Barbershop booking that keeps regulars on schedule.
A shop runs on regulars who come every two or three weeks. Alcreo lets clients book their barber online, holds a card on file for no-shows, reminds them when they're due and sells cut memberships that bill automatically. Barbers keep cutting while the booking runs itself.
Every barber has clippers in hand when the phone rings
Shops are busy in bursts. These are the gaps that cost chair time:
No-shows in prime slots
Friday after work is packed. One no-show leaves a barber waiting.
Phones nobody can answer
When every barber is mid-cut, calls go unanswered and clients book where they can.
Regulars who stretch it out
A two-week client turns into a four-week client when nobody reminds them.
Payments in five places
Cash, card and payment apps make tips and totals hard to track.
New clients who don't come back
A first-time client gets a good cut and never hears from the shop again.
Few reviews
Your chairs stay full with regulars, but few have left a review new clients can find.
Booking and regulars for a barbershop
Walk-ins still work. These tools handle the clients who'd rather book.
A website with your barbers up front
Barber profiles, service menus and photos of real cuts, with booking on every page.
Online booking by barber
Clients book their barber and service, see open times and get reminders by text.
Card on file and no-show policy
Require a card at booking and apply your no-show policy consistently.
Rebooking reminders
Clients get a text when they're due for their next cut, based on how often they usually come in.
Cut memberships
Sell monthly memberships for unlimited cuts or a set number, billed automatically.
Waitlist texts
When a slot opens, clients on the waitlist get a text to grab it.
New-client follow-up
First-time clients get a thank-you and an easy way to book their next cut.
One inbox for messages
Texts, DMs and web chat land in one inbox you can check between cuts.
Review requests
After a cut, clients get a request with a direct link to your Google profile.
From a first fade to a monthly member
Someone new to town searches for a barbershop and books online on a Wednesday night. Here's how the next two months could go.
Clients who don't rebook get a check-in and an occasional offer.
This is an illustration of how the system can work, not a specific customer's results.
- Wed 10:15 PMBooked onlineThey pick a barber with good reviews and book Friday at 5:30. A card is saved.
- Fri 3:30 PMReminderA reminder goes out two hours before. They move to 6:00 with the reschedule link.
- FriFirst cutAfter the cut, a thank-you and review request go out.
- Day 16Rebook nudgeA text reminds them it's been two weeks. They book with the same barber.
- Day 30Membership offerAfter the second cut, they get an offer for unlimited cuts.
- MonthlyMemberBilling runs automatically and reminders keep them on schedule.
Set up for the way your shop works
Team shops, booth-rent shops and solo barbers each need a different setup.
Team shops
Several barbers and a busy floor.
- Booking by barber
- Shop-wide review requests
- Walk-in and waitlist handling
- Memberships
Booth-rent shops
Independent barbers in one space.
- Separate calendars per barber
- Individual payment setups
- Personal rebooking reminders
- Barber profile pages
Solo barbers
One chair, no front desk.
- Online booking with card on file
- Automatic reminders
- Card or text payments
- Review requests
Keep what works. Cut down on no-shows.
Some shops want to keep their current booking app. That's fine. Alcreo can run alongside it for your website, messages, rebooking reminders and reviews.
Other shops move booking, payments, memberships and marketing into Alcreo so every client's history lives in one place.
During setup we import your client list so rebooking reminders and review requests start right away.
Is Alcreo a good fit for your shop?
It works for solo barbers, booth-rent shops and team shops.
A good fit if
- No-shows in prime slots are a regular problem
- Regulars go longer between cuts than they should
- You'd like to sell memberships
- You want barber profiles clients can book from
Probably not the right tool if
- You're walk-in only and plan to stay that way
- You need retail inventory management
- Your current app already handles memberships and reminders well
Reminders, not spam
Reminders and nudges work when clients asked for them.
Consent on every form
Forms include clear, unchecked texting consent with links to your privacy policy and terms.
Opt-outs honored automatically
STOP replies and email unsubscribes are honored right away.
Registered business texting
We help you register your number for A2P 10DLC, which mobile carriers require for business texting from local numbers.
Policies that stay current
Growth includes an auto-updating privacy policy, terms and cookie consent for your website. On Launch it's a $20/month add-on.
This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to your own advisor about the rules that apply to your business and your state.
What your barbershop website could look like
A sharp site that shows your barbers and their work, with booking right up front.
Service and city pages help you show up for searches like "barbershop near me" and "skin fade in [your city]." Barber profiles, photos of real cuts and reviews help new clients pick a chair.
What happens after you sign up
You don't have to learn the software on your own. Here's what the first week looks like.
One onboarding call
We learn how your barbershop works today, which tools you're keeping and what to fix first.
Your website and phone number
We build your website or connect your current one. Keep your number by forwarding or porting it, or get a new local number.
Your contacts and starter setup
We import your contacts, load the standard pipeline and turn on the starter automations that fit. You can rename stages and edit messages any time.
Live in under a week, with support after
Most accounts are running in under a week, though texting registration depends on the carriers. After launch, support helps when you want to change something.
Plans for barbershops
Both plans are month-to-month, set up for you, and your first 30 days are free.
Launch
$497 setup · first 30 days free
- ✓5–6 page website with service and barber pages
- ✓CRM, client pipeline and follow-up
- ✓Online booking, texting and inbox
- ✓Card on file, memberships and reviews
- ✓Unlimited AI agents (fair use)
- ✓Up to 5 users
- ✓Compliance add-on: +$20/month
Growth
$997 setup · first 30 days free
- ✓Up to 35-page SEO website with service and city pages
- ✓Rebooking, membership and referral buildout
- ✓Everything in Launch
- ✓3 website edits every month
- ✓Unlimited users and priority support
- ✓Compliance included
Phone, texting, email and AI usage is billed separately based on what you use. If you cancel in the first 30 days, there's no monthly charge, but the setup fee isn't refunded. Moving from Launch to Growth costs the $500 difference in setup fees. Google ad spend is paid directly to Google. Google decides Local Services Ads eligibility for each business type and area.
AI for the routine work, with your team in charge
For a barbershop, AI handles the messages nobody has a free hand for, like 'any openings today?' or 'do you do kids' cuts?', and drafts rebooking texts in the shop's voice.
You decide what AI handles. Anything that needs judgment, or a personal touch, stays with your team.
Describe a workflow in plain English
Type something like "when a client hasn't booked 18 days after a cut, text a rebooking link with their barber, then send a second nudge a week later" and the AI builder drafts the automation. You review it, adjust the timing or wording, and turn it on.
An assistant for routine questions
AI agents can answer common questions, collect details and book appointments by chat or text, in many languages. You decide what they say and when a person takes over.
Help drafting messages
Draft reminders and replies faster, then edit them to sound like your business.
Help when you want to change something
We show you the AI tools during onboarding, and support can help you adjust an automation later instead of starting over.
Questions from barbershop owners
Don't see yours? Book a 15-minute call and ask us directly.
Can clients book their specific barber?+
Yes. Clients pick their barber and service, see open times and get reminders by text.
Can I charge for no-shows?+
Yes. Require a card on file and apply your no-show policy, which clients see when they book.
Can I sell cut memberships?+
Yes. Memberships for unlimited cuts or a set number bill automatically every month.
Can we still take walk-ins?+
Yes. Walk-ins can be added to the schedule or waitlist, and booked clients keep their times.
Does it work for booth-rent shops?+
Yes. Each barber can have their own calendar and payment setup.
How long does setup take?+
Most businesses are up and running in under a week, starting with one onboarding call. Texting registration is approved by the mobile carriers, and their timing varies.
Can I keep my phone number and my current website?+
Yes. We can forward or port your number, or set up a new local one. If you like your current website, we can connect it to your account at the same plan price.
What does it cost, and what's billed separately?+
Launch is $297 a month plus a $497 setup fee. Growth is $597 a month plus a $997 setup fee. Both are month-to-month with the first 30 days free. Phone, texting, email and AI usage is billed separately based on use.
What happens if I cancel?+
Cancel in the first 30 days and there's no monthly charge, though the setup fee isn't refunded. After that there's no long-term contract. Closed accounts are paused for 30 days, and we'll send your contacts and website code on request. Your domain stays yours.
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