Understand breaks and blocked time

A calendar block protects a specific period from new appointments. Adding or changing one requires calendar permission.

1 min read · Updated August 28, 2026

In short

  • A break or other block has a start and an end.
  • It stops new appointments from using that period.
  • Only someone with permission to manage the calendar can add, edit, or remove a block.
BreakTime away
  • Blocks an exact part of your day.
  • Useful for a meal, meeting, or setup.
  • Can cover a longer period.
  • Still appears as blocked time on the calendar.
New appointmentsCannot use the block
Existing appointmentsStay in place
Calendar changesPermission required
  1. Decide the exact start and end you need.
  2. Ask the person who manages the calendar to add the right block. If the salon gave you calendar permission, you can use the Block time flow yourself.
  3. Check your day after the block is saved.
I cannot add or change a block.Your account does not have calendar permission. Ask the person who manages the calendar to make the change.
The block conflicts with the schedule.Check for an appointment or another block in the same period, then ask the calendar manager what should move.

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