Hair & Beauty Industry

AI Receptionist for
Hair Salons

Never miss a booking again. AnswR answers every call 24/7, books appointments, and handles enquiries while you focus on your clients.

Handles All Salon Services

Salons get most calls when someone is mid-blow-dry. AnswR answers every booking call within two rings, knows your colour, cut, and treatment menu with the right durations and prices, books with the specific stylist if asked for, and handles changes and cancellations — all without anyone stopping the chair they are working on.

HaircutsColour & highlightsBlowdry & stylingKeratin treatmentsPermsHair extensionsBridal hairMens grooming

Built for Busy Salons

We know you cannot answer the phone when you are mid-colour or with scissors in hand.

Instant Appointment Booking

AI checks your calendar and books appointments on the spot. No double-bookings.

Never Miss a Booking

AI answers every call while you are with a client, mixing colour, or cutting hair.

Service & Price Enquiries

AI knows your services and prices. Answers questions and upsells treatments.

Stylist Preferences

Customers can request their favourite stylist. AI matches availability.

SMS Confirmations

Customers get instant SMS confirmation with appointment details.

After-Hours Booking

Capture bookings while you are closed. Wake up to a full appointment book.

30%

More bookings captured

100%

Calls answered

24/7

Even when closed

FAQ

Common questions from salons

Can an AI receptionist book hair appointments?
Yes. AnswR books colour, cut, treatment, and style appointments directly into your calendar with the right service duration and with the specific stylist if requested. It also handles changes and cancellations and follows your salon policies on deposits and last-minute reschedules.
Does AnswR support multi-stylist booking?
Yes. AnswR knows each stylist on your roster, their working hours, and which services they offer. When a regular client asks for their usual stylist by name, the AI books them with that person; new clients get matched to availability based on service.
What happens to calls outside business hours?
AnswR answers calls 24 hours a day. Outside your configured business hours, the AI follows your policy — emergency transfers to your mobile, urgent message capture with SMS to the owner, or a polite callback promise that puts the customer at the top of your morning queue. You configure this once and it runs automatically.
Can AnswR upsell add-ons during the booking?
Yes. You configure which add-ons to offer per service — toner, scalp treatment, blow-dry finish, etc. — and the AI suggests them naturally during the conversation. Customers can accept or decline, and accepted add-ons appear on the booking with the correct duration and price added.
Will my customers know they are speaking to an AI?
Most customers do not notice. AnswR uses regionally accurate accents — Australian, New Zealand, or Irish — and natural conversational tone. You can configure the AI to disclose that it is automated if you prefer transparency; many operators choose this and find it does not affect booking rates.
Does AnswR remember returning clients?
Yes. When a customer rings from a known phone number, AnswR greets them by name, recalls their preferred stylist, and references their last service if relevant. This makes the conversation faster and feels personal even though it is automated.
How much does an AI receptionist for small business cost?
AnswR plans start at $99 per month for 200 minutes of inbound calls. Pro at $199 covers 500 minutes plus 75 outbound appointment confirmations, suitable for businesses doing 3-5 jobs per day. Business at $399 covers 1,500 minutes and 200 confirmations for higher-volume operators. A 7-day free trial is available on every plan.
How long does AnswR take to set up?
Most businesses are live within 10-15 minutes. You connect a phone number, choose a voice that matches your region, plug in your CRM or calendar if you use one, and AnswR starts answering. There is no installation, no contracts, and the 7-day free trial requires no card details until you decide to continue.
Is AnswR compliant with Australian call-recording rules?
Yes. Recording is off by default and configurable per state. New South Wales and Victoria follow one-party-consent rules; Western Australia and Tasmania require all-party consent which AnswR handles via a brief recorded disclosure at the start of each call. The default posture is the most conservative one for each region.

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