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Use the sync to check stylist availability and service duration at each branch; then assign the overflow to the location with matching skill sets, ensuring no service quality drop.
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Appointment sync directly impacts service quality by preventing rushed treatments. It time-locks the stylist's calendar across all locations, ensuring no treatment (like a 45-minute keratin procedure) is compressed into an unrealistic window, which can lead to skipped patch tests, rushed applications, or ignoring skin sensitivity warnings.
Yes, the system checks real-time availability of beauticians tagged with 'party makeup' skill and assigns the closest one with free slots.
The auto-assign engine immediately re-runs the logic to find the next best available artist, notifying the client within seconds.
Yes, higher-rated beauticians with relevant party makeup experience are prioritized, especially for premium or bridal orders.
Absolutely, the system allows manual override while still showing alternative suggestions to reduce reassignment delays.
Not all beauticians are suited for every makeup style. Assigning an artist skilled in glitter or dramatic looks to a client wanting a natural dewy finish can lead to dissatisfaction. Auto-assign ensures the right artist with the right skill tag is matched.
This usually happens because your Facebook Commerce Manager catalog is set to products and not services, or the Parlourtime integration is not approved. Go to Commerce Manager, create a service catalog, and re-link your Parlourtime account.
Yes, if you complete all 5 integration steps correctly. The process works best when your Parlourtime calendar is live and synced. A delayed booking often occurs because the salon hasn't tested the flow after setup.
It is designed for single-location setups. For multiple branches, you need to create separate Instagram Shops for each location, as Parlourtime integration supports one location per Instagram account currently.
If your Parlourtime calendar is updated in real-time, it will automatically block the slot. A common mistake is not syncing your offline walk-in bookings. Use Parlourtime to manually update your schedule to prevent conflicts.
Most no-shows happen because clients book multiple appointments without considering travel time, skin recovery from prior treatments like facials, or family events. Parlourtime’s analytics track these patterns to predict cancellations.