Why asking feels awkward, and how to fix it
A personal request for money reads as pressure. When a system sends it as part of the booking rule, it's just how booking works.
A clear cancellation policy removes the follow-up questions, because the client sees the terms up front.
How Eiwa collects deposits
It sends the client your payment details and your policy text automatically when the appointment is created.
It verifies the payment confirmation from a photo (amount, date, status) and flags the booking green, yellow or red.
Duplicate protection makes sure one payment can't be counted twice.
How much to ask for
The usual benchmark is 20 to 30% of the service price, or a flat amount for higher-ticket work.
We don't process payments for you. Eiwa only helps you request and verify them, so your payment processor and your bookkeeping stay yours.
EIWA is in private beta for independent beauty professionals.