Use this guide to add an additional service for a client from one of their existing bookings. This is useful when a client is already in the diary and wants to rebook before leaving.
Quick answer
To book a new appointment from an existing booking, double-click the current appointment, click Book New Appointment, choose the new date, time and service, then click Make Booking.
Before you start
An existing appointment for the client
The new appointment date and time
The service the client wants to book
Step-by-step instructions
Open the Salon Manager diary.
Find the client appointment you want to book from.
Double-click the appointment to open the appointment menu.
Click Book New Appointment on the right-hand side.
The client will be selected automatically.
Choose the new day in the diary.
Select the time you want to book.
Select the service for the new appointment.
Click Make Booking at the bottom right.
Check that the new appointment appears in the diary.
Tips
Use this process for rebooking clients before they leave the salon.
Check the new appointment date carefully, especially if booking several weeks ahead.
If the client wants to repeat the same booking over several weeks, use the Create repeat bookings guide.
Troubleshooting
The client is not selected automatically
Check that you started from an existing appointment and used Book New Appointment from the appointment menu.
I selected the wrong date
Move or edit the new appointment after it has been created.
The service is not available
Use the full service list or check your service setup.
FAQs
Can I book a future appointment from an existing booking?
Yes. Open the existing booking and select Book New Appointment.
Does Salon Manager keep the client selected?
Yes. The client is automatically selected when you book from their existing appointment.
Can I use this for rebooking?
Yes. It is a quick way to create a future booking for an existing client.
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