Salon Manager Appointments and Diary guide

How to Change Bookout Colours

Change the colour used for a bookout reason so different types of blocked time are easier to identify in the Salon Manager diary.

Video walkthrough: changing the colour assigned to a bookout reason in the Salon Manager diary.

Quick answer

Edit the bookout reason and choose a new colour

Open Add Bookout from an empty diary slot, edit the relevant bookout reason, choose the new colour, then select Confirm.

Before you start

Check these details first

Access to the diary
Permission to update bookout reasons or colours
The bookout reason that needs to change

Step-by-step instructions

How to change a bookout colour

Follow these steps to update the colour used by a bookout reason in the diary.

1Open the diaryOpen the Salon Manager diary.
2Select an empty slotClick an empty area in the diary to open the client search menu.
3Choose Add BookoutSelect Add Bookout on the left-hand side.
4Open the reasons listWait for the available bookout reasons to appear.
5Find the reasonScroll to the bookout reason whose colour needs to change.
6Edit the reasonSelect the pencil icon next to the relevant bookout reason.
7Find the colour optionLocate the colour control in the edit menu.
8Choose the new colourUse the slider and colour selector to set the required colour.
9Confirm the changeSelect Confirm to save the new colour.
10Return to the diarySelect the back option at the top left.
11Check the resultConfirm that the bookout reason now displays using the new colour.

Useful tips

Choose colours that are easy to distinguish

Use different colours for different types of bookout so the diary is easier to read.
Choose colours that are clear but not too similar to appointment colours.
Check an existing or new bookout after the change to confirm it displays correctly.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and what to check

I cannot find the bookout reason

Scroll through the list of bookout reasons or check whether the reason has been created.

The colour did not update

Make sure you selected Confirm and then returned to the diary.

The colour looks too similar to another bookout

Edit the reason again and choose a more distinctive colour.

Frequently asked questions

Bookout colour questions

Can I change the colour of a bookout reason?

Yes. Edit the bookout reason and choose a new colour.

Where do I access bookout reasons?

Select an empty diary slot, then choose Add Bookout.

Can different bookout reasons have different colours?

Yes. Edit each reason and choose the colour you want it to use.

Offline reference

Download this guide as a PDF

Keep a printable copy for reception teams or use it during staff training.

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Last reviewed: 16 June 2026.

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