Starliteny1, I worked in a salon just like the one you talk about...I was the manager of a smartstlye in a walmart!!!  I was there for about a year and 1/2..and yes it is very hard to explain to customers that the prices are like they are..

 

Here is what I found and its just my opinion:  Everytime someone refuses to do a client for whatever reason..make the time for them, stay calm and smile..you will pick up that person!!  and more money in your pocket.  its a great place to build your clientel so when you do go out on your own you take your people with you!!

 

Well let me refrase that ...you cant take your people...but they will follow!!

 

 

Candi cuts, I have been out on my own for a year now...and I am concerned that I am not charging near enough...my cuts dry are 10.00...and a shampoo cut and blowdry only 20.00.  I am thinking that my color prices are ok...but I think I need to raise the price on cuts and blow drys?  what do you all think?