Holiday checklist for barbers: keep it sharp and hassle-free this season

The holiday season is here - non-stop bookings, packed chairs, and the usual last-minute chaos. Sound familiar?

Don’t panic. Here’s a quick checklist to help you stay organised, keep your clients happy, and crush the holiday rush. Let’s go!

Step 1. Start with Your Booking Links and Make Them Accessible

If clients can’t find you, they can’t book you, it’s that simple. Here’s how to make sure they can lock in their appointments:

Google Business Profile
Make sure it’s updated with a “Book Now” button. It’s not just handy - it puts you ahead of the competition in search rankings
Social Media Links
Stick an easy-to-click booking link in your bio. If you’re using a Barberly website, it even directs clients to the right app store automatically
Personalised Booking Links
Give each team member their custom link for clients' bookings. Short, clear, and gets clients straight to their favourite barber
QR Codes
Pop a QR code on your shop window or flyers. Let passersby book a seat while they’re still admiring your work from the sidewalk
Promote Your Mobile App
Your Barberly app is your retention powerhouse. It can boost client loyalty by up to 70% and build a tight-knit community around your brand. Make sure your clients know it’s there and encourage every visitor to download it

Step 2. Add Some Holiday Flavor

Clients love a good festive vibe. Get your app and shop in the holiday spirit:

Decorate Your App
Spruce it up with festive backgrounds, logos, and colours. Barberly has ready-to-use options, or you can upload your own
Seasonal Services
Offer limited-time holiday packages or services and pair them with festive descriptions. Bonus points for moody, attention-grabbing photos
Navigation Made Easy
Integrate Google Maps on your app’s location page so clients can find your shop door in one click. Add parking info and other details to save them time

Step 3. Use Barberly Features Like a Pro

Barberly is packed with tools to help you manage your shop efficiently during peak times. Here’s how to make the most of them:

Use Gap Controls to fit in extra clients and avoid wasting time
Set Price Rules for high-demand days, extended hours, or premium services offered by senior barbers
Enable Waitlists to fill last-minute cancellations instantly, keeping your chairs full
Send Campaigns to let your clients know about festive offers and last-minute slots. Push notifications, SMS, or emails
Prepayments and Deposits to secure your bookings and reduce no-shows
Activate Next Visit Prompts to automatically remind clients who’ve gone MIA to come back, sometimes all they need is a nudge
Start a Built-In Shop to sell products, gift sets, or even tickets to holiday events. It’s an easy win for extra revenue

We’re Ready for the Rush, Too

At Barberly, we ensure your tools work reliably and securely up to Swiss standards. Zero downtime, fraud prevention, advanced safeguards, like IP and country restrictions or blacklist problem clients to keep your operations secure

Use this checklist and lean on Barberly’s features so this season can be your best yet.

Got questions? Need help setting something up? We’re just a message away

Here’s to a fully booked, stress-free holiday season! 🎄💈