Why Processing Times May Need Updating After Your Data Import

Important Note About Processing Times

When switching (from eg; Fresha) to HUSL, your services and bookings are imported exactly as they existed in your previous system.

If processing times were not set up in your services in your previous booking system, they will not automatically exist in HUSL after the import.

Once your data import is complete, you may need to update your services to include processing time.

Why Processing Time Matters in HUSL

HUSL allows you to separate active working time from processing time (for example: colour processing).

This means:

• Clients can book appointments during processing time

• You can increase booking availability

• Your calendar becomes more efficient

How to Add Processing Time to Your Imported Services

After your data import is complete:

1. Go to Manage My Services in HUSL

2. Open one of your imported services

3. Edit the service structure

4. Add processing time where needed

5. Ensure the total duration remains the same as it was previously

Example:

Before (in previous system)

• Full Head Foils – 2 hours

After updating in HUSL

• Application time: 60 minutes

• Processing time: 45 minutes

• Finish time: 15 minutes

• Total duration remains 2 hours

What Happens to Your Existing Bookings?

Good news — nothing changes for existing bookings.

• Imported appointments remain exactly as they were.

• Only new bookings moving forward will follow the updated service setup that includes processing times.

💡 Helpful Tip

When updating services, think about where processing naturally occurs in the service (for example: colour developing or treatments sitting in the hair).

Adding processing time allows clients to book during that window, helping you maximise your chair time.

Need help? Email: indiesupport@husl.io