Sometimes it doesn’t really feel like the recession is over. It’s hard to come up with enough money to do everything we want. Sometimes it’s a trip, a Tory Burch purse, something for the house, or getting pampered at the salon! Don’t be afraid to tell your stylist you’re on a budget. Ask about accent hilights if you’re interested in color. You can usually get away with a $25-$45 accent hilight as opposed to a $75+ partial highlight. I also offer my guests a dry haircut price. If you cut out the shampoo/blow dry time, you can usually charge 2/3 to 1/2 the price. I try to charge according to how much time/product is spent/used with a guest instead of the individual service. For example, two different guests with two different hair types could want just a haircut. One may take 30 minutes and the other could take 60 minutes. I wouldn’t want to charge the same price. If you know you have a ton of hair, know that you can be charged a little extra. If you’re on a budget, ask your stylist how you can stay within that budget.
Audrey Jackman: The Salon & Spa at Mystic Hair 