{"id":5163,"date":"2025-10-03T10:11:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/?p=5163"},"modified":"2026-01-16T21:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:02:29","slug":"how-do-you-keep-your-chair-filled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/salon\/blog\/how-do-you-keep-your-chair-filled\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Keep Your Chair Filled?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How Do You Keep Your Chair Filled?<\/h1>\n\n\n

Take the quiz to learn your texting style and how you can boost salon success with text marketing \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Your 2:00 just canceled. What\u2019s your move?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> Post a story and hope someone DMs \ud83d\ude4f
B.<\/strong> Text your \u201cquick fill\u201d list: \u201c2pm just opened\u2014gloss add-on $25. Reply YES.\u201d<\/em> \ud83d\udcf2
C.<\/strong> Enjoy a surprise break \ud83d\udc85<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. How do you handle reminders and no-shows?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> Sticky notes, vibes, and crossed fingers \ud83e\udd1e
B.<\/strong> Automated SMS reminders with \u201cRESCHEDULE\u201d quick-reply \u2699\ufe0f
C.<\/strong> Night-before phone calls (when I remember)<\/em> \ud83d\udcde<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. You’re launching a new service. How do you spread the word?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.<\/strong> A cute flyer at the front desk \ud83e\udef6
B.<\/strong> Targeted text to color clients who haven\u2019t added a treatment in 90 days \ud83c\udfaf
C.<\/strong> One IG post and done \ud83d\udc81\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mostly As <\/strong>

You’re on the right track but your chair (and wallet) could be fuller with some smart automations. 

Next steps:<\/strong> 

\ud83d\udc49 Turn on text reminders to cut no-shows. 
\ud83d\udc49 Build a \u201cquick fill\u201d SMS list for last-minute gaps. 
\ud83d\udc49 Send 1 targeted text per week, e.g. \u201cAdd gloss for $25 – 15 mins extra\u201d<\/em>. 

Outcome:<\/strong>

Fewer gaps, more add-ons, zero extra phone time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mostly Bs <\/strong>

You\u2019re already using texts like a pro. Dial it up a notch for your most successful season yet.

Level up:<\/strong> 

\ud83d\ude80 Increase your text plan to avoid overage fees.
\ud83d\ude80 Reduce back-and-forth with two-way quick replies.
\ud83d\ude80 Segment by service history (color clients \u2192 gloss upsell; gel \u2192 nail art). 

Outcome: <\/strong>

Higher attach rate, faster confirmations, happier clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mostly Cs <\/strong>

You’re an eternal optimist but calls and one-off posts mean you’re missing out on easy wins.

Start simple:<\/strong> 

\u2728 Auto-reminders via SMS (goodbye no-shows!). 
\u2728 A monthly \u201cwin-back\u201d text for inactive clients (3+ months).
\u2728 Set up a quick \u201cgap filler\u201d text to send out whenever cancellations pop up.

Outcome:<\/strong>

More bookings, less effort. Keep the zen, lose the empty slots.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Text marketing is the key to reducing no-shows, increasing rebookings, and driving profits. It’s even easier with our copy and paste SMS templates!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turn your texts into fully booked chairs.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Talk to Sales today for a customized plan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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