Book and cancel salon appointments after hours with an AI receptionist linked to Phorest
Quick answer
Mermaid Hair Extensions, with salons in Kirkland and Seattle, closes at 6 PM, and staff came in each morning to a long list of voicemails. Its AI receptionist, named Ariel, now books and cancels appointments in Phorest and answers questions about extensions, prices and services, any time.
Business type: Salons & spas. Tool used: Salon Agent AI + Phorest. Result: Fewer calls at the front desk, more new-client consultations booked, and fewer missed appointments, the salon says. No numbers are given.
Connect the receptionist to your booking software (here Phorest).
Let it learn your services and prices from your website.
Teach it the questions you get most, like extension types and costs.
Let it book and cancel after hours so clients don't wait for a callback.
Result
Fewer calls at the front desk, more new-client consultations booked, and fewer missed appointments, the salon says. No numbers are given. (as reported by the source)
Our own prompt for copying this setup. Swap in your details. Not quoted from the source.
You answer calls for [Salon]. Answer questions about our services and prices using our website. Book, move or cancel appointments in our booking system. For new clients, offer a free consultation. If a question is about a hair or scalp problem, take a message for a stylist.
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