My daughter in law is hairdresser. At the shop she works in she is required to rent her space at the shop. Additionally she is required to use and pay the products that the shop sells and has to sell a quota of shop products each month, which she does not receive any money for doing. She has no control over pricing. Basically the shop owner has all the overhead costs paid for by the girls that work in the shop. Tips end up to be her primary income after all the expenses. I don't know if all shops work the same way but the last few she has worked at operate this way. She picks up products and does my hair when I'm in their city. I always pay her double because she gives me a discounted price (as if her labor is free). She does great work!!