Moving from chaotic DMs to a booking system is a brilliant step for any service business.
The Bottom Line: The tool is a good starting point for simple, one-person bookings, but it lacks the advanced features like downpayments and multi-staff scheduling that a salon typically requires.
Think of it as a tool that neatly organises your text content—your list of services and prices—but doesn’t handle the more complex financial or logistical side.
The main advantage of the Facebook tool is that it is free and integrated, making it incredibly easy for a customer to book you right from your page. For a solo operator offering a simple list of services, it’s an excellent way to organise your calendar and automate reminders. However, for your situation, you will run into its limits quickly. The tool does not typically allow you to collect deposits or downpayments, which is a key feature for reducing no-shows, and managing several distinct calendars for three different stylists can become clunky compared to dedicated salon software. I suggest you try it, but expect to outgrow it and eventually need a specialised booking platform.
Cheers,
Jeff
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