FAQs

How do I create my subscription?

You can create your account and enable your subscription here.

I have created my account, how do I access COLORBARMANAGER?

You can sign in to use CBM here. The email address and password you created when signing up will be the one you use to login into colorbarmanager.

Can any salon use color bar manager?

Yes! No fancy IT required. 

If your preferred colour line is not already in color bar manager, reach out to us and we will work on getting it added ASAP. We have a dedicated team who are adding colour lines to CBM everyday.

Why should I choose color bar manager over my current system?

It makes good business sense. Simply put, color bar manager saves money and time. Most current inventory systems are outdated and inaccurate, color bar manager provides you with the information you need to maintain business accuracy and understand your true costs - in one smart, simple easy to use programme.

Why should I trust color bar manager?

Created by a salon owner for salon owners. The team at color bar manager have real hairdressing experience - we’ve been in this game for a long time. CBM has been tested, tweaked and used in working salons before market launch. 

What’s the cost? 

Less than a bottle of shampoo per month! Our prices are upfront, simple and with no fixed term contracts - US $29 monthly, or US $248 for a year.

Can I cancel anytime? 

Once the period you have purchased has ended there are no ongoing obligations or rolling fees. You can review and update your subscription status simply by signing in to your color bar manager account


Will I need Wifi?

Yes, you’ll need to be connected to Wifi for color bar manager to work.

Can I use any technology or my phone?

Yes you can! CBM is now available on any platform, mobile phones are still a work in progress, however you can use CBM on a mobile holding it in landscape mode. Our dedicated team are working behind the scenes to tweak this as we speak.

Can I try color bar manager for free?

We think you’ll love color bar manager just as much as we do. You can try a free interactive demo so you can experience all the benefits before making a buying decision, and when you sign up you can enjoy CBM for FREE for your first 45 days. 


How can I add all of my existing clients?

Reach out to us with a CSV file and we can make that happen for you. Magic! 

How do I get started? 

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4: 

  1. Create your salon 

  2. Add in your stock and inventory

  3. Add your clients

  4. Start creating your colour formulations

Color bar manager has a built in demo mode so you can try before you buy - it’s also the perfect training ground for new team members to learn how to use CBM. 

Will color bar manager keep my data secure?

You can rest assured that we use the best processes and systems to manage and secure data. It’s something we take very seriously and we regularly review and update our privacy procedures. Read our full privacy policy and T&C’s here


There is a product missing from our chosen supplier or colour range?

Email us what’s missing on contact@colorbarmanager.com and we’ll get it sorted in a flash. 

Help I forgot my password

We hear you! Go here and select ‘forgot password’ to follow the process to choose a new one.

I’m new to this, what do I do? 

Let’s be friends - when you sign up to color bar manager you’ll be invited to join our FaceBook group. We post lots of helpful how to’s, along with wider resources and guides for all things colour in the salon. It’s another way we can help you and our industry. 


There's no such thing as a silly question. Ask us anything and we’ll get back to you pronto: contact@colorbarmanager.com