Upper Valley Solutions answers every call 24/7, books appointments, collects deposits, and sends reminders — so you can stay behind the chair, not stuck on the phone..
10-minute setup · No contract · Cancel anytime · Hear a live barbershop assistant by calling the number above
The problem
When you're mid-cut, calls go to voicemail. Most people don't leave one — they walk to the next shop.
When calls go to voicemail, 80% of callers hang up without leaving a message — and 62% immediately call a competitor.
The average barbershop visit is $30–65. Missing just 5 calls a week costs $200+ — more when those callers go to the shop down the street.
Half of all booking attempts happen when you're closed or mid-cut. If you're not answering, the shop down the street is.
How it works
No tech skills needed. No new hardware. Just forward your calls and go.
Tell us your shop name, services, and pricing. We build your custom greeting and call script in minutes.
Tell us why people call — bookings, cancellations, pricing questions, directions. Choose whether the assistant handles booking directly or takes messages. Done in minutes.
Pick your assistant's name, choose a local phone number, set up notifications. Your assistant is trained and live — and you'll receive something in your inbox that'll surprise you.
Forward your existing number when you're busy or after hours. Every call handled, every message logged, instant notifications by email or SMS.
Features
Built specifically for barbershops and grooming studios — not a generic answering service.
Answers every call with your shop name and a natural greeting. Handles multiple call flows — bookings, cancellations, pricing questions, directions and more — 24/7.
Clients book online or by phone. Full chair calendar so you always know who's coming in and when.
Collect deposits upfront for longer services. Drastically reduces no-shows — the #1 complaint from barbers everywhere.
Automatic appointment confirmations and day-before reminders. Your clients show up on time, every time.
Each barber gets their own chair, calendar, and availability. Clients book their preferred barber directly.
Clients who prefer texting get the same smart experience — the AI handles questions, booking, and confirmations by text, automatically.
When a cancellation opens up, the assistant texts or calls your waitlist automatically. Or click "fill this spot" and let it handle the outreach while you focus on your client.
Every missed call, message, and booking in one place. Smart notifications route alerts to the right staff automatically — by name, role, or call type.
Early access
"We built this because we saw barbershops lose bookings to voicemail every single day. We're looking for a handful of barbers to try it free and tell us what works."
Early adopters get 14-day free trial — no credit card required. In exchange we just ask for honest feedback. If it doesn't help your shop, you owe us nothing.
Call our demo line to hear exactly what your clients would hear: (802) 200-5700. That's a real assistant, live right now.
Pricing
Keep your existing booking system or replace it entirely — there's a plan either way. No setup fees, no contracts.
Keep your current booking system
Replace your booking software
For multi-barber shops
FAQ
Set up in 10 minutes. Your first 14 days are free.
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