Online booking software for hair salons
tilkbook lets salon owners take bookings 24/7, reduce no-shows with automated reminders, and keep every stylist's calendar in sync. Built for the way salons actually work — service variations per stylist, deposits, and double-booking protection.
Why hair salons owners switch to tilkbook
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No-shows kill chair revenue
Hair appointments are long, so a single no-show empties an hour of the day. Reminder SMS plus deposit-on-booking is the proven fix.
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DM bookings get lost
Instagram DMs and texts pile up between cuts. A booking link sends clients to a real schedule that respects each stylist's hours.
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Each stylist has different services and prices
A senior stylist's balayage is a different length and price from a junior's. Booking software has to handle per-stylist menus, not one flat list.
What features matter for hair salons?
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Per-stylist menus
Each stylist sets their own services, durations, and prices. Clients pick the stylist first, then see only that stylist's options.
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SMS + email reminders
Automatic 24h and 2h reminders cut no-shows by 30-50% in industry benchmarks. Custom message templates per service.
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Deposits and cancellation policy
Charge a deposit on booking, enforce a cancellation window, and convert no-shows into recovered revenue.
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Frequently asked questions
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How long does setup take for a salon?
- Most single-location salons are live in under 30 minutes: import services, invite stylists, paste the booking link into your Instagram bio. Multi-location salons take a bit longer because of staff permissions.
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Can each stylist have their own hours?
- Yes. Every stylist sets their own working hours, breaks, and time-off requests. Clients only see slots when that stylist is actually available.
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Does tilkbook handle deposits and no-shows?
- Yes. Connect Stripe or Square and require a deposit on booking. Cancellation windows and no-show fees are configurable per service.