Neutral request
Ask for feedback in the same way for each client. Avoid "happy with your hair?" or "leave us a 5-star review" wording.
SMS appointment reminders for UK hair salons
Etisia adds text reminders, cancellation links and optional feedback requests to your Google Calendar diary, helping salon teams reduce forgotten bookings without changing their existing workflow.
No credit card needed. Free SMS included.
SMS Reminders, Optional feedback request, Easy Cancellation
Google Calendar
TODAY
7
TOMORROW
8
09:00
Lisa Jones (SMS sent ✅)
10:00
Eva Davies (SMS sent ✅)
11:00
12:00
Jane Smith (SMS sent ✅)
13:00
14:00
Anna Wright (SMS ready ✅)
Click
15:00
16:00
07911 234567 (SMS sent ✅)
14:02
OI
Oak & Ivy SalonToday, 14:02
UK salon reminder wording should stay short, clear and discreet
Keep appointment reminders practical. A salon SMS does not need to list the service, colour formula, allergy notes or anything else that could feel private on a lock screen. Business name, date, time and a cancellation link are usually enough.
Be transparent with client mobile numbers. Appointment reminders are practical service messages, but salons should still explain how mobile numbers are used for appointment communication and respect opt-outs.
Treat reviews and offers more carefully. Follow-up messages should stay neutral and voluntary. Promotional texts, offers and review requests can raise different consent and privacy questions from a simple appointment reminder.
How Etisia works with your salon diary
Etisia does not replace your salon booking software or the way your team already manages appointments. It adds automatic SMS communication to Google Calendar, so reminders, cancellation links and optional review requests can run quietly in the background.
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Connect Google Calendar
Link the calendar your salon already uses for appointments. Solo stylists can use one calendar; teams can connect calendars for different stylists, rooms, chairs or branches depending on the plan.
- 02
Add client mobile numbers
Etisia uses the mobile number linked to the calendar event or contact record. Your team can keep booking by phone, online form, salon software or direct message, as long as the appointment reaches Google Calendar with the right contact details.
- 03
Choose your reminder timing
Set when reminders should be sent, such as 48 hours before longer appointments and 24 hours before standard bookings. Keep the wording neutral and avoid private service details.
- 04
Include a cancellation link
Add a link so clients can cancel or request a change without calling the salon. Your team can then see the update and decide whether to refill the space.
- 05
Send optional review or feedback requests
After an appointment, Etisia can send a short, neutral message asking for feedback or linking to a review page. Keep this voluntary, do not offer incentives, and respect opt-outs.
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Review delivery and adjust templates
Check delivery logs, refine timings and keep templates consistent across stylists or branches. The aim is to reduce manual chasing without making the client experience feel automated or pushy.
See SMS reminders from Google Calendar
UK SMS templates for hair salon appointment reminders
Keep salon SMS messages short, clear and discreet. The client only needs to know where and when the appointment is, plus how to cancel or change it. Avoid including hair service details, colour notes, allergy information or anything private.
1. Standard reminder
Standard reminder
Reminder: you have an appointment at {BusinessName} on {Date} at {Time}. To cancel or change it: {Link}
2. Day-before reminder
Day before
Your appointment at {BusinessName} is tomorrow at {Time}. Please use this link if you need to cancel or change it: {Link}
3. Same-day reminder
Same day
{BusinessName}: your appointment is today at {Time}. We look forward to seeing you.
4. Longer booking reminder
Longer booking
You have an appointment at {BusinessName} on {Date} at {Time}. Please let us know as early as possible if you need to change it: {Link}
5. Booking confirmation
Confirmation
{BusinessName}: your appointment is booked for {Date} at {Time}. Manage or cancel here: {Link}
6. Cancellation link message
Cancellation link
Can't make your appointment at {BusinessName} on {Date} at {Time}? Please let us know here so we can update the diary: {Link}
7. Neutral review request
Optional review request
Thank you for visiting {BusinessName}. You can leave feedback here if you wish: {ReviewLink}
8. Private feedback option
Private feedback
{BusinessName}: thanks for your visit. Tell us how it went here if you'd like: {Link}
14:02
OI
Oak & Ivy SalonToday, 14:02SMS Message
Reminder: you have an appointment at {BusinessName} on {Date} at {Time}. To cancel or change it: {Link}
Delivered
Sent Standard reminder
Estimate the impact of missed salon bookings
Your average appointment
~3 no-shows per week
That's
£0
walking out your door every year.
Per month
£0
Per week
£0
Wasted hours/year
0 hrs
Etisia brings them back.
SMS reminders recover up to 90% of no-shows.
Annual savings
£0
Appointments recovered
0
Hours saved
0 hrs
No credit card required · 3-day free trial · Free SMS included
Ask for salon reviews without making clients feel pressured
A short follow-up message can make it easier for clients to leave feedback after a visit, but the wording should stay neutral. Etisia can send an optional review or feedback request after an appointment, without asking only happy clients, suggesting what to write, offering incentives or asking for a specific star rating. Some salons may prefer to collect private feedback first, especially where they want to resolve concerns before linking to public review platforms. Google prohibits incentives for reviews and does not allow merchants to selectively solicit positive reviews or pressure users. Google Help
Private feedback first
Some salons may want a private feedback link before a public review link, so clients can raise concerns directly with the team.
No incentives
Do not offer discounts, gifts, loyalty points or freebies in exchange for reviews. Keep the request voluntary.
Review requests should be neutral, voluntary and not selective. Avoid incentives, pressure or requests for specific review content.
Simple plans for small and midsize service businesses that don't want another complicated booking system
Google Calendar remains the diary your team works from. Etisia adds SMS reminders, cancellation links and optional feedback requests around that workflow.
Save 16%
Starter
£19/month
ex VAT where applicable.
For solo operators who want reminder coverage fast, without rebuilding how appointments get booked.
- 100 SMS messages per month
- 1 Google Calendar
- Automatic + instant SMS on new bookings
- Instant confirmation SMS for new appointments
- 24/7 Monitoring
- One-tap cancel links + instant alerts
- 25+ templates with custom fields
- Import contacts from iOS, Android & vCard
- Full delivery logs & tracking
No credit card needed. Free SMS included.
Pro
RecommendedTry free for 3 days — extra SMS on us
£33/month
ex VAT where applicable.
For busy businesses that want reminders and review requests included in one Google Calendar-first flow.
- 250 SMS messages per month
- 3 Google Calendars
- Automatic + instant SMS on new bookings
- Instant confirmation SMS for new appointments
- 24/7 Monitoring
- One-tap cancel links + instant alerts
- Custom Alphanumeric Request
- 25+ templates with custom fields
- Import contacts from iOS, Android & vCard
- Full delivery logs & tracking
- Neutral feedback or review requests where enabled
No credit card needed. Free SMS included.
Team
From£125/month
ex VAT where applicable.
For salon teams that need more calendars, staff accounts, shared SMS quota and priority support.
- Custom monthly SMS volume
- Unlimited Google Calendars
- 24/7 Monitoring
- One-tap cancel links + instant alerts
- Custom Alphanumeric Request
- Neutral feedback or review requests where enabled
- Multiple Google accounts if needed
- Setup help
- Priority support — we've got your back
No credit card needed. Free SMS included.
Frequently asked questions
The practical details before you try Etisia.
Can a UK hair salon send SMS appointment reminders?
Yes, SMS appointment reminders can be used responsibly, but the salon still needs to handle mobile numbers and appointment data properly. UK data protection law requires personal information to be used fairly, lawfully, transparently and securely. GOV.UK The salon should identify an appropriate lawful basis, document it and explain the use of appointment reminders in its privacy information. ICO guidance
Do clients need to consent to appointment reminder texts?
Not every service reminder is the same as marketing, so consent is not always the only possible lawful basis under UK GDPR. The important point is that the salon should choose and document an appropriate lawful basis, be transparent with clients, and avoid using contact details in ways clients would not reasonably expect. For promotional texts, offers or marketing-style messages, PECR rules are stricter. ICO PECR guidance
What should a salon avoid putting in an SMS reminder?
Keep reminders neutral. Avoid service details such as colour work, treatment notes, scalp concerns, allergy information, patch-test results, personal circumstances or anything that could embarrass the client if someone else sees their phone. If a salon stores health-related details, those may need extra care because the ICO treats health data as special category data. ICO special category data guidance
Do PECR rules apply to review requests or promotional texts?
PECR has specific rules for marketing by text and other electronic messages. The ICO says marketing texts to individuals generally require consent unless the limited soft opt-in applies, and messages must identify the sender and provide an opt-out route. A simple appointment reminder is different from a promotional offer, but review requests, offers, discounts and come-back campaigns should be treated more carefully. ICO electronic mail marketing guidance
When should hair salons send appointment reminders?
A practical starting point is 24 hours before standard appointments and 48 hours before longer bookings, with a same-day reminder only where it genuinely helps. Avoid over-messaging. For colour-heavy salons, an earlier reminder gives clients more time to cancel or change a longer slot before the diary becomes difficult to rearrange.
How do cancellation links help a salon team?
Cancellation links reduce the need for clients to phone during busy salon hours. If a client cannot attend, they can use the link and the team can update the diary sooner. That can help reception offer the space to another client, contact a waiting list or adjust a stylist's day.
Does Etisia replace salon booking software?
No. Etisia is not a full salon management system, payment system, rota tool or stock system. It adds automated SMS appointment reminders, cancellation links and optional review requests to Google Calendar. Your salon can keep its existing booking process if appointments appear in Google Calendar with the right contact details.
Can Etisia work for several stylists or branches?
Yes, where the plan supports multiple calendars. A salon can use separate Google Calendars for stylists, chairs, rooms or branches. Keep internal notes private and avoid putting sensitive client details into event titles or SMS templates.
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If your salon wants to
Send appointment reminders from the Google Calendar diary your team already uses
Ask for neutral feedback with optional, voluntary review or private feedback links
Make cancellations easier with clear links that help reception update the diary sooner
Start sending salon reminders
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