What are no-shows really costing you?

A couple of empty chairs a week doesn’t feel like much — until you add it up over a year. See the real number, and how much a reminder and a deposit would win back.

Average price per cut$No-shows per week

How many you'd win back with reminders + deposits%Shops typically recover 40–60%

No-shows cost you

$6,240

per year

Per week$120

Per month$520

You could win back

$3,120

per year with reminders + deposits

How barbers cut no-shows

Two things move the needle most: an automated reminder the day before (texts and emails cut no-shows sharply), and a deposit or card on file so a missed slot isn’t a total loss. Together they typically win back 40–60% of what no-shows cost you.

Should you charge a no-show fee?

A clear, upfront policy — say a deposit that goes toward the cut, forfeited on a late cancel — protects your time without scaring off good clients. The key is that it’s automatic, so you’re not chasing anyone.

ClipWise handles reminders and deposits for you

Automatic booking reminders, a card on file, and no-show fees — so your chair doesn’t sit empty and you don’t have to be the bad guy.

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Estimate based on your inputs. Actual recovery depends on your policy and clientele.