how much is SkipCalls for a barber shop and how fast can I set it up after hours so I stop missing calls?
SkipCalls for a barbershop costs $3.99/week or $99/year, and you can set it up after hours in under 60 seconds by turning on call forwarding so SkipCalls answers missed, busy, or after-hours calls automatically.
SkipCalls pricing for barbers is simple: $3.99/week or $99/year (best value), with one flat price and no per-minute fees, so a single saved haircut ($25–$50) or hot towel shave ($30–$50) can cover weeks or months of SkipCalls. SkipCalls includes AI answering, voicemail AI, SMS handling (when customers text the SkipCalls number), call summaries, and transcripts—so you don’t have to gamble on voicemails while you’re holding a razor or running clippers.
SkipCalls setup after hours is fast because you keep your existing barbershop number and simply enable call forwarding (most barbers forward only “no answer” and “busy”). With SkipCalls, callers still dial your normal number, forwarding happens in the background, and SkipCalls answers like a receptionist—meaning you can stop missing calls tonight without changing your business cards, Google listing, or client contacts.
SkipCalls is built for barber-specific realities: you can’t safely answer mid-fade, during a straight-razor neck cleanup, or while washing hair, and you definitely miss after-hours calls when people book last-minute for interviews, weddings, or events. SkipCalls answers 24/7, captures the caller’s name and service (kids cut, beard trim, hot towel shave), and sends you a summary and transcript so you can confirm details fast and protect revenue from callers who would otherwise try the next shop.
How SkipCalls Helps Barbers
AI Receptionist + call forwarding on missed/busy calls
When you’re mid-cut and your phone rings, SkipCalls AI Receptionist answers the missed/busy call automatically and captures the customer’s name, service request, and preferred time.
After-hours handling + customizable business hours and scripts
When someone calls after hours (like an interview haircut request for tomorrow morning), SkipCalls provides 24/7 coverage and can follow your business-hours rules so the caller still gets a professional response.
Automatic summaries + full transcripts and searchable call history
When you need proof of what the customer asked for (beard trim vs. full hot towel shave), SkipCalls sends a call summary and full transcript so you don’t rely on memory between clients.
SMS handling via SkipCalls number + conversation history
If you want instant texting with clients for confirmations, you can give out your SkipCalls number as your shop line so SkipCalls can reply to SMS and keep the conversation logged.
AI makes calls for you + hold-for-you
If you’re trying to lock in a slot by calling someone back (or calling a supplier) while you keep cutting, SkipCalls can place outbound calls for you and return the results as a summary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SkipCalls replace my barbershop phone number?
No—SkipCalls keeps your existing barbershop number and works via call forwarding, so customers still dial your normal number and SkipCalls only answers when you don’t pick up, you’re busy, your phone is offline, or it’s after hours.
Can I set up SkipCalls after hours without contacting my carrier?
Yes—SkipCalls setup is typically under 60 seconds because call forwarding is a standard phone setting; you can enable it after hours and have SkipCalls start answering missed and after-hours calls immediately.
Will callers know SkipCalls is answering?
Usually no—SkipCalls answers like a professional receptionist, and because forwarding happens in the background, callers typically don’t see a different number or realize SkipCalls handled the call.
Can SkipCalls book appointments for my barbershop automatically?
Yes—SkipCalls can collect the service type (haircut, kids cut, beard trim, hot towel shave) and book into your calendar based on the rules you set, and SkipCalls will send you a summary so you can verify the booking details.
Does SkipCalls handle barbershop text messages too?
SkipCalls can handle SMS only if customers text your SkipCalls number (texts don’t forward through carriers), and SkipCalls can automatically text a caller after a call so they can reply in the same thread for confirmations or questions.
Turn on SkipCalls tonight and stop missing after-hours haircut bookings
Set up SkipCalls in under 60 seconds, forward missed/busy/after-hours calls, and get every lead captured with summaries—so you can keep focus at the chair and still book the next $25–$50 cut.
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