Setting Up Service Finish Blocks in Shortcuts

Time Management: Allocate specific time for breaks, clean-up, or prep, ensuring seamless transitions between appointments.
Improved Client Experience: Avoid delays and ensure accurate online booking times.
Enhanced Reporting: Maintain clear categorization for service tracking and reporting.

Step 1: Add a Finish Block to a Service

Navigate to your service categories and select the service you wish to edit or create a new service.
Define the main service duration and any break times required (e.g., processing time for hair coloring).
Add a finish block:
- Label it appropriately (e.g., "Finish," "Clean & Prep," or "Blow Dry").
- Set the buffer time (e.g., 15–30 minutes) based on your needs.
- Add a price of $0 unless charging for this additional time.
- Ensure the "Finishing Component" box is ticked.
Important: If a client books a combined service (e.g., color + haircut), the finish block is automatically removed to prevent duplicate time allocation.

Step 2: Assign the Correct Reporting Category

Double-check that the initial service block is assigned to the appropriate reporting category.
If the finish block includes a price, ensure the sales value is categorized correctly for reporting purposes, otherwise assign a zero "0" to all the columns for the block..

Examples of Service Finish Blocks

Hair Services

Example: Full Head Highlights
- Application Time: 60 minutes
- Processing Time: 45 minutes
- Finish Block: 30 minutes (e.g., Finish, blow dry or cleanup)

Facial Services

Example: Cleansing Facial
- Service Time: 60 minutes
- Finish Block: 15 minutes (e.g., clean and prep the room)
- Note: No processing time is required, but the finish block ensures the room is ready for the next appointment.

What It Looks Like in the Appointment Book

Standalone Services: The finish block is visible in the appointment schedule.
Combined Services: The finish block is removed automatically when additional services are booked together.
Breakdown: Clicking on an appointment shows the service, processing time (if applicable), and finish block.

Key Benefits of Using Finish Blocks

Service finish blocks are an essential feature in Shortcuts, enabling businesses to optimize appointment scheduling, ensure sufficient time for breaks, and improve efficiency for both staff and clients.