Salon Manager Appointments and Diary guide

How to Edit Appointments

Change the service on an existing appointment and keep the diary accurate when a client’s booking requirements change.

Video walkthrough: changing the service on an existing appointment in Salon Manager.

Quick answer

Open the appointment and select Edit Booking

Find the appointment, double-click it, select Edit Booking, choose the replacement service, then select Save Booking.

Before you start

Have these details ready

Access to the Salon Manager diary
The appointment you want to edit
The replacement service or updated booking details

Step-by-step instructions

How to change the service on an appointment

Follow these steps to replace the existing service and save the updated booking.

1Find the appointmentOpen the diary and locate the appointment you want to edit.
2Open the appointment menuDouble-click the appointment.
3Select Edit BookingChoose Edit Booking on the left-hand side.
4Open the appointment builderThe appointment builder will load and may show the client’s suggested services first.
5View all servicesSelect Or view all services when you need the full service list.
6Choose the replacement serviceSelect the new service. The previous service will be crossed out and the new one added.
7Review the changesCheck the updated booking details, including service and duration.
8Save the bookingSelect Save Booking.
9Check the diaryConfirm that the appointment has updated correctly.

Useful tips

Check the duration after changing the service

Check the appointment duration because the replacement service may take more or less time.
Use the moving appointments process when the booking also needs a different time.
When adding another service instead of replacing one, make sure the final booking has enough time in the diary.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and what to check

The service I need is not shown

Select Or view all services. If the service is still missing, check the service setup.

The appointment time no longer fits

Resize the appointment or move it to a more suitable time.

I changed the wrong appointment

Open the appointment again and correct the service details, or ask a manager when you are unsure what changed.

Frequently asked questions

Editing appointment questions

Can I change the service on an appointment?

Yes. Open the appointment, select Edit Booking and choose the replacement service.

Does editing update the appointment in the diary?

Yes. The appointment updates after you select Save Booking.

Can I view all services while editing?

Yes. Select Or view all services inside the appointment builder.

Offline reference

Download this guide as a PDF

Keep a printable copy for diary users or use it during staff training.

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Last reviewed: 16 June 2026.

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