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24h is most common. 48h for higher-value services.
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Requiring a 50% deposit reduces no-shows by up to 70%. Clients who commit financially are far more likely to show up.
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Cancellation policy FAQs for UK salons
There’s no UK law requiring a cancellation policy, but having one protects your business. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, your terms must be fair and clearly communicated before booking. A written policy displayed at reception and shared at booking time is considered best practice by industry bodies like the NHBF.
Yes, provided the fee is reasonable and proportionate. A 50% fee for late cancellations is widely considered fair. Charging 100% is harder to enforce unless the client agreed to it at booking time. The key is that the client must know about the fee before they book — displaying it on your website and booking confirmation is usually sufficient.
24 hours is the most common notice period for UK salons. 48 hours is reasonable for longer or higher-value services like colour treatments and extensions. 72 hours is typically only used for group bookings or very high-value treatments. The NHBF recommends 24–48 hours as standard.
Deposits reduce no-shows by 29–70%. A 50% deposit for bookings over £50 is considered standard in the UK beauty industry. For first-time clients or high-value services, many salons now require full prepayment. Deposits also increase average spend — clients who pay upfront tend to book higher-value services.
Most UK salons offer a 10–15 minute grace period. After that, the service is either shortened to fit the remaining time or cancelled entirely with the cancellation fee applied. Make sure your late arrival policy is clearly stated alongside your cancellation policy so clients know what to expect.