Aura Salonware will be releasing the following system updates on October 28th, 2025
System updates include, but are not limited to...
Tippy Integration
Aura Salonware is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tippy, an industry-leading tipping and financial technology company. This collaboration introduces a fully integrated, cashless tipping experience designed to benefit salon owners, staff, and clients alike.
What does this look like?
The Integration:
AuraPay now seamlessly integrates with Tippy’s all-in-one customer checkout kiosk.
Electronic Tip Transfers:
Tips are now sent electronically and directly to service providers—eliminating cash handling.
Instant Access to Funds:
Stylists and spa professionals receive instant tip deposits.
Cost Savings for Owners:
The new process reduces processing fees, improving profitability for salon and spa owners.
Enhanced Client Experience:
Guests enjoy a quick, private, and cash-free tipping experience.
If you're interested in utilizing Tippy in your salon, please head to http://aurasalonware.com/tippy
*Tippy is only available for AuraPay users
Manual Credit Card Totals in the Sales Report
Users can view the Manual Credit Card Total at the bottom of the manual credit card section in the Sales Report. Learn how to take one-time manual credit card payments here.
Below that, the sales report now shows the total of what was collected via card (Express Pay, Terminal transactions, and Manual) to better help with reconciliation.
SMS Usage Stats and Alerts
Users can now monitor their SMS usage to provide a clear view into their communication volume. It will display how many are left for the month under "Available" and the starting amount under "Total". These are reset automatically at the end of each month, and can be found under Sent in the Marketing section, shown below:
In addition, owners will now receive automated alerts to their email when the salon has reached 90% of the total SMS usage for the month to help users stay informed and take action before reaching your SMS limit.