Hi all...I've just finished my level 3 in hairdressing now ... and have a total of 4 years experience (3 years in college and a years gap in which I did some voluntary work and some mobile clients).
I'm currently in the process of looking for a salon job, but figured that i'd try to drum up a little bit more mobile business in the meantime for some extra cash (yes I have insurance, and yes I declare my earnings).
Since i've been training, I've just been charging clients the same as my colleges level 3 prices, plus £2 travel costs. However my college charges extra for cut & blow (£9.50) with colours etc, wheras I just add £3 to the charge. But they're all aware that I am considering upping my prices now that i'm fully qualified and more confident.
Currently, my most expensive service is Fullhead Highlights/Cut & Blow coming in at £25.50. I live in quite a poor area, so I know that keeping my prices low will help me to get business. My question is, do you think i'm charging at a good rate, or do you think there's room for some more profit? I wouldn't raise anything too steeply, but I don't want people to think i'm undercharging. I also don't want to cut my nose of to spite my face.
Could I charge a tad more or do you think my chances are better keeping the prices as low as I can?
I'm currently in the process of looking for a salon job, but figured that i'd try to drum up a little bit more mobile business in the meantime for some extra cash (yes I have insurance, and yes I declare my earnings).
Since i've been training, I've just been charging clients the same as my colleges level 3 prices, plus £2 travel costs. However my college charges extra for cut & blow (£9.50) with colours etc, wheras I just add £3 to the charge. But they're all aware that I am considering upping my prices now that i'm fully qualified and more confident.
Currently, my most expensive service is Fullhead Highlights/Cut & Blow coming in at £25.50. I live in quite a poor area, so I know that keeping my prices low will help me to get business. My question is, do you think i'm charging at a good rate, or do you think there's room for some more profit? I wouldn't raise anything too steeply, but I don't want people to think i'm undercharging. I also don't want to cut my nose of to spite my face.
Could I charge a tad more or do you think my chances are better keeping the prices as low as I can?