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I agree... salon prices are getting out of control, especially in big cities. I especially don't think it should cost so much to get a haircut. My hair is long and fine and very easy to cut. I went to Hair Cuttery for years and got the same quality cut I would get at a high-end salon.. Unfortunately, they all closed down. I really don't want to spend more than $50 on a haircut...not worth it.
When I pay my stylist, I'm not only paying for her to cut my hair, but I'm for her to rent a chair at the salon, for the products she uses, for her equipment, for her existing skills, and for her ongoing education. It cost $200 plus tip for a highlight and cut, but that takes at least 4 hours and she probably only takes home half of it before the tip. It really isn't enough to support herself if she didn't have a husband with a decent paying job. Her ongoing training means that not only does she know how to do more advanced techniques, like babylights, balayage, root smudges, and color melting. Not only that, but she gets clientele who ask for it so that means that she has more experience doing it frequently.
A few times, I've gone somewhere cheaper and there is absolutely a difference. Last summer, I was in a pinch and went somewhere closer to home that was much cheaper. I came out of the salon looking like it was 2001 with very thick highlights, when I specifically asked for babylights on my crown. Every time I've cheated on my stylist for somewhere cheaper, it's been disappointing. And even worse, because blending is often so bad, the line of demarcation of grow out is stark
It's out of your budget, not overpriced. If you wince at the cost, you can always do your own highlights. I only get my hair highlighted professionally once a year because of the cost and do it twice a year on my own to break up the base on top.
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When I pay my stylist, I'm not only paying for her to cut my hair, but I'm for her to rent a chair at the salon, for the products she uses, for her equipment, for her existing skills, and for her ongoing education. It cost $200 plus tip for a highlight and cut, but that takes at least 4 hours and she probably only takes home half of it before the tip. It really isn't enough to support herself if she didn't have a husband with a decent paying job. Her ongoing training means that not only does she know how to do more advanced techniques, like babylights, balayage, root smudges, and color melting. Not only that, but she gets clientele who ask for it so that means that she has more experience doing it frequently.
A few times, I've gone somewhere cheaper and there is absolutely a difference. Last summer, I was in a pinch and went somewhere closer to home that was much cheaper. I came out of the salon looking like it was 2001 with very thick highlights, when I specifically asked for babylights on my crown. Every time I've cheated on my stylist for somewhere cheaper, it's been disappointing. And even worse, because blending is often so bad, the line of demarcation of grow out is stark
It's out of your budget, not overpriced. If you wince at the cost, you can always do your own highlights. I only get my hair highlighted professionally once a year because of the cost and do it twice a year on my own to break up the base on top.
Renting a chair is standard. What? $1000 a month?
Like I said I get making money but $70 an hour?!?
Still waiting on that cost of product no one seems to know
It costs me 85 for a cut and color. It takes him 2 hours and must also pay to rent the chair and his supplies such as the dye. Their tools are expensive and wear out.
It costs me 85 for a cut and color. It takes him 2 hours and must also pay to rent the chair and his supplies such as the dye. Their tools are expensive and wear out.
$85-$100 I think is fair for 2-3 hours
It’s the $150-$200 for 2 hours that is outrageous. Especially those working out of their home
Still waiting on that cost of product no one seems to know
Closer to $3000 a month. And who cares about the cost of product? You're paying for your stylist's time, which includes not only the hours they are putting into your head, but also their years of training, experience, and education.
If you do not think their time is that valuable, you are welcome to find someone else or to do it yourself.
Closer to $3000 a month. And who cares about the cost of product? You're paying for your stylist's time, which includes not only the hours they are putting into your head, but also their years of training, experience, and education.
If you do not think their time is that valuable, you are welcome to find someone else or to do it yourself.
$3,0000? Doubtful. I’ve seen $800 to $1,500 a month in Chicago suburbs
$3,0000? Doubtful. I’ve seen $800 to $1,500 a month in Chicago suburbs
Chicago is a very affordable city. I'd even go so far as to call it a pretty cheap place to live and operate a business given the size and what it offers. The suburbs even moreso. The salon I go to is not in Chicago. I'm pretty well aware of what it costs because two of my roommates used to be stylists at two mid-range salons in the inner Boston suburbs.
But again, none of this really matters. It reminds me of some of the kooky emails my partner gets. He runs a men's grooming company and also has his own fragrance line. He frequently gets messages from people critiquing his prices because of what they figure the base cost of materials. Sure, the raw cost of materials and his rent is a small fraction of the price. That's not what you're paying for - otherwise, you'd do it yourself.
Once again - it's out of your budget, it's not overpriced. If it was overpriced, they would not be able to operate.
No one seems to know how much this product actually costs. How Much product is actually used per person in general and how much does it cost?
That’s what I want to know
It seems like the same situation with a roof or a deck. Huge markup on materials
Just pull up Sally's fir low end products. Unless you are in the industry you will find it almost impossible to get a break down. How do you measure squirts if color. Pixi length or past waist?
How much does a car actually cost?
$3,0000? Doubtful. I’ve seen $800 to $1,500 a month in Chicago suburbs
I worked with notbin cos for a couple of years. A good stylist coming out of a reputable training facility can hit six figures in five years renting a chair and that in small town USA.
To each his/her own. When I had a straight bob ten years ago I it required a trim every three weeks. Trim, blow, tip was 100.
Sure you can go to a beauty school, one of the chains or to the girl next door. It depends on how you want to look.
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