RED STAR
Well-Known Member
I haven’t been on here in quite a while - just got to wondering how you guys are finding things… is it just me feeling the pinch?
I’m racking my brain - but can’t think how to improve things - theres nothing new, bright or shinny on the horizon ….I was busy the week before I finish for my Xmas break but no clients the 10 days before, the all pushed a bit longer. Busy next week when I go back but nothing in the following week. Many are tightening their belts for the winter fuel bills and trying to eke out money until January pay day.
I did a non scientific survey of an online community I'm part of, general concensus was hairdresser appointments will be less frequent and less spendy, cuts only, colours being grown out, etc. Nails, facials are out. Waxing seems to staying unaffected. As I say, totally unscientific, asked about 300, got about 100 responses, this was back in October, whether Christmas and food price increases have changed that I don't know
Today I had to bin a load of Jane iredale retail make up that had dried up & vitamin supplements that had passed their sell by date …… such a waste - can’t risk retailing anymore - and hairdressing clients are leaving longer & longer between appointments - root touch-ups are always full head - except they don’t want to pay for the extra time/product…..
I’m racking my brain - but can’t think how to improve things - theres nothing new, bright or shinny on the horizon ….
I actually worry where the industry is going as some folk seem less concerned with their appearance post Covid….
There doesn’t seem to be any new trends to woo people in - inventiveness seems non existent as I guess it’s too risky to invest in anything that might not take off
I don't think how shiny and fun something new could/would be, the money is just not there to be spent. It's not a case of making yourself stand out from the crowd like before, it's more a case of last business still standing. As @House Beauty has said, our peers are having to close shop at an alarming rate, but I'm worried that even those left cannot get enough regular business to continue. I'm home based so no overheads, my heart breaks for those of our community who are trying to pay rents/wages/etc.
I work from home too and I'm in a fortunate position that I shouldn't have to stress about it, but I do I am disabled, so having low client numbers helps me to control my energy. I did contemplate renting a desk and I'm so thankful that I thought better of it. My heart goes out to those that are struggling or have had to shut
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