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Barber module - help hub

Barber module - help hub

Quick answer - The barber setup helps you publish a branded booking page, define services such as haircuts and beard trims, manage staff availability, protect busy slots with booking rules, and run the appointment diary day to day.

Use this guide when - You own, manage, or work in a barber shop, salon, grooming studio, or appointment-led service business using Resk.

Before you start - Add your business profile, phone number, opening hours, staff list, and the services customers can book.

What the barber section covers

Area What it helps with Start here
Public booking page Set the booking link, branding, contact details, reviews, gallery, and website widget. Public booking page
Booking setup Add services, assign team members, set hours, deposits, and booking policies. Booking and availability
Appointment diary Use day, week, and month views, and create appointments manually. Bookings and appointments

First setup pass

Use this order for a barber account before sharing the booking link publicly.

  1. Add the real services customers ask for, such as Haircut, Skin Fade, and Beard Trim.
  2. Set the duration and price for each service.
  3. Assign services to the right barber or leave them open to anyone who can do the work.
  4. Set business hours, minimum notice, and how far ahead customers can book.
  5. Decide whether deposits are needed for busy times or higher-value services.
  6. Set what Resk should do when no matching slot is available.
  7. Brand the public booking page with the shop name, logo, cover image, contact details, and gallery.
  8. Open the public booking page on a phone and make a test booking.
  9. Check that the appointment appears in the Bookings calendar.
  10. Remove the test booking before going live.

Daily barber workflow

At opening:

  1. Open Bookings and check the day view.
  2. Review appointment notes, deposits, and any unusual booking times.
  3. Check whether walk-ins can fit between booked appointments.

During the day:

  1. Add walk-ins, phone bookings, and DMs with New Booking.
  2. Reschedule immediately when a customer changes time.
  3. Keep notes short and practical for the barber doing the work.

At close:

  1. Check tomorrow’s bookings.
  2. Confirm staff coverage for busy services.
  3. Update availability if opening hours, holidays, or staff rotas changed.

Last updated: April 2026