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Email Templates for Salons

Professional emails that reduce no-shows, fill empty chairs, and turn one-time visitors into loyal salon clients.

A full appointment book is the lifeblood of every salon. These email templates automate the communication that keeps clients on your schedule — from the moment they book to the gentle nudge when it's time for their next visit. No more relying on clients to remember when they're due for a trim, touch-up, or fresh set of nails.

Ready-to-Use Templates

Copy these templates and customize them for your needs. Each includes HTML and plain text versions.

Appointment Confirmation
Confirm a salon appointment and reduce no-shows
General use
Subject Line

Confirmed: {{serviceName}} with {{stylistName}} on {{appointmentDate}}

Preview Text

Your appointment is booked. Here's what you need to know before your visit.

Personalization Variables:
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Rebooking Reminder
Remind clients it's time for their next appointment based on service cycle
General use
Subject Line

Time for a refresh? It's been {{weeksSince}} weeks, {{clientName}}

Preview Text

Your last {{serviceName}} was {{weeksSince}} weeks ago. Book your next appointment before your preferred time fills up.

Personalization Variables:
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Birthday Offer
Send a birthday promotion to delight clients and drive bookings
General use
Subject Line

Happy birthday, {{clientName}}! A gift from {{salonName}}

Preview Text

It's your birthday month — enjoy a special treat from us.

Personalization Variables:
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Referral Request
Ask happy clients to refer friends after a great service experience
General use
Subject Line

Love your look? Share {{salonName}} and you both get rewarded

Preview Text

You looked amazing walking out. Share the love — give a friend {{referralGive}} and get {{referralGet}} for yourself.

Personalization Variables:
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Best Practices

Include the stylist's name in appointment confirmations — it personalizes the experience and reduces mix-ups

Time rebooking reminders to each service type: 4 weeks for cuts, 6 weeks for color, 2-3 weeks for nails

Send birthday offers 5-7 days before the birthday so clients have time to book

Ask for referrals right after a service when the client feels great, not weeks later

Include available time slots in rebooking emails to reduce the friction of scheduling

Add a cancellation policy reminder in confirmations to reduce last-minute no-shows

Common Mistakes

Generic rebooking reminders that don't mention the specific service or stylist

Birthday offers with restrictive terms that feel like marketing rather than a genuine gift

Sending referral requests to clients you haven't seen in months — it comes across as desperate

No reschedule option in appointment confirmations — clients cancel instead of rebooking

Rebooking reminders sent too soon (before the client actually needs the service again)

Forgetting to include the salon address and phone number — some clients need to call

Subject Line Examples

Timing & Performance

Best Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Best Times
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Open Rate
25-35%
Click Rate
3-5%

Personalization Tips

Salons live and die on repeat bookings. The clients who come back every 4-6 weeks like clockwork are the ones that keep your business profitable — and they don't happen by accident. Consistent, well-timed email communication is what turns first-time visitors into regulars who wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.

These templates cover the four most impactful touchpoints in the salon client lifecycle. Appointment confirmations that reduce no-shows. Rebooking reminders timed to each service's natural cycle. Birthday offers that make clients feel valued. And referral requests that leverage the moment when clients look and feel their best.

Every template is designed for the way salons actually operate — with stylist names, specific services, real availability, and pricing transparency. Customize them with your salon's branding and let automation keep your appointment book full while your team focuses on what they do best.

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