Originally Posted by Terryl
As a salon owner I want to put my 2 cents worth in here. I charge $41 for a haircut and blow dry, best price in the neighborhood I'm in. Not only is there rent/mortgage to be paid, but also city/county/stare taxes, insurance, electric, water, supplies, phone, licenses for the salon, licenses for stylists, water/coffee for clients, business cards, magazines, cleaning supplies, the list goes on and on, so I do not think the prices are outrageous, we make less than minimum wage standing on our feet all day, it's very hard work and very few stylists get rich, it's a job you have to love to stick with it.
As a business owner I know what you are saying. The market sets the price. Overprice and you won't last long, but charge a reasonable price for good work and you build loyalty. I go to a chain because I like the work of particular stylist. If she moved to another location I would probably pay the price to follow her if that was possible. We all choose how to spend our money.