How to organize a salon staff calendar
A good salon calendar is not just a list of dates and times. It shows the real workload of the team.
Start with workers, not only services
In a salon, time belongs to the specialist. The same service may need different planning depending on who performs it.
Set working days, hours, and service categories for each worker before filling the calendar.
Every service needs a duration
Without service duration, the front desk has to guess the next available time manually.
Haircuts, coloring, manicures, and facial care all take different blocks of time. Accurate duration reduces overlap.
Late arrivals and no-shows are part of operations
Every salon has late arrivals or missed visits. Managers need to see not only scheduled appointments, but also statuses.
Statuses show where time is lost and when SMS reminders are worth using.
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