime.

“I used to keep everything on index cards in a drawer. Last month I lost three clients' formulas when my drawer got water damage. Never again.”

— Every colorist who's ever lost a formula card

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