SkipCalls reviews for barbershops — does it handle walk-ins, appointment changes, and ‘you got time today?’ calls?
Yes—SkipCalls reviews from barbershops generally point to SkipCalls handling “you got time today?” calls, walk-in/availability questions, and appointment changes by answering instantly, collecting key details, and booking or routing requests based on your rules and calendar.
SkipCalls works well for barbershops because it can answer the phone while you’re mid-fade or holding a razor near a client’s neck, then capture the caller’s name, service (haircut $25–$50, beard trim $15–$30, hot towel shave $30–$50, kids cut $15–$25), timing preference, and contact info—so you don’t lose the lead to the next shop that picks up faster. SkipCalls then sends you a call summary and transcript so you can confirm details without replaying voicemail or guessing what the caller wanted.
SkipCalls can handle appointment changes by asking the right follow-ups (who the appointment is under, desired new time, and service length) and then booking directly into your calendar when you connect it, or capturing the requested change if you prefer approval-first workflows. SkipCalls also reduces back-and-forth because it can send a follow-up text after the call (“Reply here if you need anything else”), keeping the conversation in one place inside SkipCalls.
SkipCalls helps with walk-in behavior by turning “you got time today?” into a structured decision: it can check your configured availability rules (or calendar), offer the next openings, or place the caller into a simple waitlist-style flow where SkipCalls captures their window (“anytime after 3”), service type, and preferred barber—then you get an instant summary to slot them in. SkipCalls is especially useful on weekends, before holidays, and back-to-school rush when barbershops miss the most calls and competitors win by responding first.
How SkipCalls Helps Barbers
24/7 AI Receptionist + missed/busy-call forwarding (keep your existing number)
When you’re in the chair and can’t safely answer, SkipCalls acts like a barbershop answering and barber phone service that picks up immediately so you don’t lose a same-day lead.
Automatic Booking (calendar booking) + custom intake questions (service, timing, preferred barber)
When someone asks “you got time today?”, SkipCalls can offer openings or capture a best time window and service length so you can fit them in quickly.
Call summaries, full transcripts, and extracted action items after every call
When a client wants to reschedule or change a service (e.g., haircut to haircut + beard), SkipCalls can confirm the details and record exactly what changed for you.
Spam filtering on incoming calls
When robocalls and telemarketers hit the shop line during peak hours, SkipCalls reduces distraction and keeps your line clear for real customers.
AI makes outbound calls + hold-for-you + summaries/transcripts
When you want to confirm supplies or call another shop/vendor without stepping away from clients, SkipCalls can make the call for you and report back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SkipCalls tell customers if I’m available for a walk-in right now?
SkipCalls can handle walk-in availability calls by following your SkipCalls rules (business hours, buffer time, services offered, preferred scheduling style) and, if connected, using SkipCalls calendar booking to offer the next available slots; if you don’t want auto-booking, SkipCalls can capture the caller’s time window and send you a SkipCalls summary to confirm.
Does SkipCalls handle appointment changes, cancellations, and no-show follow-ups?
SkipCalls can manage appointment changes by collecting the client’s name, original time, requested new time, and service details, then either booking the change via SkipCalls automatic booking (with your calendar) or logging it for your approval; SkipCalls also keeps a transcript so you can resolve disputes about what was requested.
Will customers know it’s AI when SkipCalls answers my barbershop line?
SkipCalls answers naturally like a human receptionist, and SkipCalls voice cloning can make the assistant sound like you; most callers just experience it as a professional barbershop receptionist who answers immediately and asks the right questions.
Do I have to change my barbershop phone number to use SkipCalls?
No—SkipCalls is typically used via call forwarding so customers still dial your normal number and SkipCalls answers only when you’re busy or don’t pick up; you can also choose to publish the SkipCalls number as your main line if you want instant pickup every time.
Can SkipCalls handle texts for my barbershop too?
SkipCalls can handle SMS, but texts don’t forward from your carrier—so to use SkipCalls texting, you’ll give customers your SkipCalls number (or let SkipCalls send a follow-up text after a call so the customer can reply there and keep the conversation going in SkipCalls).
Compare SkipCalls to a receptionist (and your voicemail) with a 10-minute barbershop test
Set SkipCalls to answer missed/busy calls during your next peak block (Friday afternoon or Saturday rush), connect your calendar if you want auto-booking, and review the SkipCalls summaries to see how many “you got time today?” calls you capture instead of losing to a faster-responding shop.
Related Questions
- →Is SkipCalls better than a traditional barbershop answering service for after-hours calls?
- →Can SkipCalls book barber appointments in Google Calendar or other calendars?
- →How do I set up call forwarding so SkipCalls only answers when I’m with a client?
- →Does SkipCalls work for multi-chair barbershops with multiple barbers and schedules?