Barbershop scheduling software
Keep your chairs full and your schedule sharp. Acuity makes it easy for clients to book online 24/7, so you can focus on the cut — not the calendar.
No credit card required
Why barbers need professional scheduling software
A busy barbershop is a good problem to have. But managing it with a paper book, a string of texts, and memory alone creates friction. Missed calls turn into missed appointments, walk-ins stack up when chairs are already booked, and too much mental energy goes toward logistics.
Barbershop scheduling software simplifies your operations. Clients book their own appointments when it's convenient for them. Reminders go out automatically. Payments are handled before anyone sits down. And you get to spend your time doing what drives your business—delivering a great cut and building a loyal clientele.
Automated scheduling for barbershops
Appointment booking
Custom online booking that feels as fresh as your barbershop
Your booking experience should reflect the professionalism and style of your barbershop. With Acuity, clients can book a haircut from your website, Instagram bio, or a direct link you share at any time. There’s no need to call or wait for a reply.
Your booking page carries your brand: logo, colors, and service menu. Each staff member can have their own calendar so clients book directly with the barber or stylist they prefer. The experience feels native to your shop, not like a separate tool added on.
Branded booking page with your shop's logo and colors
Individual calendars per barber, or one shared shop calendar
Embed the scheduler on your website or share a link from social media
Clients self-book around the clock
Works on any device, desktop or mobile
No-show prevention
Reduce no-shows and protect your time
An empty chair is lost income, and there's nothing more frustrating than holding a slot for someone who doesn't show. Acuity's automated reminders ensure clients are on time for their appointments. Confirmation emails go out the moment they book. Reminders land the day before, or at the interval you choose.
For clients who cancel last minute, requiring a deposit or a card on file at booking changes the dynamic. Set your cancellation policy in Acuity, and it applies to all bookings without extra tracking or awkward conversations.
Automated email and SMS reminders
Require deposits or credit card holds to secure the booking
Cancellation policies enforced automatically
Clients can reschedule themselves within your rules
SMS reminders available on Standard plan and higher
Payments & deposits
Payments, packages, and gift cards keep cash flowing
Clients can pay at booking, in person, or anywhere in between. Acuity works however you want to run checkout. Accept credit cards, tap-to-pay, or mobile payment links through Stripe, Square, or PayPal. For in-person payments, Square card readers and tap-to-pay keep transactions quick and professional.
Want to reward your regulars and lock in future revenue? Sell packages, like five cuts for the price of four, or offer gift certificates that bring new clients through the door. Transactions sync with appointments automatically to keep records organized.
Accept prepayment at booking or charge in person at checkout
Tap-to-pay and contactless card readers via Square
Sell appointment packages and multi-visit bundles
Gift certificates for purchase online
Tip prompts built in
Automatic receipts sent to clients
Customization
Client profiles that remember the details so you don't have to
A great barber remembers their clients. Acuity makes that easier. Every client has a profile that holds their appointment history, past service notes, and intake form details. Capture style preferences, guard number, and scalp or skin considerations before they arrive.
When someone sits down, you're already up to speed. That consistency helps turn a first-time client into a regular.
Client profiles with full visit history and notes
Custom intake forms to capture style preferences and service details
Access information from your phone before appointments
Search clients by name, email, or phone number
Notes field to log details from each visit
Mobile app
Manage your shop from anywhere
Mid-fade isn’t the time to check DMs. Acuity's mobile app keeps your schedule in your pocket. Check the day's lineup, add or adjust appointments, and get instant notifications when clients book or cancel.
If you have multiple barbers, each can manage their own calendar through the app. The whole shop stays in sync without anyone relying on a shared device or a paper book.
iOS and Android app included on all plans
Real-time push notifications for new bookings and cancellations
Each barber manages their own calendar and availability
Sync with Google Calendar or iCal
Full schedule visibility even when you're away from the shop
Built for barbershops like yours
Traditional barbershops
Solo barbers
Barber schools
Mobile barbers
Grooming studios
Multi-chair shops
How Acuity helps barbershops grow.
More bookings, less back-and-forth.
Clients book online 24/7, so your chair fills even while you're working, sleeping, or off the clock.
Fewer no-shows.
Deposits and automated reminders keep clients committed. Empty slots become rare.
Clients who keep coming back.
Packages, loyalty discounts, and personalized experiences lead to routine business.
A business you run from your phone.
Schedule, team, and payments from one app, wherever you are.
What our customers are saying
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"Most of us are busy and we just need a little reminder at times. The email and text reminders have helped make my no-calls/no-shows nonexistent."
Ambria Little, A Little Gelly
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"Acuity has been a game changer for us. The automatic reminders have seriously reduced missed meetings."
Sheri Radler, R Accounting Group
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"The parents [My clients] rely a great deal on those email reminders and the information embedded in them."
Angie Marino, Writing Wonders
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Keeping businesses and their clients on time.
Scheduling software trusted by hundreds of thousands of businesses — from solo practitioners to global teams.
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FAQs
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The best barbershop software covers the essentials without overcomplicating things: online booking, automated reminders, payment processing, and client management. Acuity Scheduling delivers all of that in one intuitive platform, and it integrates directly with your existing website and brand, so it feels like a natural extension of your shop rather than a separate tool.
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With Acuity, you set up your services and availability, then share your booking link or embed your scheduler on your website. Clients pick their barber, choose a service, and book their time. You get notified instantly, and the appointment shows up on your calendar automatically.
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Acuity offers a full 7-day free trial with no credit card required, so you can explore every feature before committing to a plan.
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Without scheduling software, managing appointments means answering calls and texts all day, manually tracking bookings, and hoping clients remember to show up. Scheduling software automates all of that, reduces no-shows, and frees time for cutting hair.
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Yes. Each barber can have their own calendar with their own availability and services. Clients can book with a specific barber directly, and each team member only sees what's relevant to them.
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Absolutely. Acuity gives you a standalone booking page that you can share directly as a link—in your Instagram bio, on Google Business Profile, or anywhere else clients find you. You don’t need a website to get started.
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Yes. Your Acuity booking link can be added to your Instagram bio, Facebook page, or any other social profile. Clients tap the link and book directly from there, without needing to call or message you.
Ready to take control of your schedule?
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