How fast can I get Cyntree set up for my barbershop?

Most barbers can get the basics live in under an hour. You add your haircut, fade, and beard services, set durations and prices, then switch on 24/7 online booking. If you like, you can also set deposits per service from day one. Email confirmations work on the Starter plan. If you add SMS reminders and calendar sync on Pro, those can be configured later once you are used to the basics. You control when to share your booking link with clients.

Do I have to take deposits on every booking?

No. You control deposits per service. Many barbers choose to take a deposit on every booking during peak hours or on longer services like restyles. Others only set deposits on weekends. Cyntree supports accepting booking deposits through Stripe, so you do not handle card details yourself. You can change deposit settings as you learn what works best for your shop and your clients.

What happens to my data if I stop using Cyntree?

Your bookings and client information stay your data. Cyntree uses a built-in client database so every booking creates a client record with history and notes. You can access and manage those records from inside your account. If you later join Cyntree from another system, AI-assisted data import helps bring existing client and service lists into Cyntree. For leaving Cyntree, speak to support for the latest data-handling options and guidance for your region.

Does Cyntree work if I have more than one barber in the shop?

Yes. You can set up services and availability by staff using the multi-staff calendar features. Each barber can have their own working hours and services while still sharing one public booking page. Clients pick who they want, or you can keep it simple and let them book the next available chair. Bookings and revenue still roll up to one view so you, as the owner, can see the whole shop.

Can Cyntree remind my clients about their appointments?

Yes. Email confirmations come as standard so clients get the details as soon as they book. On Pro and Premium, you can add automated SMS reminders. These are typically sent 24 hours and 2 hours before the appointment as part of your no-show protection. Clients are less likely to forget, and you spend less time chasing late arrivals or missed cuts.

How does pricing work if I am just starting my barber business?

If you are just starting, Cyntree Starter is often enough. You get a public booking page, can accept online payments through Stripe or Paystack, and can manage bookings from your phone. As your client list grows, you might move to Pro for SMS reminders, group bookings, or marketing tools. Premium is there when you want AI-generated websites, video on services, and deeper reporting. You always see your monthly cost before you commit.

Cyntree for barber

Take a deposit on every booking

Booking software for barbers, built around how you actually work. Use 24/7 online booking, deposits, and reminders so chair time gets paid.

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How it works

Set up in an afternoon. Take bookings the same day.

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Add your barbershop and services
Create your Cyntree account, name your barbershop, and add your main services. List haircuts, skin fades, beard trims, and combos with clear durations and prices. Decide which services should carry a deposit and set the amounts. Cyntree builds your public service list and prepares your 24/7 online booking page so clients can see what you actually offer before they book.
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Set hours, deposits, and reminders
Set your normal working hours and days off so bookings match your real life. If you upgrade to Pro or Premium, connect two-way calendar sync so Cyntree respects your existing diary. Switch on SMS reminders and adjust the default schedule if needed. Turn on deposits for the services where you want stronger no-show protection. Your booking rules are now in one place, ready for clients.
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Share your link and run your day
Share your Cyntree booking link on Instagram, WhatsApp, or printed cards. Clients book their cuts, pay deposits, and receive automated email confirmations. You open the app to see a clear daily list, client history from the built-in client database, and any remaining balances. As payments land, Cyntree keeps bookings and revenue connected so you can see what is coming in from the chair without a t

The real booking problems behind a busy barber chair

You already know how to keep clients happy in the chair. The hard part is getting them to actually show up and pay. When bookings live across Instagram DMs, random texts, and walk-ins, you carry all the stress. You are trying to cut hair while also being your own receptionist. Slots look full on paper, then someone ghosts and you lose an hour. A mate says they will swing by after work, then does not. You stay late to squeeze in the loyal regular who should have had that slot in the first place. You want a clear way to control your diary, take deposits without awkward chats, and know who is coming in tomorrow before you lock up tonight. Booking software for barbers should be built around how you actually work, not a salon that needs five front-desk staff. Cyntree keeps your bookings in one place so you can see tomorrow’s cuts, deposits, and gaps in a couple of taps.

Clients ghosting peak-time cuts because there was no deposit on the booking.
Double-booked slots after mixing Instagram DMs, texts, and paper notes.
Last-minute cancellations on busy days with no easy way to refill the chair.
Trying to remember who booked what while you are mid-cut with clippers running.

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How Cyntree fixes barber bookings, from first tap to payment

Cyntree gives you one clear booking system that matches how a barbershop actually runs. Clients can book their cut or skin fade any time using 24/7 online booking. You decide your working hours, services, and prices. The app keeps your diary tight so you are not juggling three calendars. You can take a deposit on every booking so the client has some skin in the game. That supports real no-show protection when paired with automated SMS reminders. Clients are reminded 24 hours and 2 hours before their appointment, which cuts down on forgotten visits. Every booking creates a profile in the built-in client database. You can see what they had last time, how they paid, and any notes you added. Automated email confirmations keep clients clear on timing and price. You spend less time on admin and more time cutting. Built around how you actually work, Cyntree helps you move from cut to cut while bookings, reminders, and payments run quietly in the background.

Let clients self-book cuts and skin fades with 24/7 online booking on your page.
Take a deposit on every booking so missed appointments stop costing you peak hours.
Use automated SMS reminders at 24 and 2 hours to reduce no-shows and confusion.
Track every client’s cuts, payments, and notes in a built-in client database.
Send automated email confirmations so clients know the time, service, and price upfront.

Deep dive: Take a deposit on every booking and reduce no-shows

For barbers, no-shows are not just annoying. They are lost cash and wasted prime-time chair space. Cyntree lets you accept booking deposits on each service so the client commits before you block out the time. You choose the deposit level per service. A quick shape-up might need a smaller amount than a full restyle or beard and haircut combo. The deposit is handled through Stripe, so you are not chasing bank transfers or holding cards in a drawer. Together with automated SMS reminders and clear booking emails, this creates strong no-show protection. Clients see the policy when they book and are reminded again before the cut. If someone is going to cancel, they usually do it earlier. That gives you more time to fill the slot with a walk-in or a loyal regular. Take a deposit on every booking and treat your time like what it is: billable chair time backed by a clear policy clients understand.

Set deposit amounts per service so longer cuts and combos carry higher commitment.
Use Stripe-powered deposits so clients pay quickly by card or phone at booking.
Combine deposits with SMS reminders so clients remember and respect their slot.
Apply simple no-show protection rules so missed appointments are not free.
Keep track of who paid what inside the booking, ready for the remaining balance.

Booking services for skin fade and beard trim

Deep dive: 24/7 online booking as your quiet digital front desk

Most barbers still spend evenings replying to DMs or trying to piece bookings together from calls. Cyntree replaces that with clear 24/7 online booking that takes bookings while the shop lights are off. You set your services, prices, and durations once. Clients see a simple menu for haircuts, skin fades, beard trims, and more. They pick a time that matches your real availability and confirm in a few taps. Cyntree respects your working hours and blocked days, so nobody can book when the shutters are down. If you connect your existing diary with two-way calendar sync, Cyntree will avoid clashes with other appointments in Google or Apple Calendar. Each booking appears in your schedule. The client receives an email confirmation. Their details sit in your client database ready for next time. You spend less time chasing messages and more time cutting. A quieter phone and a clearer calendar mean you can plan your week by the bookings on screen, not by memory.

Publish a clean online menu for haircuts, fades, and beard work with clear pricing.
Let clients book 24/7 without calling the shop or waiting for a DM reply.
Use weekly availability and days off so bookings only land when you are really open.
Connect two-way calendar sync so Cyntree respects events in your existing diary.
Send automatic email confirmations and updates so clients always have the latest details.

Premium extras: AI-generated website and brand layer for barbers

When your shop is steady and you want a stronger online presence, Premium adds an AI-generated bookable website on top of your booking page. You describe your barbershop, upload your logo and colours, and Cyntree drafts a simple site with your services, hours, and booking wired in. Clients can read about the shop, see your cuts in a portfolio gallery, then book straight from the same site. You keep control over wording and layout. Edit sections, adjust photos, and choose theme palettes so it still feels like your shop, not a generic template. The AI-generated website works with your existing 24/7 online booking and deposits. You get one link that looks more like a full website and less like a plain booking form. For many independent barbers, this is enough to replace a separate website builder. Build the brand layer on your own terms, then send clients to one trusted link in your bio, on your cards, and at the mirror.

Use an AI-generated website that pulls in your services, hours, and booking flow.
Show off cuts and beard work using portfolio sharing across your services.
Keep one bookable website instead of juggling a separate site and booking tool.
Match colours and wording to your barbershop brand without hiring a designer.
Give clients one simple link that handles reading, browsing, and booking in one place.

Simple pricing for barbers, clear plans, no contracts

Cyntree pricing is built for barbers who want control, not long contracts. Starter helps you start taking bookings with a public booking page, email confirmations, and payments tied to services. It supports up to 30 bookings per month so new or part-time barbers can stay organised without extra cost. Pro is £12 per month. It adds unlimited bookings, SMS reminders, calendar sync, discount codes, and marketing tools. This suits busy chairs and small shops that want stronger no-show protection and more control over availability and offers. Premium is £20 per month. It keeps unlimited bookings and adds websites, richer media, service reports, and advanced reports. If you are ready for AI-generated pages, portfolio galleries, and deeper booking and revenue reports, this is the plan to build the brand layer. You can move between plans as your shop changes. No contracts. You adjust up or down from the app settings when you need to.

Starter: 30 bookings per month with booking page, email confirmations, and payments.
Pro: unlimited bookings plus SMS reminders, calendar sync, and discount codes.
Premium: AI website pages, portfolio gallery, service reports, and richer reporting.
Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel plans without long contracts or hidden tiers.

Frequently asked

Quick answers before you sign up

How fast can I get Cyntree set up for my barbershop?: Most barbers can get the basics live in under an hour. You add your haircut, fade, and beard services, set durations and prices, then switch on 24/7 online booking. If you like, you can also set deposits per service from day one. Email confirmations work on the Starter plan. If you add SMS reminders and calendar sync on Pro, those can be configured later once you are used to the basics. You control when to share your booking link with clients.
Do I have to take deposits on every booking?: No. You control deposits per service. Many barbers choose to take a deposit on every booking during peak hours or on longer services like restyles. Others only set deposits on weekends. Cyntree supports accepting booking deposits through Stripe, so you do not handle card details yourself. You can change deposit settings as you learn what works best for your shop and your clients.
What happens to my data if I stop using Cyntree?: Your bookings and client information stay your data. Cyntree uses a built-in client database so every booking creates a client record with history and notes. You can access and manage those records from inside your account. If you later join Cyntree from another system, AI-assisted data import helps bring existing client and service lists into Cyntree. For leaving Cyntree, speak to support for the latest data-handling options and guidance for your region.
Does Cyntree work if I have more than one barber in the shop?: Yes. You can set up services and availability by staff using the multi-staff calendar features. Each barber can have their own working hours and services while still sharing one public booking page. Clients pick who they want, or you can keep it simple and let them book the next available chair. Bookings and revenue still roll up to one view so you, as the owner, can see the whole shop.
Can Cyntree remind my clients about their appointments?: Yes. Email confirmations come as standard so clients get the details as soon as they book. On Pro and Premium, you can add automated SMS reminders. These are typically sent 24 hours and 2 hours before the appointment as part of your no-show protection. Clients are less likely to forget, and you spend less time chasing late arrivals or missed cuts.
How does pricing work if I am just starting my barber business?: If you are just starting, Cyntree Starter is often enough. You get a public booking page, can accept online payments through Stripe or Paystack, and can manage bookings from your phone. As your client list grows, you might move to Pro for SMS reminders, group bookings, or marketing tools. Premium is there when you want AI-generated websites, video on services, and deeper reporting. You always see your monthly cost before you commit.

Cyntree for barber