Appointments guide

How to Mark Appointments as No-Show

Update a missed appointment so the diary clearly shows that the client did not attend.

Video walkthrough: marking a missed appointment as a no-show in Salon Manager.

Quick answer

Open the appointment and select Mark as no-show

Double-click the client appointment, select Mark as no-show, then check for the red cross in the bottom right of the appointment.

Before you start

Check these details first

Access to the appointment diary
The missed appointment you want to update
Permission to update appointment status

Step-by-step instructions

How to mark an appointment as no-show

Follow these steps to update the missed booking and retain an accurate diary record.

1Open the diaryOpen the Salon Manager diary.
2Find the team member columnGo to the team member column where the client was booked.
3Find the appointmentLocate the missed client appointment.
4Open the appointment menuDouble-click the appointment.
5Mark it as no-showSelect Mark as no-show.
6Check the appointmentReview the appointment in the diary.
7Confirm the indicatorA small red cross will appear in the bottom right of the appointment.

Useful tips

Keep missed appointments in the diary history

Use no-show when the client did not attend and the missed booking should remain recorded.
Do not delete the appointment when you need an accurate no-show history.
Deposits and appointment reminders can help reduce future no-shows.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and what to check

I cannot see the Mark as no-show option

Check that you opened the correct appointment and that your user permissions allow status changes.

The red cross does not appear

Refresh or reopen the diary, then check the appointment again.

I marked the wrong appointment as no-show

Follow the salon’s process for correcting appointment statuses or ask a manager before making further changes.

Frequently asked questions

No-show appointment questions

What does marking a no-show do?

It updates the appointment status so the salon can see that the client missed the booking.

How do I recognise a no-show in the diary?

A small red cross appears in the bottom right of the appointment.

Should I delete a no-show appointment?

Usually no. Marking it as no-show keeps the appointment record more accurate.

Offline reference

Download this guide as a PDF

Keep a printable copy for diary users or use it during staff training.

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Last reviewed: 16 June 2026.

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