SalonIQ expands internationally with UAE nail brand partnership
By Jess Watts | 14 January 2026 | Brands, Business, Movers & Shakers, News
SalonIQ – a salon software provider created by salon professionals – has expanded internationally via new collaborations, including with a UAE-based nail polish and accessories brand.
SalonIQ offers a range of business management solutions, including marketing, team engagement, client experience and e-commerce options – designed to help salons automate their services.
The company has partnered with nail brand, Lola Lee International, extending its current reach so it can provide greater support to United Arab Emirates hair, beauty, barbering and spa businesses.
Additionally, the salon software brand is now working with Beauty CFO® – a ‘dedicated finance and systems support service for the beauty industry, based in the US’. This means that, paired with Beauty CFO®’s financial strategy, education and systems support, SalonIQ’s technology will be able to help US salons operate more profitably and professionally.
The software company is not stopping there. In December 2025, SalonIQ launched IQ Connect – an AI receptionist designed to manage appointments at all hours. The company reported that the feature ‘successfully handled over 70% of calls leading up to and during the Christmas period, saving each salon a total of 135 hours as a result’.
Sam Kendall, chief operating officer at SalonIQ, said: “Now more than ever, salon software sits at the very heart of how salons, barbers and spas manage, grow and future-proof their businesses. From streamlining daily operations to empowering teams and elevating client experiences, SalonIQ is designed to help owners focus on what matters most – creativity, service and long-term success.”
Quinten Lee, managing director of Lola Lee International, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with SalonIQ to introduce world-class salon management technology to the UAE. This collaboration represents a step forward for salon owners looking to run smarter, more efficient and more profitable businesses.”
Find out more at www.saloniq.com
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