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AI receptionist for salons

An AI receptionist for salons that books the right service, stylist and time

Salon booking is tricky: a full highlight isn't a trim, and every stylist has their own book. Emily answers every call, books the right service for the right length of time with the right stylist, and takes after-hours calls when clients are finally free to book.

What Emily does for salons

  • Books cuts, color, highlights, blowouts, treatments and packages.
  • Uses the correct service duration and processing time for each booking.
  • Books with a specific stylist or the best available match.
  • Answers pricing, consultation and patch test questions you approve.

The phone problem for salons

Every unanswered call is a customer deciding whether to wait for a callback or call someone else. Most call someone else. An AI receptionist removes that moment entirely.

What an AI receptionist handles for salons

Example call

Here's how a typical call sounds. Every conversation follows your services, pricing and rules.

CallerI'd like to book a full balayage with Jenna.

EmilyLovely. Is this your first color service with us, or have you seen Jenna before?

CallerFirst time.

EmilyFor new color clients Jenna starts with a quick consultation. She has a three-hour opening Saturday at 10 AM that covers both. Should I book it?

Your book fills with correctly timed services, and new clients get the consultation or patch test your policy requires.

How it works for your business

  1. Strategy call: we map your call types, services, booking rules and escalation rules.
  2. Build and training: we train Emily on your business and connect Google Calendar, Cal.com, Calendly, GoHighLevel and the booking tools salons already use.
  3. Testing: you test real scenarios and approve before launch.
  4. Launch: calls forward from your existing number full-time, after hours or as overflow, and we keep tuning.

Read the full setup process.

AI receptionist pricing for salons

Plans start at $797 per location per month with 750 minutes included. Growth is $1,497 per month with 2,000 minutes, warm transfers and SMS follow-up for callers who didn't book. Both include a one-time setup fee for your custom build. See full pricing and ROI math, or estimate what missed calls cost you with the missed-call calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Can the AI book the right service length?

Yes. Emily uses your service menu with durations and processing times, so appointments don't overlap.

Can it take deposits?

Emily can explain your deposit policy and send the payment link your booking system provides.

Does it work for spas and nail salons?

Yes. Any appointment-based beauty business can use the same approach.

Will it upsell services?

If you want it to, Emily can suggest add-ons you choose, like a gloss or treatment with color.

Hear Emily answer a call for your business.

Book a free 20-minute strategy call. We'll map how your calls flow today, show you what Emily would say to your customers, and give you a clear quote. Or tap Emily's photo in the corner to talk to her right now.

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