AI Receptionist for Hairdressers · 24/7 Phone Answering

A hair appointment is usually booked over the phone, and usually requested while the stylist is mid-color, mid-cut, or finishing a blowdry. Picking up is impossible. So the call goes unanswered, and the person who wanted to book moves on to the next salon.

The pattern repeats all day. A busy salon is constantly busy, which is exactly when it's hardest to answer the phone. Quiet periods, when calls could be taken, are when there's no one calling. The phone and the workload are perfectly out of sync.

For salons, the cost of a missed call isn't just one appointment. It's the potential lifetime value of a regular client, someone who comes in every six weeks, recommends their friends, and represents significant recurring revenue. Research from BrightLocal consistently shows that most people who can't reach a local business don't call back. They find someone else. In a competitive local market where most salons are within a few minutes of each other, the one that answers first, or always, wins.

Cut and color bookings

Last-minute fill-ins

New client consultations

Wedding and event styling

Rescheduling requests

Pricing questions

Stylist-specific requests

Overnight & after hours

When customers call, Clara can...

Ask what service they're looking for
Check whether they're new or returning
Confirm their preferred date and time
Collect their name and contact details
Let them know the booking will be confirmed shortly

Hi there, you've reached Style Studio. I'm the virtual assistant, how can I help you today?

Hi! I need a cut and color before a wedding next Saturday. Have you got anything left?

We'd love to help with that! Are you an existing client or would this be your first visit with us?

First time, my usual salon is fully booked. I'm after sort of a half-head of highlights and a trim?

Great. Do you have a preference on time? Morning or afternoon?

Morning if possible, like 10ish?

Noted. Can I take your name?

Sophie Allen.

Thanks Sophie. And the best number to reach you?

(555) 742-0951.

Perfect. One more thing, do you have any allergies or sensitivities we should know about? Some people react to certain color products.

Oh, um, I don't think so? I've never had a problem before.

That's fine, I'll note that down. Lauren is with a client right now but I'll pass your details across. She'll text you today to confirm the Saturday slot. Is there anything else?

No that's perfect, thank you so much.

You're welcome, Sophie. Lauren will be in touch shortly. Enjoy the wedding!

Simple pricing, 7 days free

Clara knows your services, your area, and your customers. Always learning, always improving.

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Unlimited calls answered

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The essentials to answer every call, day and night.

$33

.25

$39.99 /month

7 days free, cancel anytime Billed $399/year, cancel anytime

Single user only

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AI receptionist

24/7 AI receptionist

Business-trained AI

Custom greetings & questions

Unlimited outbound calling

Phone numbers

Use your existing number

Or a Clara number as your second business line

Unlimited calls answered

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The full Clara experience, with automation built in.

$58

.25

$69.99 /month

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Everything in Clara, plus:

AI receptionist

Your caller ID on outgoing calls

Automation

Automated text follow-ups

Personal contact exclusion

Live call transfers

Support

Priority customer support

Unlimited calls answered

Teams

One business, multiple people, total coverage.

$149

.99

/month

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Supports teams

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Everything in Clara Pro, plus:

Booking

Takes bookings during the call

Appointments synced to your calendar

Collaboration

Multiple users on one account

Shared phone numbers

Call routing to the right person

Notifications

Call summaries sent to email

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Clara book appointments for me?

Clara captures the service, preferred time, and client details, then sends you the booking request to confirm. You stay in full control of your diary.

Will Clara know my services and prices?

Yes. You can configure Clara with your service menu and pricing so Clara can answer common questions without you being interrupted.

What happens when someone cancels?

Clara takes a message with the details and lets you know so you can open the slot and fill it. Clara will let the caller know you'll be in touch shortly.

What if a customer calls about an existing booking?

Clara will take a message with the details and let you know so you can follow up when you're free.

Does Clara work after hours?

Absolutely. Clara answers calls 24/7. For after-hours calls, Clara can let callers know your business hours and still capture their details so nothing is lost.

Will callers know they're speaking to an AI?

Clara sounds natural and conversational, most callers won't realize. You can choose whether Clara introduces herself as an assistant or simply answers on your behalf. It's up to you.

Do I need a new phone number?

No, and you have two options. Forward calls from your existing business number and Clara answers when you can't pick up, or use your Clara number as a dedicated second business line and give that out instead. Either way, Clara answers.

Can Clara handle calls for a multi-stylist salon?

Yes. Clara asks which stylist the caller prefers and includes that in the booking request. Clara works whether you're a solo chair or a ten-seat salon.

What if someone calls about something Clara can't handle?

Clara will take a message and flag it for you. Clara won't try to bluff, if something's outside what it can handle, Clara takes a message and makes sure you get the details so you can call back.

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Last reviewed May 2026

When someone wants a cut this Saturday, they don't leave voicemails

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When someone wants a cut this Saturday, they don't leave voicemails

When customers call, Clara can...

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Frequently Asked Questions

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