Stop Losing Salon Bookings to Voicemail
Someone needs a cut and color before a wedding. They call your salon. Every stylist has their hands in someone's hair. The phone rings out. They book the salon down the street instead.
Cira is an AI receptionist for salons. It answers every call and text 24/7. It books the right service for the right amount of time, answers questions about your menu, and sends reminders that cut down no-shows — so your stylists can stay with the client in the chair.
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Your Stylists Can't Hold Scissors and a Phone
When your team is mid-color or finishing a blowout, the phone still rings.
People don't leave voicemails anymore
If no one picks up, they call the next salon. The salon that answers gets the booking.
Your stylists are with clients, not the phone
Cuts, color, foils, blowouts. Every ringing phone is a client you can't help right now.
A full-time front desk costs $30,000+ a year
And they go home at 6. A lot of people call to book after work.
An empty chair is money you can't get back
A 2 PM gap that nobody fills is gone for good. Missed calls leave chairs empty.
The salon that answers the phone keeps its chairs full — every time.
The Math
One Missed Client = A Chair That Stays Empty
A salon client isn't one visit. Cuts every six weeks. Color. Highlights. A standing appointment for years. One regular client is worth $800-1,800 a year.
Miss just 3 booking calls a week and you could be losing $70,000+ a year in services.
Cira costs less than one color appointment a month. One new regular client pays for the whole year.
Cira: Starting at $59/month
ROI: 100x return on investment
How It Works
Answer, Book, Remind — All on Its Own
Cira picks up in 2-3 rings. It sounds like a friendly person at your front desk.
Answers Every Call
Day or night. Cira greets callers with your salon's name and asks how it can help.
Books the Right Service
A cut is 30 minutes. A full color is two hours. Cira knows how long each service takes, finds an open slot with the right stylist, and books it.
Sends Reminders
Cira texts to confirm and reminds clients before the visit. Fewer no-shows. Fewer empty chairs.
Every Booking Call Captures
What This Means for Your Salon
Fill Every Chair
Tuesday at 11 AM, someone calls to book a cut. Every stylist is busy. Cira answers, books them with the right stylist, and that slot doesn't go to waste.
Answers Menu Questions
How much is balayage? Do you do keratin treatments? How long for a full highlight? Cira knows your service menu, gives the answer, and books the right amount of time.
Sorts Walk-Ins From Appointments
Someone calls asking if they can come in now. Cira checks the day, tells them the wait, and either pencils them in or sets a real appointment — so your front desk isn't fielding "can you squeeze me in?" all day.
Cut Down No-Shows
An empty chair costs real money. Cira confirms by text and reminds clients the day before, so more of them actually show up.
Books by Text and After Hours
Cira answers texts like a person — questions about prices, services, and openings — and books appointments by text when you can't pick up. It also catches the calls that come in at night and on weekends, when a lot of people plan their next visit.
Cira vs. Traditional Solutions
| Feature | Traditional Answering Service | Human Receptionist | Cira |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Business hours only | 40 hrs/week | 24/7/365 |
| Cost | $500+/month | $35,000+/year | $59-259/month |
| Response Time | Call center delays | Immediate | Instant |
| Knows Your Business | Generic scripts | Requires training | Learns automatically |
| SMS/Text Handling | No | No | AI-powered |
| Spam Blocking | No | No | Yes |
| Appointment Booking | Takes messages | Can book | Books automatically |
| Setup Time | Weeks | Weeks | Minutes |
Services Cira Can Book
Cira knows what to ask — and how long to block off — for every service on your menu.
Cuts & Styling
- Women's & men's cuts
- Kids' cuts
- Bang & neck trims
- Blowouts & styling
- Updos & special occasion
Color
- All-over color
- Root touch-ups
- Highlights & lowlights
- Balayage & ombré
- Color correction
Treatments & Texture
- Keratin treatments
- Perms
- Relaxers
- Deep conditioning
- Scalp treatments
Extras & Add-Ons
- Hair extensions
- Toners & glosses
- Bridal trials
- Brow & lash add-ons
- Free consultations
Setup
Up and Running in Minutes
Connect your salon
Link your website and booking calendar. Cira learns your services, prices, hours, and stylists.
Make Cira yours
Pick the voice, write the greeting, set how long each service takes, and choose what Cira can quote ("a full highlight is about $X" or "we'll confirm the price at the consult").
Forward your calls
Point your number to Cira. It starts answering right away — including the calls you'd normally miss.
Pricing
One Booked Job Pays for the Year
Simple per-conversation pricing. No per-minute charges. No contracts. Start with a 7-day free trial.
Starter
Most popularPerfect for small businesses that need reliable call and SMS coverage.
- 200 conversations/mo
- $0.79 per additional conversation
- Phone & SMS channels
- 1 phone agent
- 1 call forwarding contact
- Message taking
- Custom questions
- Text scheduling links
- After-hours greetings
- 12 AI voices
- AI-Powered CRM
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- Spam filtering
- API & Webhooks
- Live support
- Whiteglove onboarding
Growth
For growing businesses that need call transfers and more capacity.
- 400 conversations/mo
- $0.69 per additional conversation
- Phone & SMS channels
- 2 phone agents
- 5 call forwarding contacts
- Message taking
- Custom questions
- Text scheduling links
- After-hours greetings
- 12 AI voices
- AI-Powered CRM
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- Spam filtering
- API & Webhooks
- Live support
- Whiteglove onboarding
Pro
For established businesses with high call volume and multiple locations.
- 600 conversations/mo
- $0.59 per additional conversation
- Phone & SMS channels
- 2 phone agents
- 10 call forwarding contacts
- Message taking
- Custom questions
- Text scheduling links
- After-hours greetings
- 12 AI voices
- AI-Powered CRM
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- Spam filtering
- API & Webhooks
- Live support
- Whiteglove onboarding
FAQ
Common Questions
- Can Cira book appointments on my calendar?
- Yes. Cira connects to your booking system, sees what's open, and books the appointment with the right stylist while your team is with a client.
- Does Cira know how long each service takes?
- Yes. You tell Cira how long a cut, a color, a full highlight, and every other service takes. It blocks off the right amount of time so your day doesn't get jammed up.
- Can Cira handle walk-in questions?
- Yes. If someone calls asking to come in now, Cira can tell them the wait, book them for later, or set a real appointment — whatever rules you set.
- Can Cira share pricing?
- You decide. Cira can give ranges ("a cut and color usually starts at $X") or say "we'll go over exact pricing at your appointment."
- Can Cira help cut down no-shows?
- Yes. Cira texts to confirm the booking and sends a reminder before the visit. Salons that use reminders like this see a lot fewer no-shows.
- Can I cancel anytime?
- Yes. No contract, no fees, month to month. Most salons keep it once they see the extra bookings.
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Ready to Stop Missing Bookings?
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