Get paid for every empty chair.
A no-show is a cut you can't sell twice. Guacamole collects your fee and fills the chair, so you don't have to text anyone.
Nothing to pay to start. We earn only when money comes back to you.
The chair is gone. The fee never comes.
What no-shows cost barbershops.
50–100%
of the service price is what most shop owners set as the no-show fee1
Card first
matters more than the fee amount: asking after the miss usually fails1
25–50%
is the usual charge for a late cancellation2
Barbering runs on loyalty.
Chasing a regular for a no-show fee feels like it costs you the regular. So you eat it, and the empty chair adds up every week.
Guacamole does the asking. You stay the one they like.
- 3:00Fade booked. Chair cleaned, clippers ready.
- 3:15Nobody. A walk-in left 20 minutes ago because you were "booked".
- 3:20You text him. Delivered, no reply.
- 3:45The slot is gone, and so is the walk-in.
Prevent. Protect. Recover. Refill.
How it works.
Prevent
A reminder before every cut. Rescheduling takes one tap.
Protect
Every booking is secured with a card. Nothing is charged upfront.
Recover
Missed without notice? Your fee is collected automatically.
Refill
Cancelled in time? The slot goes to clients waiting for an earlier cut.
What every barber asks us first.
"Booksy and Squire already have no-show fees."
They can charge a card. You still decide, press the button and see the client next time. Guacamole handles the reminder, the charge and the refill on its own.
"My clients will go to the shop down the street."
They agreed to the policy when booking and got a reminder. The ones who still skip without a word are the ones costing you most.
"It's only a $40 cut."
Six missed cuts a week at $40 is over $12,000 a year.
"Most of my clients text me to book."
Send your Guacamole link instead. The policy and card are captured in the same step.
What no-shows cost your practice.
Set to typical numbers for barbershops. Change them to yours.
Your no-show policy, ready to use.
Copy it, change the bracketed numbers, and post it. Then let Guacamole make sure it actually gets paid.
No-Show and Cancellation Policy Your slot is held just for you. If you can't make it, let us know at least [24] hours before. • Cancel or reschedule [24]+ hours ahead: no charge. • Late cancellation: [50]% of the service. • No-show: [100]% of the service. • More than 10 minutes late may mean a shorter service or a reschedule. A card is kept on file to secure your booking and is only charged under this policy.
Charge it the right way.
The rules.
Card on file at booking
The fee only works if the card is captured before the miss. Guacamole does this in the booking itself.1
Local rules
Some places restrict card-on-file charges. Keep the fee clear, reasonable and agreed in advance.3
Regulars stay regulars
Waive a fee for a loyal client in one tap. We send a friendly note.
What it looks like for barbershops.
Example figures at an average price of $40. Prevented and refilled chairs are revenue you keep that would otherwise be lost.
In short
Guacamole is revenue recovery for barbershops. Clients secure their booking with a card, get a reminder, and pay your no-show or late-cancel fee only if they miss. Cancelled slots are offered to clients waiting for an earlier time.
Questions barbershops ask
How much should a barber charge for a no-show?
Most shops charge 50 to 100% of the service for a no-show and 25 to 50% for a late cancel.
Do I need a deposit?
No. A card on file secures the booking and is only charged if the client misses.
What about walk-ins?
Walk-ins work as normal. Guacamole only covers booked appointments, and refills them when someone cancels.
Can I let regulars off?
Yes, one tap waives the fee.
What does it cost?
Free to start, no contract. See the pricing page.