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Scheduling & Booking

What It Really Takes to Double (Or Triple) Book as a Hairstylist

By Rachael Gonzalez·May 08, 2026

More Clients, Same Hours: Here Are the Secrets to Making It Work

Double booking sounds like a smart way to make more money—until you’re behind schedule, juggling formulas and trying to rinse someone while your next client’s already in the chair. Without the right systems, it’s chaos.

We spoke to George Papanikolas (@georgepapanikolas), Celebrity Colorist and Matrix and L'Oréal Professionnel Brand Ambassador, and Debbie Penzone (@debbiepenzone), President and CEO of PENZONE Salons + Spa, to see how they make stacked schedules work without sacrificing service or burning out. Read on to get the…

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