Get Your Salon Christmas Ready with Ovatu’s All-in-One Booking App

The Christmas season is a hectic yet exciting time for salons, with appointments filling up quickly. To stay organised and reduce no-shows, preparation is key. With Ovatu’s powerful booking features, you can keep your salon running smoothly and make the most of the holiday rush. Here’s how to set up for a successful season!

1. Lock in Appointments with Deposits and Secure Payments 💳

Keeping your schedule full during the holiday rush is key, and no-shows can disrupt your plans. Ovatu makes it easy to secure bookings with deposits and secure payments that keep clients committed. 

• Request Deposits Upfront: Require a deposit when clients book, so you know they’re serious about their appointment. This guarantees their spot and protects your time.
• Secure Payment Options: Use Ovatu’s reliable payment platform to store card details, manage deposits, and reduce no-shows seamlessly.

With Ovatu’s secure payment tools, you can maintain a full schedule and enjoy a stress-free holiday season.

2. Keep Your Calendar Full with our Waitlist Feature 📅

Cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, especially during the holidays. But with Ovatu’s waitlist feature, you can make sure every slot is filled.

• Fill Openings Instantly: Clients can easily join your waitlist, and when a time slot opens, they’ll be notified right away. This keeps your calendar full and ensures you’re making the most of every appointment opportunity.
• Maximise Productivity: Minimise downtime and make sure you’re maximising your profits during the busiest time of the year.

Ovatu’s waitlist feature ensures that you never miss a chance to keep your salon thriving, even in the midst of holiday chaos.

3. Streamline Appointments with Digital Consultation Forms 📝

Communication is key during the holiday season, and Ovatu’s digital forms help you stay organised while keeping clients happy. Use digital forms to collect crucial information before appointments and make sure you’re fully prepared.

• Gather Details Early: Send out forms ahead of time to learn about your clients’ needs, preferences, and special requests. This sets the stage for a smooth and personalised service.
• Professional Documentation: Use forms during appointments for client sign-offs, consent, or aftercare instructions, adding a layer of professionalism to your service.

Digital forms not only save time but also enhance the client experience, making your salon look polished and professional.

4. Reduce No-Shows with Automated SMS Reminders 📲

During the holiday rush, keeping your clients on track with their appointments is more important than ever. Ovatu’s automated SMS reminders make sure your clients never forget their bookings, even during the busiest time of year.

• Encourage Early Bookings: Schedule SMS reminders to go out well in advance, encouraging clients to book their holiday appointments early. This helps them secure their preferred time slots before they’re all taken.
• Customisable Reminders: Tailor your reminder messages based on the client’s service, time of day, or how far out the appointment is. Whether it’s a friendly nudge for a hair appointment or a reminder about a festive manicure, it’s all easily customizable.
• Post-Appointment Follow-Ups: Use automated messages to thank clients after their visit, wish them happy holidays, or encourage them to leave a review. These small touches help build client loyalty and boost your salon’s online presence.

With Ovatu’s automated SMS reminders, you can reduce no-shows, improve client communication, and keep your salon running smoothly during the holiday hustle.

5. Simplify the Holiday Season with Ovatu’s Salon Software 🎄

Preparation is the key to success, and Ovatu’s all-in-one salon software has the tools you need to manage it all. From automated reminders to secure payments and digital forms, Ovatu keeps your salon organised and stress-free during the busiest time of the year.