Six kinds of people slide into your DMs. They don't all buy the same way, and they don't all
buy at the same speed. Here they are, ranked from fastest yes to slowest โ each with an opener you can copy and send.
01Fastest yes
The Rebook Regular
She's already sat in your chair and loved the result. The easiest money on your calendar โ she just needs the nudge to come back.
DM opener
Hey [name]! It's about that time โ your hair's ready for some love again ๐ I've got [day] open this week. Want me to hold your usual spot?
02Deadline-driven
The Event Client
Wedding, photoshoot, birthday, reunion. There's a date on the calendar, so urgency is built in. Book her before the rush.
DM opener
Hey [name]! Saw you've got [event] coming up ๐ I'd love to get your hair right for it. Event spots fill fast this time of year โ want me to grab you one before they're gone?
03Season-driven
The Protective-Style Seeker
Wants boho locs, sew-ins, or braids โ low-maintenance for summer, travel, or a break from heat. Ready when the styles are in front of her.
DM opener
Girl, if you're ready to put the hair away for a few weeks and still look done every day, boho locs are calling your name ๐ธ Want me to send you the styles I'm loving right now?
04Trust-driven
The Healthy-Hair Client
Wants a silk press that lays right and keeps her hair healthy. She's choosing a stylist she can trust with her natural hair.
DM opener
Hey love! Your natural hair deserves a press that lays right AND stays healthy โ that's my whole thing. Want me to send you a before/after so you can see how long mine last?
05Impulse-friendly
The Product Shopper
Found you on Amazon or Instagram and likes what you use. A quick win โ and a warm door into booking a service later.
DM opener
Hey! So glad you found my shop ๐๏ธ The [product] you were eyeing is the same one I use on clients in the chair. Want me to tell you exactly how I'd use it on your hair type?
06Needs warming
The First-Timer
Heard about you, maybe from a referral, but hasn't booked yet. She needs to feel safe before she says yes. Worth the warm-up.
DM opener
Hi [name]! So glad [referrer] sent you my way ๐ First time in my chair? I'll walk you through everything and keep you comfortable start to finish. Want my booking link and a couple of looks?
Swap the brackets for her name, her event, the product she looked at. The more specific you are,
the faster she replies. We'll add buyer types and tune these openers as we learn who's really filling your chair.