Appointment Confirmation: Confirmed Clients Show Up
Proper confirmations cut no-shows by 40%. Here's how to automate them for every booking.
Why Confirmations Matter
No-shows cost salons thousands per year. But most no-shows aren't malicious — people simply forget. Good confirmations solve this.
Confirmation Impact
The Perfect Confirmation Sequence
Immediate confirmation with all details. Include calendar invite link.
"Your appointment is in 2 days! Reply C to confirm or R to reschedule."
"See you tomorrow at 2pm! Here's our address and parking info."
For high-value or frequently-no-show clients: "Just a quick reminder!"
What to Include in Confirmations
Essential Info
- ✓ Date and time
- ✓ Service booked
- ✓ Stylist/technician name
- ✓ Salon name and address
- ✓ Expected duration
- ✓ Price (optional)
Helpful Extras
- ✓ Parking instructions
- ✓ Prep instructions (if applicable)
- ✓ Cancellation policy
- ✓ Add to calendar link
- ✓ Reschedule link
- ✓ Confirmation request
Confirmation Message Examples
Initial Booking Confirmation
Hey Sarah! 💇♀️
Your appointment is confirmed:
📅 Saturday, Dec 14 at 2:00 PM
✂️ Balayage with Jessica
📍 123 Main St, Suite 100
⏱️ About 2.5 hours
Add to your calendar: [link]
Need to reschedule? Reply here or call 555-1234.
48-Hour Reminder
Hi Sarah! Quick reminder — your balayage appointment with Jessica is in 2 days (Sat at 2pm).
Reply C to confirm or R if you need to reschedule.
24-Hour Reminder
See you tomorrow at 2pm, Sarah! 🎉
📍 123 Main St (free parking in back)
Tip: Come with clean, dry hair for best results.
Confirmation Channels
SMS
Best practice: Confirm via email, remind via SMS/WhatsApp.
Two-Way Confirmation
Smart confirmations aren't just broadcasts — they're conversations:
Interactive Confirmation Flow
When clients can easily reschedule, they do — instead of just not showing up.
ROI of Smart Confirmations
Monthly Impact
Confirmation Best Practices
Related Topics
Frequently Asked Questions
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