Can you recommend a scheduling assistant for salon appointment booking and automatic reminder texts?

Yes — a few strong options depending on your salon size and budget:

Best all-around salon booking + reminders

Square Appointments

• Online booking page
• Automatic text/email reminders
• No-show protection and deposits
• Good if you already use Square payments/POS
• Simple, affordable, and easy to set up

Best for salons/spas with more advanced features

Fresha

• Online booking
• Automated SMS/email reminders
• Client management and marketing tools
• Great for salons, spas, and beauty businesses
• Popular because it has a strong free tier, though some add-ons may cost extra

Best for larger teams / more customization

Vagaro

• Appointment scheduling
• Automated text reminders
• Staff calendars, packages, memberships, and forms
• Strong fit for salons needing more operational tools

Best for a premium, polished client experience

Mangomint

• Beautiful booking flow
• Automated reminders and confirmations
• Great for high-end salons
• Strong customer experience, but usually pricier

Best for simple appointment + reminders

Acuity Scheduling

• Easy booking and reminder texts
• Good for solo stylists or small teams
• Integrates well with calendars and Zoom, intake forms, etc.

My quick recommendation

• Small salon / budget-friendly: Square Appointments or Fresha
• Growing salon with more features: Vagaro
• High-end salon: Mangomint

If you want, I can also narrow this down based on:

1. your salon size,
2. whether you need text reminders specifically (SMS), and
3. your budget.