Avoid the Holiday Chaos: Your Stress-Free Christmas Haircut Timeline
The holiday season is here, and your calendar if filling up fast. Don't let the infamous 'Christmas Haircut Rush" be the reason you look stressed in your holiday photos.
The truth is, the two weeks before Christmas are the busiest days of the year for any barbershop. Planning ahead ensures you get the stress-free experience you deserve, so you look sharp and feel great for all your holiday events.
We've broken down the perfect strategy to ensure you look flawless for Christmas and New Year's, without fighting the crowd.
The 7-10 Day Rule: Your Secret Weapon
The biggest mistake men make is getting a fresh cut the day before a major event. A precision haircut looks its absolute best when it has had 7 to 10 days to "settle in", allowing sharp lines to soften slightly and the product to sit perfectly.
Your goal is to aim for the perfect window: the week before your event. This ensures your hair is looking sharp for every work function, celebration and formal photo.
Your Stress-Free Timeline
Since you can't book in advance, strategic timing is everything. Use this timeline to plan your visit and win the queue.
1. Plan Your Visit: The "Safe Zone"
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When to Visit |
Why It Works |
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Any weekday in the week prior to your event |
Your hair will be perfectly "settled" for your event and photos. |
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Off-Peak Days (Monday - Wednesday) |
These days typically have shorter queues. Plan to join the queue right when your local store opens. |
2. The Queue Hack: Your BarberShopCo Q App
Our BarberShopCo Q App is your essential tool for avoiding the chaos. Here's how to use it like a pro:
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Check wait times: Use the app to see how busy your local store is before you leave the house.
- Pro Tip: Make sure you Allow location services so the app can show you wait times at the store closest to you!
- Join the virtual queue from anywhere: Secure your spot the moment the shop opens while you enjoy coffee at home.
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Walk in ready: The app will notify you when your barber is likely to be ready.
- Crucial Setup: This only works if you Allow push notifications! We can also notify you if the wait time moves significantly (up or down).
- Don't be late: If you don't show up in store before your target time, you will keep getting pushed back in the queue. This is to avoid downtime for our barber team so make sure you show up slightly before your target time!
Sending the kids? If you don't want to come with your teens, simply load a gift card onto the app before they arrive. They can check in, pay, and walk out looking sharp. Click here to watch a quick video on how to add a gift card to your Q app.
The time to plan is now. Get your timeline sorted and secure your spot in the virtual queue early!