
70Lives is a dedicated beauty business app designed specifically for independent beauty professionals. This finance and bookkeeping tool helps nail technicians, hair stylists, lash artists, and salon owners track income, expenses, receipts, calculate service costs, and estimate taxes in real time. Created by an accountant in Ireland, it offers a simple yet powerful solution for managing the financial side of a beauty business without requiring bookkeeping experience. The core value lies in providing financial clarity and empowering professionals to run profitable businesses. Unlike generic finance apps, 70Lives understands the unique needs of beauty professionals – from tracking per-service costs to handling product inventory and seasonal income fluctuations, making it an indispensable vertical SaaS tool.
Many beauty professionals struggle with knowing their true profitability and tax liability. Without proper tracking, they often undercharge for services, miss deductible expenses, and face unpleasant tax surprises at year-end. 70Lives solves this by providing real-time financial visibility. Users can see exactly how much they earn, spend, and owe in taxes at any moment. This eliminates the guesswork and anxiety associated with manual bookkeeping using spreadsheets or notebooks. The problem is especially acute for mobile technicians and home-based salon owners who lack dedicated accounting support. The app's focused approach means every feature directly addresses a pain point unique to the beauty industry.
Real-Time Tax Estimation is a standout feature of the app. It automatically calculates income tax, VAT, and capital gains tax based on actual logged income and expenses. Every time a user enters a sale or a cost, the tax estimate updates instantly. This continuous tracking means professionals can set aside the right amount of money each month and avoid year-end surprises. The feature works with local tax rules and provides exportable summaries for accountants, making tax filing straightforward. Users no longer have to juggle separate tax calculators or rely on annual estimates, giving them peace of mind throughout the year.
The Receipt Scanning (OCR) feature uses AI to read and extract details from any receipt photo. Users simply snap a picture, and the app automatically fills in the expense amount, date, and category. This eliminates manual data entry and reduces errors. The scanned receipts are stored safely in the cloud, so they are always accessible and backed up. Expenses are automatically categorized into proper business categories like Beauty Supplies, Rent, Insurance, and Tools, making it easier to track spending and prepare for tax deductions. This feature is especially useful for professionals who accumulate many small receipts from various suppliers and need a reliable digital archive.
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The Pricing Calculator helps beauty professionals determine the true cost of each treatment. By inputting product costs, overheads, desired profit margin, and labor rates, users get a recommended service price. The calculator also shows the effective hourly rate and the number of services needed to meet weekly, monthly, or yearly income goals. This tool addresses the common problem of undercharging and helps professionals price with confidence. Additionally, Voice Input allows adding sales and expenses by speaking, which is the fastest way to keep books updated on the go. Simply say 'Nails €50' or 'Products €22' and the app logs the entry without any typing.
70Lives operates with a simple workflow: users log income and expenses manually or automatically via scanning or voice. The app categorizes entries and updates the dashboard in real time. The cloud-based system syncs across devices, works offline, and automatically uploads data when connection returns. Users can access their financial overview on mobile, tablet, or laptop. The dashboard displays total income, net profit, expenses, and tax estimates with color-coded cards for quick understanding. Basic reports can be exported for accountants. The free plan covers manual tracking, while the Premium plan unlocks all calculators, OCR, voice input, and analytics. This flexible approach caters to different skill levels and preferences.
A nail tech in Ireland uses the pricing calculator to discover she was undercharging by 30%. After adjusting her prices, she sees her profit margin improve within a month. A hairdresser who was not tech-savvy replaces her handwritten notebooks with voice input and receipt scanning, ensuring her books are always up to date. A salon owner gains real-time visibility into profit and tax position, allowing her to set aside the correct amount each month and eliminate year-end anxiety. These scenarios show how 70Lives transforms financial management from a burden into a seamless part of running a beauty business, leading to increased profitability and reduced stress.
70Lives is designed for independent beauty professionals including nail technicians, hair stylists, lash artists, and salon owners. The app works on iOS, Android, and web, with offline capability. It offers a free Basic plan with manual income and expense tracking, custom categories, and basic reports. The Premium plan at €15/month includes everything plus OCR receipt scanning, voice input, real-time tax estimation, pricing calculator, overhead calculator, profit per service analysis, and full analytics. There is a 14-day free trial for Premium. With its accountant-designed approach and focus on beauty-specific needs, 70Lives provides the financial clarity that professionals need to run profitable businesses and take control of their financial future.
Independent beauty professionals including nail technicians, hair stylists, lash artists, makeup artists, estheticians, and salon owners who need a simple yet powerful tool to manage their business finances. The app is ideal for those who have no bookkeeping experience and want to track income, expenses, service pricing, and tax liabilities in real time. It serves both mobile technicians and home-based salon owners, as well as small salon owners looking for an affordable alternative to generic accounting software. 70Lives is designed by an accountant and used by beauty pros worldwide, making it suitable for beauty professionals in various countries who need compliance with local tax rules.