Powering the UK’s Smartest Beauty & Wellness Booking MVP

Project Name: Spare Chair
Client Location: United Kingdom
Platform Type: Dual-Sided Marketplace (User & Provider)
Timeline: 3 Months
Tech Stack: Next.js (Frontend), Python (Backend)

About Our Client

Our client, a UK-based entrepreneur, came to Celestial Infosoft with a visionary idea: to create a unified digital platform where users can discover and book local beauty and wellness services from third-party professionals.

Whether it’s a quick haircut, a relaxing spa session, or a child-friendly grooming appointment, the client wanted to offer users an effortless way to connect with quality providers. On the other end, service professionals would gain a flexible, intuitive platform to showcase their skills and availability without the need for their booking infrastructure.

Challenges

Before building the platform, several core challenges stood in the way:

• Fragmented Industry Access: Customers had to rely on Google searches, word-of-mouth, or Instagram DMs to book appointments.
• Lack of Platform for Providers: Independent service providers had no centralized way to promote themselves professionally.
• Tight Development Window: The MVP needed to be built and tested in under 3 months.
• Dual Experience Design: Two unique user experiences—service provider and client—had to coexist seamlessly.

Our Solution

At Celestial Infosoft, we took this vision seriously. We delivered not just an app, but a living, breathing platform that connects people with the services they need—all in a few taps.

We built two interconnected platforms tailored to users and providers:

For Users

• Category Browsing: Clients can filter services like Salon, Nails, Spa, Skin, Grooming, Children, etc.
• Location-Based Search: Smart address input to find nearby services instantly.
• Real-Time Booking: Choose the perfect provider, time, and date.
• Reviews & Ratings: Build trust through authentic community feedback.

For Service Providers

• Business Profile Creation: Upload services, pricing, photos, and availability.
• Booking Dashboard: Manage appointments, availability, and customer interactions.
• Instant Notifications: Get real-time updates when a new booking is made.
• Special Offers: Highlight deals like “Spare Chair Special” to drive bookings.

Technology Stack

• Next.js: For high-performance, SEO-optimized frontend with responsive design.
• Python Backend: Built to scale with a robust API-driven architecture.
• Cloud Hosting & DB: For security, speed, and uptime reliability.
• Mobile-Ready: Fully responsive UI for smooth performance on any device.

Results & Impact

• MVP delivered in 12 weeks flat
• Smooth onboarding for the initial dozens of service providers
• Positive client and user feedback across UI, speed, and experience
• Seamless performance with <1% bug rate post-deployment
• Live in-market with plans to expand across UK cities

Spare Chair is now an elegant, scalable platform empowering users to look and feel their best while helping providers grow their businesses with modern tools. It’s more than a beauty platform; it’s a community of self-care, powered by technology.

Client Feedback

We had the dream, Celestial Infosoft had the execution. They worked like a partner, not just a vendor. We’re proud of what we’ve built together, it’s only the beginning!

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