A Phorest AI receptionist that answers your phone calls
Counter AI Receptionist answers the phone calls your Phorest salon can't get to and books the appointments directly in Phorest.
Counter at a glance
- What it is
- An AI receptionist. Nani answers the calls and texts you can't get to, 24/7, and books appointments.
- Who it's for
- Businesses that miss calls and texts, from one person to a team of six. Not yet healthcare that bills insurance.
- What it costs
- Solo: $99 a month, setup included. Team: $249 a month per location, plus $499 setup. No contracts.
- How setup works
- We set it up with you, by hand. You go live when you're happy with it, usually within a few days.
What Nani does with Phorest
Phorest's Front Desk AI chats with your existing clients by text and WhatsApp; for phone calls, from new clients and regulars alike, Nani picks up.
- Answers the calls you miss at any hour, with your salon's name.
- Checks open times in Phorest, with the right stylist and enough time for the service.
- Books the appointment in Phorest, so the appointment appears in the same column your team already works from.
- Passes color corrections, bridal parties and anything else you choose to your team.
Switching on the connection
Your salon asks Phorest support to switch on the connection, from the email on your Phorest account, with your Phorest account number. We complete the setup with you and test the connection before Nani answers a call.
Questions
Something else? Book a call and ask Adettya directly.
Does Phorest's own AI answer phone calls?
Phorest's Front Desk AI works by two-way text and WhatsApp, with existing clients. For phone calls, Nani picks up.
Can Nani book new clients too?
Yes. Anyone who calls can book, and Nani takes the details your salon asks new clients for.
Do I keep my Phorest setup?
Yes. Your services, staff and online booking stay as they are; Nani books into them.
We checked these pages on October 26, 2026: Phorest's common uses for its connection, Phorest's developer guide, How Front Desk AI works. Plans and features change, so check the current versions before you choose.
Hear Nani answer as your business
Try the demo as a salon client, or book a 15-minute call about your Phorest setup.