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Fresha Feature Launch: Introducing Client Connect

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Last updated on May 19, 2026

Published May 14, 2026

Client communication in 2026 has never been more important. The businesses that thrive aren’t just the ones that deliver a great service, but the ones that stay consistently connected, responsive, and relevant between appointment times, because every message isn’t just a reply, it’s an opportunity to build loyalty, increase retention, and drive long-term revenue. 

At Fresha, the world’s leading AI-powered booking platform for beauty and wellness, we’ve always believed that running a business should feel connected at each step, not chaotic. We also believe that every client interaction should add value, not friction. We’ve officially taken this ethos one step further. 

With this, we’re incredibly excited to introduce Client Connect. A fully integrated, two-way communication experience, embedded directly within each client’s Fresha profile, where every message is connected, contextual, and part of a seamless client journey.
 

Fresha Connect app showing customer messages and appointment enquiries on two smartphone screens.


Communication, finally, where it belongs

The reality is, client communication hasn’t always been optimised within the software platforms businesses rely on every day. At Fresha, we’re changing that by building the infrastructure to support seamless, high-quality interactions, designed specifically for the pace and demands of the beauty and wellness industry.

Client Connect is a major step forward in how Fresha partners engage with their clients, bringing messaging directly into the core of the platform. No more switching between email and phone calls, searching through past messages, or piecing together context from different places.

With Client Connect, everything lives in one place, fully connected and easy to navigate, creating a smooth, consistent experience for both businesses and their clients. It establishes a new foundation for how businesses manage communication, bringing every interaction into one connected ecosystem.

This is where things go even further. Working in tandem with Fresha’s groundbreaking AI Concierge, Client Connect helps ensure your business is always available. From handling incoming calls to supporting real-time messaging, every enquiry is captured instantly and responded to, freeing up your team from the constant back-and-forth of day-to-day communication.

Building on this, Client Connect will only continue to expand, with the ability to integrate messaging across additional platforms, including Meta, Instagram and more, bringing every client conversation into one unified, connected space. This further cements Fresha’s position as the most advanced and innovative platform in the beauty and wellness booking industry, and the impact goes both ways. Your business benefits from greater clarity and efficiency, while your clients experience a more connected journey, where it’s easier to reach you, stay engaged, and build genuine relationships over time. 

That’s what the beauty and wellness industry is built on, and something Fresha continues to champion.

Personalisation, all without starting from scratch

Personalisation is where Client Connect really changes the game. At the touch of a button, it gives you access to all the previous notes and data within your client’s profile, from the previously used hair colour formula to their allergies, the pressure they prefer during their massage, their payment preferences, and the treatments they continue to rebook over and over again. With payments fully integrated into the experience, everything is already set up, making each interaction feel seamless from conversation through to checkout.

For example, if a client comes in for a balayage touch-up, you can instantly access the formula you used in the last appointment that they loved, and you can also reflect and see how it processed, and whether it actually works for their hair. Another example is a regular massage client messages to rebook, you already know they prefer the deep tissue massage on the treatment menu, and when it comes to the actual appointment time, you know they have an area they prefer to avoid. All of this is powered by AI Concierge, working seamlessly in the background to communicate with clients across calls, messaging, and email.

That level of context turns a standard interaction into something that feels personal, considered, and high quality, all without the extra effort from your team. 

With Client Connect, delivering that kind of experience becomes easier than ever before. 

Stronger relationships, built into every interaction

Every conversation now contributes to a bigger picture thanks to Client Connect. Each message naturally builds on previous ones, your client’s preferences become clearer and clearer, and interactions feel consistent, no matter which team member is behind the screen. 

This makes it so much easier to deliver that best-in-class personalisation that all selfcare businesses strive for, all through the Fresha platform. 

“With Client Connect, we are fundamentally rethinking how businesses manage relationships with their clients,” said William Zeqiri, Founder & CEO of Fresha. “We’re building the operating system for the beauty and wellness industry, where everything lives in one place, and is all powered by AI. That means our partners can rely on Fresha for every part of their business, from bookings and payments to communication, with every conversation contributing to a better client experience and a stronger business.”

Consistency that grows with your business

Client Connect’s benefits don’t only adhere to the requirements of a small, single-location business. It’s built to scale with you, meaning it’s just as powerful for multi-location and franchise chains.

With enterprise businesses, maintaining consistency across teams, sites, and client touchpoints can be challenging, but when communication is fully connected, that consistency becomes second nature. 

If a team member works across multiple locations throughout the week, they can pick up conversations exactly where they left off, with full visibility of previous messages and context. If a client visits different locations, their experience feels continuous, informed, and personal. Nothing is lost, and nothing needs repeating.

This is yet another way Fresha is designed to support multi-location and enterprise businesses, giving growing brands the infrastructure to scale seamlessly while maintaining a consistent, high-quality experience across every location. It enables businesses to scale with clarity, continuity, and control, delivering a consistently high standard of experience as they grow.

Designed for how modern businesses communicate

Client expectations are continually changing, and communication is constant, real-time, and expected to be seamless. Client Connect is built for that exact reality.

“Communication isn’t slowing down, it’s becoming more central to how businesses operate day-to-day,” said Dani Alexander Lopez, Head of Product at Fresha. “With Client Connect, we’ve focused on making that experience feel effortless for businesses. Everything is structured, visible, and connected, so whether you’re responding to one message or managing hundreds, it feels simple, clear, and completely under control. AI Concierge will do it all for you, so our partners can focus on what they do best.”

Part of a bigger shift at Fresha 

This launch marks yet another step forward in Fresha’s 2026 evolution strategy. We’re continually building toward achieving the very best in communication across the beauty and wellness booking industry, and strive to bring our partners seamless interaction, booking, and workflow, all in one connected ecosystem. We know communication is no longer separate from the experience, but is the experience, and Client Connect is a key part of making that seamless. 

“Client Connect is about making everyday interactions feel more natural, more personal, and more considered,” said James Hayward-Browne, Head of Brand & Content at Fresha. “It’s those small details, remembering what a client likes, picking up where you left off, that turn a one-time visit into a long-term relationship. This is about helping businesses deliver that, consistently, without extra effort.”

What’s next?

Client Connect is just the beginning.

As we continue to expand Fresha’s communication capabilities through 2026, you can expect even more ways to connect with your clients, streamline your operations, and deliver exceptional experiences at scale, with exciting updates and announcements to come.

Alongside Client Connect, we’re also evolving how teams communicate internally with Team Connect, bringing the same level of clarity and connection to staff collaboration, and creating a more seamless, aligned way for teams to operate.

👉 Explore Team Connect, Fresha’s fully integrated internal communication platform, and see how it’s transforming the way teams collaborate, stay aligned, and operate seamlessly across your entire business.

Client Connect is now rolling out globally.

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