How to Add an Additional Service from an Existing Booking
Add another service for a client from their current booking, with the client selected automatically.
Video walkthrough: adding an additional service from an existing client booking in Salon Manager.
Quick answer
Choose Book New Appointment to add another service
Double-click the current appointment, select Book New Appointment, choose the date, time and additional service, then select Make Booking.
Before you start
Have these details ready
An existing appointment for the client
The date and time for the additional service
The additional service the client wants
Step-by-step instructions
How to add an additional service from an existing booking
Follow these steps to add another service booking without searching for the client again.
1Open the diaryOpen the Salon Manager diary.2Find the existing appointmentLocate the client appointment you want to use for the additional service booking.3Open the appointment menuDouble-click the appointment.4Choose Book New AppointmentSelect Book New Appointment on the right-hand side.5Check the clientThe client will be selected automatically.6Choose the appointment dayMove to the date required for the additional service.7Select the timeChoose the time for the additional service.8Select the serviceChoose the additional service the client wants.9Make the bookingSelect Make Booking at the bottom right.10Check the diaryConfirm that the additional service appointment appears correctly.
Useful tips
Use this process for quick additional service bookings
Use this process when a client wants to add another service before leaving the salon.
Check the new appointment date carefully when booking several weeks ahead.
Use the repeat bookings process when the client needs the same service across several weeks.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and what to check
The client is not selected automatically
Check that you started from an existing appointment and selected Book New Appointment from its menu.
I selected the wrong date
Move or edit the new appointment after it has been created.
The service is not available
Open the full service list or check the service setup and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Adding services from an existing booking
Can I add another service from an existing booking?
Yes. Open the existing booking and select Book New Appointment to add the additional service.
Does Salon Manager keep the client selected?
Yes. The client is selected automatically when booking from their existing appointment.
Can I use this to add another service?
Yes. It is a quick way to add another service booking for an existing client.
Offline reference
Download this guide as a PDF
Keep a printable copy for diary users or use it during staff training.