Playbook • late cancellations

Reduce late cancellations with policy-first SMS

Late cancellations are often policy breakdowns, not intent. TextSavy helps you reinforce policies at booking and before appointments so guests understand the stakes.

Policies are communicated too late in the journey.
Staff apply rules inconsistently across services.
Guests do not see the next available alternatives.

The Fix Checklist

A repeatable workflow to solve this permanently.

Send policy reminders at booking and 24 hours prior.

Use consistent wording for deposits and late cancel windows.

Offer reschedule options before the cutoff.

Review late cancellation rate by service monthly.

Messages • TextSavy
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Reminder: {{service}} appointments require 24-hour notice for changes. Reply YES to confirm your time.
Template: Policy reminder

Templates

Ready-to-send
messaging.

Policy reminder

Reminder: {{service}} appointments require 24-hour notice for changes. Reply YES to confirm your time.

Reschedule window

Need to move your {{service}}? Reply RESCHEDULE before {{time}} and we will help.

Deposit note

Your {{service}} deposit is applied to your visit. Late cancellations may forfeit the deposit.

Download the late cancellations with full setup guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do policy reminders upset guests?

Clear, friendly reminders reduce confusion and set expectations without tension.

When should the policy reminder go out?

At booking and again 24 hours before high-value services.

Ready when you are

Your next empty chair doesn't have to stay empty.

TextSavy and Nova are ready to start filling gaps in your salon - from the very first day.