Appointments guide
How to Assign Colours to Arrived Clients
Choose a colour for arrived bookings so your team can quickly identify clients who have already arrived in the Salon Manager diary.
Video walkthrough: assigning a colour to clients marked as arrived in the Salon Manager diary.
Quick answer
Turn on Arrived Booking Colour
Open Display Settings, enable Arrived Booking Colour, choose the colour you want, then select Save.
Before you start
Check these details first
Access to diary settings
Permission to update display settings
The colour to use for arrived bookings
Step-by-step instructions
How to change the arrived booking colour
Follow these steps to control how arrived clients appear in the diary.
Useful tips
Use a clear, consistent colour
Choose a colour that is easy to recognise against the diary background.
Use one consistent colour so the whole team recognises arrived appointments.
Pair this setting with the process for marking client appointments as arrived.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and what to check
Frequently asked questions
Arrived booking colour questions
Can I change the arrived appointment colour?
Yes. Use Display Settings and the Arrived Booking Colour option.
Do I need to save the setting?
Yes. Select Save after choosing the colour.
Does this mark the client as arrived automatically?
No. It only controls the colour used after a client has been marked as arrived.
Offline reference
Download this guide as a PDF
Keep a printable copy for reception teams or use it during staff training.
Last reviewed: 16 June 2026.
