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Join the 2026 Back to School Program and offer a $10 Student Special from July 15–August 31. Participating barbers receive higher Search placement and a promotional profile callout.

2026 Back to School Program for Barbers

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How barbers use Self Checkout, what to do if a client doesn't check out themselves, and how to confirm a client's payment status.

Client Self Checkout: What It Means for Barbers

Clients can now reschedule appointments directly from their Appointment Details page, choosing a new time slot with ease. Barbers, continue managing changes by canceling and rebooking if needed.

Can clients Reschedule appointments?

theCut keeps your chair booked and your clients in the loop with smart notifications and smooth Mobile Pay transactions.

✂️ Seamless Booking & Notifications with Mobile Pay

How to refund a completed Mobile Pay payment from an appointment's Transaction Details, and how to tell a completed charge apart from a preauthorization.

How to Issue a Refund

Discover everything included in theCut’s new FREE plan — from Mobile Pay to booking tools — so you can grow your business on your terms.

💈Introducing our FREE Plan 🆓

Help walk-in clients book faster and link manual appointments with ease using QR codes and booking codes—perfect for quick checkouts!

💡 Smooth Walk-In & Manual Booking Tip: Use the QR Code + Booking Code Combo!

Appointments & Bookings

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Adding/Removing a Service to Service List

How barbers grant photo-gallery access and add portfolio photos to their profile, plus best practices for choosing which photos to use.

Add Photos to Your Barber Profile

How to add and switch between a Barber and Client profile on the same theCut account, and what to do if you run into trouble switching.

How to Switch Between Barber and Client Profiles

How barbers set up and customize a Cancellation & No-Show Policy for eligible Mobile Pay appointments, including what clients see and how charging a fee works.

Setting up a Cancellation & No-Show Policy

Setting up your Booking Preferences

Keeping your account information accurate is essential for security, tax compliance, and smooth communication. Whether you’re updating your email, password, or mailing address, follow this guide to make changes efficiently.

How to Update Your Account Information on theCut

Full walkthrough of the barber Home screen: Quick Actions, notifications, Booking Requests, today's appointments, and business stats.

Using the Barber Home Screen

How barbers add Instagram/TikTok/YouTube links to their profile, and where else the Profile Link can be managed.

Link Your Social Media Profiles

Account  & Profile Settings

How approved barbers turn on Mobile Pay, what happens when a client books, how to check out an appointment, and how deposits work.

🚀 Getting Started with Mobile Pay

Overview of the Payment Processing Hub, where barbers manage business/personal verification, their Deposit Schedule and Method, and review Deposits and Transactions.

The Payment Processing Hub

Tap to Pay lets you accept contactless payments directly on your compatible phone. Your client can simply tap their contactless card or supported digital wallet to complete their payment, no…

Use Tap to Pay

How barbers choose and update their Deposit Schedule (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Manual) for Mobile Pay funds, and how it differs from the Deposit Method.

Custom Deposit Schedules

Here’s how your funds are deposited after using Mobile Pay, including processing times and what each deposit status means.

💸 How Deposits Work: Standard vs. Instant

Adding a New Deposit Method: A Step-by-Step Guide

Running a Business & Using Mobile Pay? Here’s What You NEED to Know About EIN & Taxes! 💰

How barbers update their Mobile Pay business information to reflect a registered business structure, including what's needed for Stripe's verification process.

Linking Your Business Information with Mobile Pay

Payment Processing with Mobile Pay

How to find, copy, share, and download your Profile Link and QR Code from Settings, and what clients see when they use it.

Share Your Profile Link & QR Code

Already have clients who book with you by text, phone, social media, or another booking platform? Invite them to connect with you on theCut.

Invite Clients to theCut

Introducing Custom Cancellation & No-Show Policies for iOS 🤩

How barbers can open extra availability outside their normal Business Hours with Open Timeframes, and how to notify clients about the new opening.

Setting Up Open Timeframes

Customize your hours and offer special time slots or promos to maximize bookings during the holiday rush!

💈 Setting Up Your Premium Hours

What happens to a client's appointment and Cancellation & No-Show Policy when their barber reschedules, and what to do if the new time doesn't work.

Barber Initiated Rescheduling: What Clients Should Know

Barbers on FREE can now enable Discovery to appear in Search, helping new clients find and book them.

🚀 Growth on FREE is Here!

How to generate, download, and understand Income, Appointment, Transaction, and Deposit reports, including the Gross Amount/Revenue fee breakdown and 1099-K tax document guidance.

How to Download Income, Transaction & Business Reports

Reward loyal clients with discounts! Issue client-specific vouchers that appear on their bookings for easy redemption.

🎉 Introducing Client-Specific Vouchers: Reward Your Loyal Clients!

Explains theCut's web search experience and how barbers should prep their profile now that clients can find them without the app.

Web Search Is Live: What It Means for Barbers

Feature Guide

Find quick answers to common questions about bookings, payments, account management, and more—if you need further help, contact us!

Our Frequently Asked Questions

Unlocking theCut PRO: Subscriptions, Fees & Deposits Explained!

Learn how to grow your client base and boost visibility using theCut’s built-in tools and marketing tips!

💼 Build Your Brand on theCut: Tools, Tips & Visibility

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How to Block a Client?

When a review may be eligible for removal, how to submit and appeal a dispute, dispute limits, and what happens during theCut's investigation.

How to Dispute a Review on theCut

How clients or barbers delete their whole theCut account or just one profile (barber/client), and what to check first (appointments, subscription).

Deactivate or Delete Your Account

How to Capture Stunning Haircut Photos That Attract Clients

Mastering the Art of Barber Photography

A day-structured routine (start of day, during appointments, before a client leaves, end of day) for managing Calendar, checkout, notes, and reviews.

Daily Success with theCut: A Barber's Workflow Guide

Communication best practices across the client lifecycle: profile and bio, Auto Comment, messaging, and post-appointment follow-up.

Communication Best Practices for Barbers on theCut

Additional Tips

Client View of Booking Page

Client Search View

Setting Up My Barber Profile

Create Custom Booking Link and Add to Instagram

Quick answers, pro tips, and helpful guides—right at your fingertips! ✨✂️

New to theCut? Watch These Videos First 🎥

How- To Videos

Create a custom design with text, images, and links

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