SMS Marketing for Salons

Use two-way SMS to book more appointments, cut down on no-shows, promote services, and build client loyalty with automated reminders and campaigns.

Built for Salons

  • Text from your salon’s main line and manage conversations with clients in one shared inbox
  • Automate appointment confirmations, reminders, and after-visit follow-ups to reduce missed bookings
  • Segment by service type, visit frequency, or loyalty tier to send personalized offers and promotions
  • Connect your booking software, CRM, or POS so appointments, payments, and conversations stay in sync

Launch SMS That Clients Actually Read

Salon clients expect quick updates and easy scheduling. SMS ensures reminders, promotions, and confirmations are delivered instantly, reducing no-shows and helping you fill more chairs.

98%

of texts are read immediately

70%

of consumers want to text businesses

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Build opt-in lists with signage, referral campaigns, and online booking pages using keywords or QR codes. Send promotions, loyalty rewards, and seasonal service offers while tracking engagement with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Confirm appointments and send reminders to reduce no-shows. After-hours auto-replies acknowledge new inquiries, gather service details, and let clients know when they will hear back.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Stylists and staff never miss a client message with the mobile app. Track bookings, cancellations, and campaign results, and sync everything with your salon’s CRM or POS system.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Booked Appointments and Loyal Clients

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Salons

What can salons do with SMS?
You can confirm appointments, send reminders, share promotions, notify clients about cancellations, request reviews, and promote loyalty programs. SMS helps reduce no-shows and increase repeat visits.
How quickly do clients respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, ensuring that reminders and promotions are seen right away. This improves attendance and boosts response rates compared to email or phone calls.
Can we use our existing salon number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your salon’s main line so clients can text or call the same number. Messages can be routed to the right stylist or receptionist automatically.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
When your salon is closed, an auto-reply instantly acknowledges the message. It can ask for service type, preferred time, or stylist, and inform the client when to expect a follow-up.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by service type, visit frequency, or loyalty level. Track redemptions, bookings, and responses to measure ROI from campaigns.
Does this integrate with our booking software or POS? +
Textellent integrates with booking platforms, CRMs, and POS systems to sync appointments, payments, and communication records seamlessly.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Clients opt in through booking forms, keywords, or QR codes. Each SMS contains opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are processed automatically to maintain compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Salons can start with a 14-day free trial to test reminders, campaigns, and booking workflows before upgrading.