diff --git a/backend/handlers/services/services.go b/backend/handlers/services/services.go
index aba6269..0a9fd41 100644
--- a/backend/handlers/services/services.go
+++ b/backend/handlers/services/services.go
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ type Service struct {
 }
 
 type ServiceResponse struct {
+	ID                     string  `json:"id"`
 	Name                   string  `json:"name"`
 	Description            string  `json:"description"`
 	Price                  float64 `json:"price"`
@@ -207,7 +208,7 @@ func DeleteServiceHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 func ServicesHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 	// Query all active services
 	query := `
-		SELECT name, description, price, duration_minutes, 
+		SELECT id, name, description, price, duration_minutes, 
 		       patch_test_duration_hours, minimum_age_required
 		FROM services
 		WHERE is_active = TRUE
@@ -227,6 +228,7 @@ func ServicesHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 		var service ServiceResponse
 
 		err := rows.Scan(
+			&service.ID,
 			&service.Name,
 			&service.Description,
 			&service.Price,
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte
index 703c3a7..580633c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/layout/NavBar.svelte
@@ -1,11 +1,21 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { Button } from '$lib/components/ui/button';
+	import { Skeleton } from '$lib/components/ui/skeleton';
 	import { navigating, page } from '$app/stores';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 
-	// Mobile menu state
-	let mobileMenuOpen: boolean = false;
+	// Centralized link definition
+	const links = [
+		{ href: '/', label: 'Home', showWhen: 'always', width: 'w-12' },
+		{ href: '/prices', label: 'Price List', showWhen: 'guest', width: 'w-20' },
+		{ href: '/book', label: 'Book your appointment', showWhen: 'auth', width: 'w-36' },
+		{ href: '/portfolio', label: 'Portfolio', showWhen: 'always', width: 'w-20' },
+		{ href: '/contact', label: 'Contact', showWhen: 'always', width: 'w-16' },
+		{ href: '/account', label: 'My Account', showWhen: 'auth', width: 'w-24' },
+		{ href: '/admin', label: 'Admin Dashboard', showWhen: 'admin', width: 'w-28' }
+	];
 
+	let mobileMenuOpen: boolean = false;
 	function toggleMenu() {
 		mobileMenuOpen = !mobileMenuOpen;
 	}
@@ -14,6 +24,21 @@
 	$: if ($navigating) {
 		mobileMenuOpen = false;
 	}
+
+	// Helper to decide visibility
+	const canShow = (link: { href: string; label: string; showWhen: string; width: string }) => {
+		if (authStore.isLoading) return true; // keep skeleton placeholders
+
+		// hide booking link for admins
+		if (link.href === '/book' && authStore.currentUser?.role === 'admin') return false;
+		if (link.href === '/contact' && authStore.currentUser?.role === 'admin') return false;
+
+		if (link.showWhen === 'always') return true;
+		if (link.showWhen === 'guest' && !authStore.isAuthenticated) return true;
+		if (link.showWhen === 'auth' && authStore.isAuthenticated) return true;
+		if (link.showWhen === 'admin' && authStore.currentUser?.role === 'admin') return true;
+		return false;
+	};
 </script>
 
 <nav
@@ -42,36 +67,37 @@
 						stroke-width="2"
 						stroke-linecap="round"
 						stroke-linejoin="round"
-						class="feather feather-instagram"
-						><rect x="2" y="2" width="20" height="20" rx="5" ry="5"></rect><path
-							d="M16 11.37A4 4 0 1 1 12.63 8 4 4 0 0 1 16 11.37z"
-						></path><line x1="17.5" y1="6.5" x2="17.51" y2="6.5"></line></svg
 					>
+						<rect x="2" y="2" width="20" height="20" rx="5" ry="5"></rect>
+						<path d="M16 11.37A4 4 0 1 1 12.63 8 4 4 0 0 1 16 11.37z"></path>
+						<line x1="17.5" y1="6.5" x2="17.51" y2="6.5"></line>
+					</svg>
 				</a>
-				<!-- Add more social icons here -->
 			</div>
 
-			<!-- Center: Links -->
+			<!-- Center: Desktop Links -->
 			<div class="hidden space-x-8 md:flex">
-				<a href="/" class="hover:text-primary font-medium text-gray-800">Home</a>
-				{#if !authStore?.isAuthenticated}
-					<a href="/prices" class="hover:text-primary font-medium text-gray-800">Price List</a>
-				{:else}
-					<a href="/book" class="hover:text-primary font-medium text-gray-800"
-						>Book your appointment</a
-					>
-				{/if}
-				<a href="/portfolio" class="hover:text-primary font-medium text-gray-800">Portfolio</a>
-				<a href="/contact" class="hover:text-primary font-medium text-gray-800">Contact</a>
-				{#if authStore?.isAuthenticated}
-					<a href="/account" class="hover:text-primary font-medium text-gray-800">My Account</a>
-				{/if}
+				{#each links as link}
+					{#if canShow(link)}
+						{#if authStore.isLoading}
+							<Skeleton class={`h-4 ${link.width} rounded`} />
+						{:else}
+							<a href={link.href} class="hover:text-primary font-medium text-gray-800"
+								>{link.label}</a
+							>
+						{/if}
+					{/if}
+				{/each}
 			</div>
+
+			<!-- Desktop Login Button -->
 			<div class="hidden items-center md:flex">
-				<!-- if not logged in and not on login page -->
-				{#if !authStore?.isAuthenticated && $page.url.pathname !== '/login'}
+				{#if !authStore.isLoading && !authStore.isAuthenticated && $page.url.pathname !== '/login'}
 					<Button href="/login">Login</Button>
 				{/if}
+				{#if authStore.isLoading}
+					<Skeleton class="h-8 w-16 rounded" />
+				{/if}
 			</div>
 
 			<!-- Mobile: Burger -->
@@ -94,41 +120,25 @@
 	{#if mobileMenuOpen}
 		<div class="bg-background border-b border-gray-200 md:hidden">
 			<div class="space-y-1 px-2 pb-3 pt-2">
-				<a href="/" class="text-primary block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center hover:text-gray-800"
-					>Home</a
-				>
+				{#each links as link}
+					{#if canShow(link)}
+						{#if authStore.isLoading}
+							<Skeleton class="h-4 w-full rounded" />
+						{:else}
+							<a
+								href={link.href}
+								class="text-primary block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center hover:text-gray-800"
+							>
+								{link.label}
+							</a>
+						{/if}
+					{/if}
+				{/each}
 
-				{#if !authStore?.isAuthenticated}
-					<a
-						href="/prices"
-						class="text-primary block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center hover:text-gray-800"
-						>Price list</a
-					>
-				{:else}
-					<a
-						href="/book"
-						class="text-primary block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center hover:text-gray-800"
-						>Book your appointment</a
-					>
-				{/if}
-
-				<a
-					href="/portfolio"
-					class="text-primary block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center hover:text-gray-800">Portfolio</a
-				>
-				<a
-					href="/contact"
-					class="text-primary block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center hover:text-gray-800">Contact</a
-				>
-
-				{#if !authStore?.isAuthenticated}
+				{#if authStore.isLoading}
+					<Skeleton class="mt-2 h-8 w-full rounded" />
+				{:else if !authStore.isAuthenticated}
 					<Button href="/login" class="mt-2 w-full text-center">Login</Button>
-				{:else}
-					<a
-						href="/Account"
-						class="text-primary block rounded px-3 py-2 text-center hover:text-gray-800"
-						>My Account</a
-					>
 				{/if}
 			</div>
 		</div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts b/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts
index 258eebd..cf4b4f0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/stores/auth.svelte.ts
@@ -50,6 +50,11 @@ class AuthStore {
         return this.loading;
     }
 
+    get hasLoaded() {
+        return !this.loading;
+    }
+
+
     private initializeAuth() {
         const storedToken = localStorage.getItem('authToken');
         if (storedToken) {
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte
index a84308c..f1b2e7a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/+page.svelte
@@ -1,14 +1,35 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { Button } from '$lib/components/ui/button';
 	import PortfolioCarousel from '$lib/components/layout/PortfolioCarousel.svelte';
+	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
+	import { Skeleton } from '$lib/components/ui/skeleton';
 </script>
 
 <section class="py-20 text-center">
-	<h1 class="m-2 mb-4 text-4xl font-bold">Welcome to Crussell Nails</h1>
-	<p class="mb-8 text-lg text-gray-600">
-		Professional beauty treatments in a calm and friendly environment.
-	</p>
-	<Button href="/book" class="px-6 py-3 text-lg">Book an Appointment</Button>
+	{#if authStore.isLoading}
+		<!-- Skeleton loading state -->
+		<div class="m-2 mb-4">
+			<Skeleton class="mx-auto h-10 w-80 max-w-full" />
+		</div>
+		<div class="mb-8">
+			<Skeleton class="mx-auto h-6 w-96 max-w-full" />
+		</div>
+		<Skeleton class="mx-auto h-12 w-48" />
+	{:else}
+		<h1 class="m-2 mb-4 text-4xl font-bold">
+			{#if !authStore.isAuthenticated}
+				Welcome to Crussell Nails
+			{:else if authStore.currentUser?.role === 'unverified_email'}
+				Welcome {authStore.currentUser?.firstName}
+			{:else}
+				Welcome back {authStore.currentUser?.firstName}
+			{/if}
+		</h1>
+		<p class="mb-8 text-lg text-gray-600">
+			Professional beauty treatments in a calm and friendly environment.
+		</p>
+		<Button href="/book" class="px-6 py-3 text-lg">Book an Appointment</Button>
+	{/if}
 </section>
 
 <section class="mx-auto max-w-4xl px-6 py-16">
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte
index f5cb72f..3e92c9c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/admin/+page.svelte
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@
 	import { Button } from '$lib/components/ui/button';
 	import * as Card from '$lib/components/ui/card';
 	import { Input } from '$lib/components/ui/input';
-	import { Label } from '$lib/components/ui/label';
-	import { Textarea } from '$lib/components/ui/textarea';
 	import { Separator } from '$lib/components/ui/separator';
 	import * as Modal from '$lib/components/ui/dialog';
 	import * as AlertDialog from '$lib/components/ui/alert-dialog';
@@ -18,19 +16,32 @@
 	import { toast } from 'svelte-sonner';
 	import { Skeleton } from '$lib/components/ui/skeleton';
 
-	const user = authStore.currentUser;
-	if (browser) {
-		if (!user || user.role !== 'admin') {
-			setTimeout(() => {
-				goto('/', { replaceState: true });
-			}, 5000);
-		}
-	}
+	// =============== Auth & Permissions ===============
+	let pageState = $state<'loading' | 'authorized' | 'unauthorized'>('loading');
 
-	// =============== Alert Dialog State ===============
-	let showSaveDefaultHoursAlert = $state(false);
-	let showDeleteExceptionAlert = $state(false);
-	let exceptionToDelete = $state<number | undefined>(undefined);
+	// Check permissions immediately and on auth changes
+	$effect(() => {
+		if (!browser) return;
+
+		if (authStore.isLoading) {
+			pageState = 'loading';
+			return;
+		}
+
+		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) {
+			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+			goto('/login', { replaceState: true });
+			return;
+		}
+
+		if (authStore.currentUser?.role !== 'admin') {
+			pageState = 'unauthorized';
+			goto('/', { replaceState: true });
+			return;
+		}
+
+		pageState = 'authorized';
+	});
 
 	// =============== Image Upload ===============
 	let uploading = $state(false);
@@ -122,13 +133,18 @@
 	}
 
 	async function fetchDefaultHours() {
+		if (pageState !== 'authorized') return;
+
 		defaultHoursIsLoading = true;
 		let error = null;
 
 		try {
 			const response = await fetch('/api/scheduling/default-hours', {
 				method: 'GET',
-				headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
+				headers: {
+					'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+				}
 			});
 
 			if (response.ok) {
@@ -154,7 +170,9 @@
 	}
 
 	$effect(() => {
-		fetchDefaultHours();
+		if (pageState === 'authorized') {
+			fetchDefaultHours();
+		}
 	});
 
 	type ExceptionGroup = {
@@ -205,17 +223,6 @@
 	let defaultHoursDraft = $state<WorkingHourRow[]>([]);
 	let showDefaultHoursModal = $state(false);
 
-	// Mocked load - in a real app, this would fetch from your backend
-	async function loadWorkingHours() {
-		loadingHours = true;
-		// Simulate loading delay
-		await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 500));
-		// Set defaultHours to the initial demo values (in a real app, it would be API data)
-		loadingHours = false;
-	}
-
-	onMount(loadWorkingHours);
-
 	let showExceptionModal = $state(false);
 
 	const dayNames = ['Mon', 'Tue', 'Wed', 'Thu', 'Fri', 'Sat', 'Sun'];
@@ -251,7 +258,7 @@
 				method: 'PUT',
 				headers: {
 					'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-					Authorization: `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem('authToken')}`
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
 				},
 				body: JSON.stringify(payload)
 			});
@@ -488,13 +495,15 @@
 
 	// Fetch services from API
 	async function fetchServices() {
+		if (pageState !== 'authorized') return;
+
 		servicesLoading = true;
 		try {
 			const response = await fetch('/api/admin/services', {
 				method: 'GET',
 				headers: {
 					'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-					Authorization: `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem('authToken')}`
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
 				}
 			});
 
@@ -521,7 +530,7 @@
 			const response = await fetch(`/api/admin/services/${serviceId}/toggle`, {
 				method: 'PUT',
 				headers: {
-					Authorization: `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem('authToken')}`
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
 				}
 			});
 
@@ -553,7 +562,7 @@
 			const response = await fetch(`/api/admin/services/${serviceId}`, {
 				method: 'DELETE',
 				headers: {
-					Authorization: `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem('authToken')}`
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
 				}
 			});
 
@@ -582,11 +591,182 @@
 
 	// Fetch services on component mount
 	$effect(() => {
-		fetchServices();
+		if (pageState === 'authorized') {
+			fetchServices();
+		}
 	});
+
+	// =============== Alert Dialog State ===============
+	let showSaveDefaultHoursAlert = $state(false);
+	let showDeleteExceptionAlert = $state(false);
+	let exceptionToDelete = $state<number | undefined>(undefined);
 </script>
 
-{#if user?.role == 'admin'}
+{#if pageState === 'loading'}
+	<!-- Full page skeleton loading -->
+	<div class="mx-auto max-w-6xl space-y-6 p-6">
+		<!-- Header Skeleton -->
+		<div class="mb-8 flex items-center justify-center text-center">
+			<div class="space-y-2">
+				<Skeleton class="h-8 w-64" />
+				<Skeleton class="h-4 w-96" />
+			</div>
+		</div>
+
+		<!-- Image Upload Card Skeleton -->
+		<Card.Root>
+			<Card.Header>
+				<Skeleton class="h-6 w-32" />
+				<Skeleton class="h-4 w-48" />
+			</Card.Header>
+			<Card.Content class="space-y-4">
+				<Skeleton class="h-32 w-full" />
+				<div class="flex justify-end">
+					<Skeleton class="h-10 w-40" />
+				</div>
+			</Card.Content>
+		</Card.Root>
+
+		<!-- Users & Bookings Grid Skeleton -->
+		<div class="grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 md:grid-cols-2">
+			<!-- Users Card Skeleton -->
+			<Card.Root>
+				<Card.Header>
+					<Skeleton class="h-6 w-20" />
+					<Skeleton class="h-4 w-40" />
+				</Card.Header>
+				<Card.Content class="space-y-4">
+					<div class="flex gap-2">
+						<Skeleton class="h-10 flex-1" />
+						<Skeleton class="h-10 w-20" />
+					</div>
+					<div class="space-y-2">
+						{#each Array(3) as _, i}
+							<Skeleton class="h-16 w-full" />
+						{/each}
+					</div>
+				</Card.Content>
+			</Card.Root>
+
+			<!-- Bookings Card Skeleton -->
+			<Card.Root>
+				<Card.Header>
+					<Skeleton class="h-6 w-24" />
+					<Skeleton class="h-4 w-40" />
+				</Card.Header>
+				<Card.Content class="space-y-4">
+					<div class="flex gap-2">
+						<Skeleton class="h-10 flex-1" />
+						<Skeleton class="h-10 w-20" />
+					</div>
+					<div class="space-y-2">
+						{#each Array(3) as _, i}
+							<Skeleton class="h-16 w-full" />
+						{/each}
+					</div>
+				</Card.Content>
+			</Card.Root>
+		</div>
+
+		<!-- Holiday Hours Card Skeleton -->
+		<Card.Root>
+			<Card.Header>
+				<Skeleton class="h-6 w-32" />
+				<Skeleton class="h-4 w-64" />
+			</Card.Header>
+			<Card.Content class="space-y-4">
+				<div class="flex justify-between">
+					<Skeleton class="h-10 w-32" />
+				</div>
+				<div class="grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 md:grid-cols-2">
+					{#each Array(2) as _, i}
+						<Skeleton class="h-32 w-full" />
+					{/each}
+				</div>
+			</Card.Content>
+		</Card.Root>
+
+		<!-- Working Hours Card Skeleton -->
+		<Card.Root>
+			<Card.Header>
+				<Skeleton class="h-6 w-32" />
+				<Skeleton class="h-4 w-64" />
+			</Card.Header>
+			<Card.Content class="space-y-4">
+				<div class="flex justify-between">
+					<Skeleton class="h-6 w-40" />
+					<Skeleton class="h-10 w-24" />
+				</div>
+				<div class="w-full overflow-x-auto">
+					<table class="w-full table-auto">
+						<thead>
+							<tr class="text-left text-xs text-gray-500">
+								<th class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-12" /></th>
+								<th class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-16" /></th>
+								<th class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-16" /></th>
+								<th class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-16" /></th>
+							</tr>
+						</thead>
+						<tbody>
+							{#each Array(7) as _, i}
+								<tr class="border-t">
+									<td class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-20" /></td>
+									<td class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-12" /></td>
+									<td class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-12" /></td>
+									<td class="py-2"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-12" /></td>
+								</tr>
+							{/each}
+						</tbody>
+					</table>
+				</div>
+			</Card.Content>
+		</Card.Root>
+
+		<!-- Services Management Card Skeleton -->
+		<Card.Root>
+			<Card.Header>
+				<Skeleton class="h-6 w-40" />
+				<Skeleton class="h-4 w-80" />
+			</Card.Header>
+			<Card.Content class="space-y-4">
+				<div class="flex justify-between">
+					<Skeleton class="h-10 w-32" />
+				</div>
+				<div class="hidden w-full overflow-x-auto md:block">
+					<table class="w-full table-auto border-collapse text-sm">
+						<thead>
+							<tr class="border-b text-left text-xs text-gray-500">
+								<th class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-20" /></th>
+								<th class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-32" /></th>
+								<th class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-16" /></th>
+								<th class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-20" /></th>
+								<th class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-16" /></th>
+								<th class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-24" /></th>
+							</tr>
+						</thead>
+						<tbody>
+							{#each Array(3) as _, i}
+								<tr class="border-b">
+									<td class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-32" /></td>
+									<td class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-48" /></td>
+									<td class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-16" /></td>
+									<td class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-20" /></td>
+									<td class="py-3"><Skeleton class="h-4 w-16" /></td>
+									<td class="py-3">
+										<div class="flex justify-center gap-2">
+											<Skeleton class="h-8 w-16" />
+											<Skeleton class="h-8 w-16" />
+										</div>
+									</td>
+								</tr>
+							{/each}
+						</tbody>
+					</table>
+				</div>
+			</Card.Content>
+		</Card.Root>
+	</div>
+{:else if pageState === 'authorized'}
 	<div class="mx-auto max-w-6xl space-y-6 p-6">
 		<div class="mb-4 flex items-center justify-center text-center">
 			<div>
@@ -1279,20 +1459,4 @@
 			</Modal.Content>
 		</Modal.Root>
 	{/if}
-{:else if !user}
-	<div class="mx-auto max-w-6xl space-y-6 p-6">
-		<div class="text-center">
-			<h1 class="text-3xl font-bold">Checking your permissions…</h1>
-		</div>
-	</div>
-{:else}
-	<div class="mx-auto max-w-6xl space-y-6 p-6">
-		<div class="text-center">
-			<h1 class="text-3xl font-bold">403 Forbidden</h1>
-			<p class="text-gray-600">You do not have permission to access this page.</p>
-			<p class="text-gray-600">
-				Redirecting you to the <a href="/">homepage</a> in 5 seconds…
-			</p>
-		</div>
-	</div>
 {/if}
diff --git a/frontend/src/routes/book/+page.svelte b/frontend/src/routes/book/+page.svelte
index 762aa23..a8270e1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/routes/book/+page.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/routes/book/+page.svelte
@@ -7,10 +7,12 @@
 	import { Separator } from '$lib/components/ui/separator/index.js';
 	import Calendar from '$lib/components/ui/calendar/calendar.svelte';
 	import { CalendarDate, getLocalTimeZone, type DateValue } from '@internationalized/date';
+	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
+	import { toast } from 'svelte-sonner';
 
 	// Booking state
 	let currentStep = $state<number>(1);
-	let selectedServices = $state<any[]>([]);
+	let selectedServices = $state<Service[]>([]);
 	let selectedDate = $state<CalendarDate | undefined>(undefined);
 	let selectedTime = $state<string | null>(null);
 	let customerInfo = $state({
@@ -21,65 +23,47 @@
 		specialRequests: ''
 	});
 
-	// Service options
-	const services = [
-		{
-			id: 'manicure',
-			name: 'Classic Manicure',
-			duration: 45,
-			price: 25,
-			description: 'Shape, cuticle care, polish'
-		},
-		{
-			id: 'gel-manicure',
-			name: 'Gel Manicure',
-			duration: 60,
-			price: 35,
-			description: 'Long-lasting gel polish application'
-		},
-		{
-			id: 'pedicure',
-			name: 'Classic Pedicure',
-			duration: 60,
-			price: 30,
-			description: 'Soak, exfoliate, shape, polish'
-		},
-		{
-			id: 'gel-pedicure',
-			name: 'Gel Pedicure',
-			duration: 75,
-			price: 40,
-			description: 'Premium pedicure with gel polish'
-		},
-		{
-			id: 'eyebrow-shape',
-			name: 'Eyebrow Shaping',
-			duration: 30,
-			price: 15,
-			description: 'Wax and tweeze to perfect shape'
-		},
-		{
-			id: 'eyebrow-tint',
-			name: 'Eyebrow Tint & Shape',
-			duration: 45,
-			price: 25,
-			description: 'Shape and tint for definition'
-		},
-		{
-			id: 'leg-wax',
-			name: 'Full Leg Wax',
-			duration: 60,
-			price: 35,
-			description: 'Smooth legs from ankle to hip'
-		},
-		{
-			id: 'bikini-wax',
-			name: 'Bikini Wax',
-			duration: 30,
-			price: 20,
-			description: 'Clean bikini line waxing'
+	// =============== Services Management (User View) ===============
+	type Service = {
+		id: string;
+		name: string;
+		description: string;
+		price: number;
+		duration_minutes: number;
+		patch_test_duration_hours: number;
+		minimum_age_required: number;
+	};
+
+	let services = $state<Service[]>([]);
+	let servicesLoading = $state(true);
+
+	// Fetch active services for standard users
+	async function fetchServices() {
+		servicesLoading = true;
+		try {
+			const response = await fetch('/api/services', {
+				method: 'GET',
+				headers: {
+					'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+					// Optional: If your user endpoint requires auth
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+				}
+			});
+
+			if (response.ok) {
+				const data: Service[] = await response.json();
+				services = data;
+			} else {
+				console.error('Failed to fetch services:', response.status);
+				toast.error('Failed to load services');
+			}
+		} catch (err) {
+			console.error('Error fetching services:', err);
+			toast.error('Network error loading services');
+		} finally {
+			servicesLoading = false;
 		}
-	];
+	}
 
 	// Working hours and available hours state
 	let workingHours = $state<Record<
@@ -127,6 +111,7 @@
 		if (!workingHoursCache.has(monthKey) || !availableHoursCache.has(monthKey)) {
 			fetchHoursForMonth(placeholder);
 		}
+		fetchServices();
 	});
 
 	// Fetch both working hours and available hours for a given month
@@ -528,11 +513,14 @@
 	}
 
 	function getTotalDuration() {
-		return selectedServices.reduce((total, service) => total + service.duration, 0);
+		return selectedServices.reduce(
+			(total, service: Service) => total + service.duration_minutes,
+			0
+		);
 	}
 
 	function getTotalPrice() {
-		return selectedServices.reduce((total, service) => total + service.price, 0);
+		return selectedServices.reduce((total, service: Service) => total + service.price, 0);
 	}
 
 	function toggleService(service: any) {
@@ -738,47 +726,53 @@
 				<Card.Description>Select one or more treatments for your appointment</Card.Description>
 			</Card.Header>
 			<Card.Content class="space-y-4">
-				<div class="grid gap-4 md:grid-cols-2">
-					{#each services as service}
-						<button
-							type="button"
-							class="focus:ring-primary cursor-pointer rounded-lg p-4 text-left shadow-sm transition-colors hover:bg-fuchsia-50 {isServiceSelected(
-								service
-							)
-								? 'bg-fuchsia-200'
-								: 'border-ring'}"
-							onclick={() => toggleService(service)}
-						>
-							<div class="flex items-start justify-between">
-								<div class="flex-1">
-									<h3 class="font-semibold">{service.name}</h3>
-									<p class="text-sm text-gray-600">{service.description}</p>
-									<div class="mt-2 flex items-center space-x-4 text-sm text-gray-500">
-										<span>{service.duration} mins</span>
-										<span>£{service.price}</span>
+				<div class="grid w-full grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+					{#if servicesLoading}
+						<p>Loading services...</p>
+					{:else if services.length === 0}
+						<p>No services available at the moment.</p>
+					{:else}
+						{#each services as service}
+							<button
+								type="button"
+								class="focus:ring-primary cursor-pointer rounded-lg p-4 text-left shadow-sm transition-colors hover:bg-fuchsia-50 {isServiceSelected(
+									service
+								)
+									? 'bg-fuchsia-200'
+									: 'border-ring'}"
+								onclick={() => toggleService(service)}
+							>
+								<div class="flex items-start justify-between">
+									<div class="flex-1">
+										<h3 class="font-semibold">{service.name}</h3>
+										<p class="text-sm text-gray-600">{service.description}</p>
+										<div class="mt-2 flex items-center space-x-4 text-sm text-gray-500">
+											<span>{service.duration_minutes} mins</span>
+											<span>£{service.price}</span>
+										</div>
+									</div>
+									<div
+										class="ml-3 flex h-5 w-5 items-center justify-center rounded border-2 {isServiceSelected(
+											service
+										)
+											? 'border-primary bg-primary'
+											: 'border-gray-300'}"
+										aria-hidden="true"
+									>
+										{#if isServiceSelected(service)}
+											<svg class="h-3 w-3 text-white" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
+												<path
+													fill-rule="evenodd"
+													d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z"
+													clip-rule="evenodd"
+												></path>
+											</svg>
+										{/if}
 									</div>
 								</div>
-								<div
-									class="ml-3 flex h-5 w-5 items-center justify-center rounded border-2 {isServiceSelected(
-										service
-									)
-										? 'border-primary bg-primary'
-										: 'border-gray-300'}"
-									aria-hidden="true"
-								>
-									{#if isServiceSelected(service)}
-										<svg class="h-3 w-3 text-white" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 20 20">
-											<path
-												fill-rule="evenodd"
-												d="M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z"
-												clip-rule="evenodd"
-											></path>
-										</svg>
-									{/if}
-								</div>
-							</div>
-						</button>
-					{/each}
+							</button>
+						{/each}
+					{/if}
 				</div>
 
 				{#if selectedServices.length > 0}
@@ -788,7 +782,7 @@
 							{#each selectedServices as service}
 								<div class="flex justify-between text-sm">
 									<span>{service.name}</span>
-									<span>{service.duration} mins • £{service.price}</span>
+									<span>{service.duration_minutes} mins • £{service.price}</span>
 								</div>
 							{/each}
 							<Separator class="my-2" />