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Hairdressers · Preston, LancashireBooking system for hairdressers in Preston
Colour, cuts and treatments all take different times, and a hairdresser’s diary only works if each one is booked for the right length. With students coming and going each term and customers travelling in from outside the city, a booking link that works on any phone does a lot of the work.
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Taking bookings as a hairdresser in Preston
Preston is Lancashire’s city, with the University of Central Lancashire close to the centre and customers coming in from the surrounding towns and villages. Bookings follow the university year as well as the usual weekly rhythm, and plenty of customers travel in from places like Leyland and Longridge.
Whether your clients come from Penwortham, Longridge, Fulwood or Ribbleton, Bookupy gives you one booking link that shows your real free times, takes the booking and emails a confirmation, so you aren’t answering messages while you work.
Long colour appointments booked too short
Each service has its own length, so a full head of highlights never gets squeezed into an hour.
Late cancellations
Clients cancel or move online through their confirmation email, which frees the slot for someone else.
Messages at all hours
Clients book at 11pm on their phone instead of messaging you.
An example service list
Most hairdressers start with a handful of services like these. Each one has its own length, so the diary only offers times that fit.
| Service | Typical length |
|---|---|
| Cut and blow-dry | 1 hr |
| Full head colour | 2 hr |
| Half head highlights | 2 hr 30 min |
| Root tint | 1 hr 30 min |
| Blow-dry | 45 min |
Tips for hairdressers in Preston
- A rebook reminder at 6 to 8 weeks suits most colour clients.
- Put your booking link on your Google Business Profile and Instagram bio.
- Most clients come back every 6–8 weeks. Rebook reminders can send a friendly email with your booking link at the right time.
Get found and booked from Google and Instagram
- Google Business Profile: open your profile, go to Bookings, add your Bookupy link and save. It can take a day or two to appear on Search and Maps.
- Instagram: Edit profile, Links, Add external link, and title it “Book now”. Use the link sticker in Stories too.
- Reviews: after each visit Bookupy can email clients a link to your Google review page, which helps you show up in local searches across Preston.
Questions from hairdressers in Preston
Can clients in Preston book without downloading an app?
Yes. Your booking page works in any phone browser. Share it on Google, Instagram or WhatsApp and clients in Penwortham or Longridge can book in under a minute.
Can I set different times for different stylists?
Yes. Each team member has their own diary, hours and list of services.
Do clients need an account to book?
No. They choose a service and time, enter their details and get a confirmation email with a link to manage the booking.
Is there a contract or commission?
No. Bookupy is £8.99 a month flat for the whole business, with unlimited bookings and no commission, and you can cancel any time. Text reminders are an optional £5 a month.
How do I get a Book button on Google for my Preston business?
In your Google Business Profile, open Bookings, choose to add a link, paste your Bookupy link and save. Bookupy’s set-up page walks you through it with copy buttons and a QR code.
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