The decline in hair dressers is saddening but not surprising. Trade jobs are in high demand and it's only getting worse, and a good part of this is due to millennials and early gen z having the "you must go to college or you'll only ever work at McDonald's for the rest of your life" ideas shoved down their throat. As an over-educated millennial, the job market is sh!t. It took me three (3) years to get a job that somewhat uses my degree, and I still don't make livable wage. I work at a college, so I see these young adults with this mentality. It's not all of them, but I think it's more prevalent now than it was when I, a young millennial (seriously I'm the last year before the gen z switch) was in high school/college. People know their worth when it comes to a job, which is great and they should. But something I've noticed is a lot of the current group of young adults/older teens expect to go right into whatever their lifelong job will be. No one is considering entry level positions, but that's what they need to get the better paying jobs. I also think the rise in "get rich quick" social media plays a big role in how younger people (god I sound so old) approach employment. They aren't thinking about entry level positions, they want the job that is going to make them the most money the fastest. And I get it. At least in the US, we're on the brink of another recession, everything is expensive, and everyone wants financial security. Hell, I want that. But learning a trade and accumulating experience takes time--years, in fact. And it's possible to build on that entry level position and move up the chain of command in whatever position they're in. People have standards for jobs--and they should! But the focus is less on the long term and more on the "right now." Tl;dr: trade jobs are in high demand, the job market sucks, and younger gen z is stuck between a rock and a hard place 90% of the time, corporations need to pay their employees livable wage
I'm also an over-educated millenial in a min wage job market (paramedic) that has to spend *literally thousands upon thousands on initial certification then recert every other year (which are no longer tax deductible thanks to the administration before last...). But we're no where near a recession- the economy is actually sky rocketing and fed interest finally budged for the first time in years. Ehh... I don't want to jinx anything in case things go orange next month 😭
yeah I’m a gen-z and i graduated a year ago, I still am struggling to find jobs. I’ve been volunteering so the gap in my CV isn’t big, but rejection after rejection has been discouraging and demotivated me :( the job market is absolute shiteeee
It takes years, sacrifice and very hard work to establish yourself in any profession. And your right. People want to make a fast and abundant buck now. But in reality, you still have to work hard to make good money.
i'm a zellenial working with high school students and i'm happy to say i see a lot of them going into trades. construction, automotive,, electric & plumbing, hair dressing, etc and i think the more young people realize college isn't worth it if you're not going into something like medical or teaching the better our economy will be. i honestly would say most of my students are riding or below the poverty line and they're the ones who are being smart and getting trade jobs❤
Actually now it makes blue collar jobs more in demand, a lot of gen z are turning to those jobs, its also better for mental and physical Health as well
I got licensed as a hairstyist (specialized in color/nail tech/esthetician/Mua back in the early 1990's. I relocated to a different state that wouldn't transfer my licenses unless I went back to school and got more hours! After being out of school for a long time and having worked in salons I had zero desire to go back to school *again* and even if I did want to, relocating took all we had financially just to move for my husband's job. So I couldn't afford to go back, I had to immediately get a job in a new city. That led me to working in a different (imho better) salon environment... With dogs! I have to say, I prefer dogs as clients. My experience with scissors and clippers made dog grooming academy a breeze. I actually specialize in really fancy scissor cuts on standard poodles. Better yet, I have my own private salon now and I've never been happier. As someone who worked a long time as a hairstyist/MUA/esthetician, I'm glad I had that experience but nothing could make me go back to it. I love my four legged clients 🐾 plus now all the makeup I do is just for fun on here. 😂
As a hairdresser, I don't blame people for not wanting to do this job. I've been at it for 3 years. Don't get me wrong, I TRULY love where I work, who I work with, and the job I do- BUT, I also had to spend thousands on schooling, pay to take the test to get licensed and pay every other year to keep up that license, which for my state the price has doubled, if not tripled, the past few years, and buy all my own things: shears, blow dryer, brushes, combs, clips, all of it. All that to make pretty much minimum wage. So I'm not surprised there is a crisis and if it won't soon be happening in the U.S. Thanks for the wonderful video James 😘
I for one, love the work that you and your fellow hairdressers do. I know that people think it’s all glamorous, but in reality it’s 8-10 hours of standing and getting hair all over you after like you said, paying a lot of money to go to school and get the license. By any means of the word, hairdressing is a profession and the pay and benefits you receive SHOULD reflect on that. I just want to say that I really appreciate that hairdressers exist 😍
Honestly, I stopped doing hair during covid after nearly 20 years. I was even licensed in 3 states and an instructor. My back is shot, I have no retirement, and after 20 years, Covid crippled me, so I started back working where I did 25 years ago. Customer care, WFH, and sit behind a desk. Have benefits and make more money. Being a cosmetologist/hairdresser is a trult Thankless job that pays very little, never guaranteed 😢 I wish you all of the best❤
I don't know anyone who thinks it's glamorous. My general perception of hairdressing is that it's a high risk, high skill, low page job with limited opportunity for advancement. Most hairdressers I know are trying to leave the field due to poor treatment and low pay (not dissimilar to nursing in some ways). Not sure I've ever heard of it as a glamourous job!
Wow. As a woman in a big US city, I pay ~$125 - 150 minimum each time I get a haircut. This has caused me to cut back on how frequently I go to the salon: I used to go three times/year. In fact, I haven't been in two years because every time I go, the price seems to have increased by $25 - $50. If you move to a big city, you may make more money but it will probably be eaten up by high housing costs. Sorry you are not making good money. It is a great skill to have, imho.
I also have my cosmetology license and I have a very different experience. Compared to other career paths, getting into the beauty industry is rather affordable & can be done in a reasonable amount of time & presents people with the opportunity to become entrepreneurs & business owners with a large growth potential. Some of my friends make wellllllll into 6 figures as hair dressers, bridal hair or makeup, without hefty student loans or a college degree. My cosmetology license is like $75 every other year to maintain - which for me, is rather affordable. My schooling took about one year & my loans total about $6k which I paid off in a lump sum after about a year. I've seen other degrees or licenses that are triple or quadruple the cost. Almost every licensee regardless of industry has to pay for their license - real estate, nurses, etc. so I don't see why cos would be any different. And in grand scheme, cos is very affordable. I think it's a shame that the industry is losing its spark - although in the US, in NJ/NYC, I don't see that as the case. It feels like the industry has soooo many new faces and talents! I honestly think it's a great career - it's a great license. You can make a very considerable living & enjoy what you do. I love my clients, I love playing with their faces & skin, I love going to trainings with different skincare brands, etc. I have so much fun every day. And it was relatively easy, all things considered, to get here. Also, if you're stuck at minimum wage, try diversifying your skills. Maybe specialize in extensions, blonding, color correction? I tip my hairdresser like minimum $80. That could be an extra $400-500 a day, cash. Provide luxury or specialty services - there is a clientele, they spend a lot of money & they tip. I promise you can make a lot of money with your cos license. Hydrafacial pricing parameters require our spa to charge $230 for one signature treatment & I can guarantee at least 4 clients per shift. People still spend money on these services !!
My hairstylist closed her salon at the beginning of the year. Her main problem was that the cost of high quality products skyrocketed, which meant she had to charge her clients more. Many of them complained about the cost of her services and opted to either find another stylist or follow a tutorial on RUclips and do it themselves. The other problem was that people saw altered pictures on social media and had unrealistic expectations about the real results (such as going from box-dyed black hair to platinum blonde in one session, or bright fantasy colors that don't last). Plus, she said that standing all day was ruining her body.
I've refused to do color for the exact same reason as your stylist. The argument isn't worth it anymore. People think they can get a miracle done and won't take "no" for an answer. I'm just done with it.
@@crispyyroseeand come to see you after the desaster to repair the dommage and correct the color. Get mad because you can not correct a lot because they burn the hair and this take more time and cost more…
@@Kate.g. and then come back and complain to your manager that they weren't satisfied...even though you spent 10+ mins explaining how it will come out.... 🙄
@@crispyyrosee 🤣 I quit 11 years ago, but it’s so true! I advice a girl your balayage is more dark now, but after 3-4 wash you will be very blonde. She look very mad after and tell me I am not blonde, her boyfriend love the result and say to her she advice you this will be more blonde … and it’s beautiful. 2-3 weeks later she came back to apologize to me, she is in love with the result, it’s full blond 🤣 that she should have trusted 😅 with social media tone of filter and photoshop, it’s probably worst now.
This I used to dye my hair, myself, consistently 10 or so yrs ago ofc as a teen I thought products were a luxury. Fast forward to about a yr ago I started dying my hair again and was SHOCKED at how much more expensive dyes and developer are now
I’m not on TikTok, mainly because when I was younger my mother said not to read beauty magazines they will only depress you. Sometimes you can just feel the vibe of an app, and TikTok always seemed like a modern day seventeen magazine. Honestly my mother has never led me astray when it comes to beauty advice.
I always considered my hair dresser as important to my life as my doctor, dentist, etc. Maybe even moreso. I had the same one for almost 30 years. In her chair I could talk about anything and everything and she would listen and empathize...we would laugh and I could even let me cry a little if I needed to. I tipped very well and always gifted her with a bit extra at Christmas to make sure she knew how much she was appreciated. She was as much a friend as a service provider. She retired a year ago and although we still have lunch together from time to time I have not been to a hair salon since, because it just isn't the same. Then again, neither am I. 😂🤣😂
I have friends who graduated as hair dressers and are working at super cuts and scrambling to try and paying back their school loans for the next 40 years. It’s depressing
I have my cos license. I'm technically a skincare specialty - but I know girls make well into 6 figures at their salons or suites - including tips. Specializing in things like blonding, extensions, color correction, bridal, etc. help diversify & bring in a clientele for luxury services. Maybe branch out of "super cuts" as that really is the bare minimum job. (Not to take away stylists working there) That's like choosing to work at a Wendy's over a Michelin restaurant. Where you work attracts your clientele which determines your price point & income. Also my cos license student loan was a total of $6k - idk who takes 40 years to pay back cos school - I don't even think that's an option?
@@brookehenderson5762 that’s great for you. The school, my friend went to cost her $25,000. She can only afford to pay back the bare minimum every month
@@brookehenderson5762 how nice for you. My friend school cost her $25,000 along with other costs for equipment and things of that nature. She can barely afford to make the bare minimum every month to pay it back.
The tiktok thing, while gross and awful, doesn't surprise me. Hearing this makes me even more glad I'm not on that platform... As for hairstylists, at least in my area, they don't pay enough. The average ~30k per year, while certainly better than nothing, isn't enough to live off of. Personally, I can count on one hand the amount of time I've gone to a salon in the last decade, so I just don't go anyway, but it is sad to hear for those who enjoy the profession.
sometimes i want to indulge and go to the salon and pamper myself but as a curly/tightly coiled afro textured woman with long hair I charged a premium price for my length and then the skill for the rare few who actually know how to work and style my type of hair. A basic wash and go is around $200 CAD give or take at a curly hair salon. I'm not aware of a regular normal cheap or affordable place that knows how to do my hair. And that's just my own hair not getting braids or whatever. its sad, it shouldn't be a luxury but it is. there's already a gap of knowledge in the black community and we get an upcharge. bring back the hair renaissance. i want fantasy, chic, cool, fun. i would love to see more variety and not just what's expected
for the hairdresser part i wanna say i think a lot more people are realizing how much of a luxury getting your hair done is. especially since the reality of inflation kicked in. nobody truly has 100-300$ to get their hair done even if they really want to. which is unfortunate. society is stressing consumers pockets leading ppl in the business to believe there is no market for it when in actuality there is , people just can't afford it right now.
Even in my small town I just paid $75 for a haircut (when she said how much it was, I kept my face passive but inside I was going OH DANG Yikes!) and after tip it was almost $100 - I went back to DIY'ing my haircuts. It just made me feel weird that I was spending that on my hair when I need so many other things.
@@kathrynm5841 i truly hate that you had to experience that. it really is gut wrenching to find out that something you really want is just not in the budget. i swear for the past year that's how everything has felt due to inflation. can't breathe without owing someone some money
@@mackenziex3axl it's just too expensive plus tip and outside maintenance. like i get the market and everything but yall are ripping ppls mouths out just for a hair appointment.
When I was young I worked in salons a lot as an assistant; the hours are effing BRUTAL and you just can't make enough money unless you're a very rare individual or you are an owner.
I retrained to become a hairdresser in 2021 after feeling stuck knowing what to do with my life, I saw it was a job I could have my whole life, after going to university to do fine art! I think younger people do want everything quicker (AND the money does suck) and sometimes the quality of education in colleges isn't great. I'm quite surprised though because the hair industry is so creative and there is so many things to do, so many success stories, it actually makes me excited enough that I'm considering being an educator to try and get people to understand how exciting hair can be!
@neevachops a decent haircut is actually quite hard to find, I'm so loyal to my hairdresser cos she is talented & knows how to cut my thick, coarse, wavy hair where so many don't quite get it. I would love a hairdresser with a fine arts background that means creative flair, a good eye and talent! Xx
Im much older and remember when hair stylists were trained at elite "academies" like vidal sassoon and Toni n Guy. The stylists were so talented and their work showed. Clients would leave with precision styles whether structured or flowy with layers. Now most graduate from "express" training schools. When I sit in the chair I can tell who is more experienced and who is not based on how much time they spend on me , how they work on my head, and the precision of my layers. The younger generation want TikTok influencer "jobs"
A personal take on the hairdressing issue in the UK, I trained in 2012-2014 and all I remember is it being drilled into the students that the industry is difficult to get your start in "there's too many training and graduating at the same time fighting for the same jobs" salons popping up in my town - we have a ridiculous amount for a small town - expecting 3+ years of salon experience and not giving opportunities for those just graduating (I understand you want the best for your salon, but no one was willing to take on newbies and help them grow) I don't think anyone from my class actually has a career in hairdressing now, everyone has moved on to other career options, customers nowaday want everything for as cheap as possible and will find cheaper options, whether that's mobile hairdressers or at home kits/RUclips tutorial haircuts... I can totally see why it's a declining trade
I just recently started seeing barber shop content on social media and it’s amazing! I never realized how skilled these people are and how meaningful their work can be.
Thank you so much for your work and research, James! 🙏🏼💖 I feel like your segment about hairdressers and Robert's video about a particular hairdresser on TikTok should've been edited together 😊 I'm honestly not surprised to hear people don't want to pursue hair styling as a career considering the kind of work environment these salons are reputed to have. I also agree with Rachel's comment about the issue with low wages, "you must have a degree" mentality and other factors playing a role, but I feel like work environment toxicity is likely at the top of that list.
All the brands official amazon stores are only available on amazon US and not in Canada! I swear Amazon outside the US sucks and it is hard making sure it is leggit.
It's hard to find legitimate products on Amazon US as well. I'm pretty sure I've been duped on a few brands. During a Welsh Twins live I asked if Korean products can be trusted from Amazon. Both of them were like NO and they told me to always go the the brands official website to see if they have an Amazon link. Good luck to you!
@@megschield8412 yes but usually those links if they exist are only for amazon us! there is no official amazon stores for most brands and the websites most of them are also only for the us! so it sucks because there is no official way to buy most stuff :(
Nothing better than having a great stylist! If youre good at your job you'll ALWAYS have work. // Happy to hear crsck down on fake beauty products. As a matter of fact, while you were talking about HaraHara toner I looked it up to see price. Stared at list wondering how many were fake? Were they all fakes? Price point looked good but varied. This is a huge problem. Lastly, Im not shocked by algorithms favoring certain looks. Sadly, it shows that as far as it seems we've come as an enightened society, Im left to question: Have we? Nice viideo as always!
I worked at a cosmetology school for many years and while we had good initial enrollments we struggled with students completing school and actually going for their licenses.
I don't know what the salary is now but when I started hairdressing as a 'junior' in 1974, I earned £7 a week working for La Croix here in the Midlands. My grandma was a hairdresser and I really wanted to follow in her footsteps (I was also a wicked blow dryer!) but, after my parents split, I had to move into a bedsit which cost me £6 per week so I had to get a different job. 😢
I tried to cut my own bangs a few months ago and of course it didn’t go well. Thankfully my stylist was able to squeeze me in the next morning to fix me up before I was to head to my friends house for an event. When I went to pay, I found out he was charging me TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS. I haven’t been back since.
i honestly would love to work as a hairdresser, but here in germany, you only get paid around 300€ a month during your first year of apprenticeship, while other jobs offer you 900€+ in your first year. i have a friend who is in her third year rn and she said she’s lucky she still lives with her parents because otherwise she would have to work 2 extra jobs just to pay rent, so i find it very sad that hairdresser’s hard work is so under appreciated, seemingly all over the world
also, like you said, here its seen as a low income job picked by young girls that have no clue what they want to do after finishing school, which is such a shame because it’s such an important and creative job
14:33 if I were a hairstylist, I would do home calls only. All the Sola salons in Los Angeles are doing wonderfully. the places where you can rent out your own chair for a day.
13:24 that’s OK. This will create an ebb and flow in the industry that will allow for different ppl to explore the profession and people in different professions in the UK, may be changing careers. Nannies, housekeepers, Retail clerks might want to look into hairdressing now that the young ones aren’t chomping at the bit for all the jobs
To be honest, I don't have the money for a hair salon. I live in northern europe and just for a simple cut and a bit of color (nothing special), I pay at least 150 Eur. Not at the cheapeat salon, but a normal one where the people are payed at least okay. If I do it myself, I spend 20Eur for the same hair dye and another 20Eur for scissors twice a year.
Darling I really recomend get a pair of scissors actually made for cutting hair. I don’t know what kind of scissors you use and what else you use them for, but I’ve had the same pair of hair scissors from the supermarket for the last 5-10 years. A great sewing trick is to take a bit of aluminium aluminium foil and cut through it with your somewhat dull scissors to extend their lifespan.
I don't know if the numbers are low in Japan, but Japan has too few people to do any jobs right now, but here it is common for hairdressers to open up a salon in the first floor of their home, after the necessary apprenticeship ofc, often building the home and salon from scratch. This way the cost is so much lower that it is considered quite a lucrative career if you have the skills and knowledge to run it well.
Yeah, I was gonna say, we’re short on people who cut hair here in Seattle as well. The cost of renting a chair, the lack of hair dressers, and every one already trying to make ends meet, makes haircuts here in Seattle expensive. You can easily drop $140 just on a basic cut and style, and it’s always hit or miss with a hairdresser.
@@Jmexmaldo the rent here in Seattle is crazy. I have a friend talking about leaving his commission job, where he makes 60% and he thought $100 a day was expensive. I’ve been renting for 5 years now… and told him that was a fair price and he was shocked that I said that and could not empathize with him.
I’ve been blessed to have great people as hair salonist! However, the prices of service have soared like everything else! I’m spacing out my appointments to “save” $$ as we’re in the same boat like most with keeping afloat. Thank you for the different topics and presenting them in a very interesting manner…I listened intently to every word!🤗
I'm 36, working in IT and I've aaaaalways wanted to be a hairdresser. I just put it off for so long and if I was to make a career change now I'd be taking a massive pay cut. Also I messed up my wrists from working an office job so long ugh. But I am still sooo tempted to just sack it all in and just do it!!?
I was a cosmo for 14+ years, go for it & keep your wrists and body in good condition! You only have one life. It’s an easy job to work on the weekends & you can slowly build your book up. Don’t think you can’t make money! I know ppl making 15-20k in a month it’s possible but it takes time!
It can be a fun and creative job. Like most professions, enjoying it can depend on your coworkers, at times. If you work in a good salon and enjoy the work, you’ll like it. The aspect I caution people on is that some of the clients will overshare. Sometimes I feel like a therapist who does hair during a session lol.
Britain known for its hair styling/cutting???? Maybe on a generalised level however whenever anyone goes to the hairdressers now the hairdressers always mess up or ignore the customers or only do their job half assed or are just plain rude. I'm not surprised people don't want that sort of job. I've seen so many gen zer's cutting their own hair now or gen X parents cutting their children's hair. Understandably the prices are rising and it's difficult because of The cost of living. I know a girl who did a hairdresser apprenticeship instead of A levels but I feel like because there's so much pressure on "doing a levels otherwise you're dumb and jobless" that after them people aren't that interested in hairstyling because they want to put their subjects to a "better" use. I do feel like many (especially parents) don't see it as a real career so kids are drawn away from the idea which needs to change. Also my hairdresser is retiring soon so I'll have to find another
I'm not on TikTok, I get my tikitokis from Instagram like a real millennial 🤣 but I've seen some creators talking about how TikTok applies an automatic filter to creator's faces and if they don't realize and remove it manually, no one would know the filter is there. Very sad to see, since it creates a fake reality for younger creators and people who consume this content believing they can re create something that is not real, just a filter 😓
Early to one of James’s videos, woohooo! 🤣 I love that jumper you have on, it’s really cute 🙂 I do enjoy these ‘when beauty turns ugly’ videos! Also very happy I can get Haru Haru black rice toner in Boots now, the more K beauty products we can get here the better 💜💜💜
The last few times I’ve been in a salon pretty much the only thing I’d hear from the stylists was them clutching their pearls at my DIY box dye Like I’m not even here for color, I just want a trim. Like stop acting like I just ran over your dog and just cut my bangs
Right!! I don’t use box dye, I actually use professional dye. The first time I went in the hair dresser was judging me so hard. So I was like ok I’ll give you a shot and let you do it… $350 later and my hair was the wrong freaking colour. So yeah no thanks I’ll keep doing it myself 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ next time I went in I was like yeah I loved your cut but not the colour sorry. And she’s like oh who did your hair this time it looks great?! ME AGAIN BITCH ME!!!!!! After I had to wait 3 months for your awful red to fade🤦🏻♀️ So yes to hairdressers for cut but I’m good on my own colour thanks ❤
I've been a stylist/barber for 11 years, and I completely understand why people wouldn't want to get into this line of work. It's hard on your body, expensive schooling, and customers can be unreasonable and unrealistic. I'm trying to start doing more tutorials online and stuff....cause I want to stay in the industry, while still perserving my health and sanity.
When I was a baby stylist I was treated like absolute s***because I was just an assistant so I can understand why young people may not want to go into this career because the first couple of years you're not treated with respect and a lot of salons. However I was lucky enough to find a salon that treated me with respect when I was about to quit. That being said I am glad I did stick it out, because this career has been able to give me a life that I would never thought attainable before, however it does come with a lot of sacrifices at times just like any other career.
Things have changed since I was a hair stylist. It was a long time ago and the people I worked with made a really good living. I just didn't stick with it. PS, I wish we had a Boots. It's so hard to get all the skin care and or makeup you want in one place here.
Im not surprised hairdressers are becoming rarer. They charge way too much in my country and for a luxury service they treat you like dog shit. If i wanted someone to berate me and scartch my scalp and cut my bangs too short, i have a sister who will do it for free.
A lot of them are doing their best and it’s a hard job but I know exactly what you mean. I had an awful experience as a kid that took years to get over and if your hair isn’t “normal” most of them can’t do anything with it. I have long, thick, wavy hair and I’ve never found a hairdresser who can trim my hair, let alone style it. My mum has to fix my hair every time I waste my money trying a hairdresser someone recommends 🫠
Im a stylist here in the uk. I have been for 28 years. Currently i rent a cnair for 7 days a month. I work with some of the nicest people with lovely clients, but all salons haave mediocre, bored, and rude people. It seems to attract extremes: awesome like me, and a-holes like some. Its a service job and people who enjoy being of service are maybe onthe decline.
I can't afford my car payment or any of my other bills right now & I truly miss going to the salon for just maintenance trims & a shampoo/blowout. Wish life wasn't so expensive nowadays.
I love hairdressing. Art that I get paid for?!? My clients are wonderful people that I look forward to seeing. I consider myself lucky to get to do hair.
I love reading comments, you learn so much. I didn't know the price of hair products sky rocketed which is why the prices had. I used to get my hair, which is a quick dry trim on my naturally straight and fine hair, done for about £10 and now it is £75 for the same thing. I just have a straight line cut with some framing. So, as a result, I do not go often. This is without a wash or style. It's £75 because my hair is long, not priced on the type of cut. £55 is the cheapest and for shorter hair, which arguably is a little more difficult if it is a style they are working with to trim. I'm in and out the salon in 25mins. My husband gets his hair done for £15 which takes almost 1 hour and is very technical with blending, trimming, styling, and all. I know the stylists need the money, and I'm sorry I am not providing it anymore... I don't cut my hair at home though, I just let it get to a point it gets caught on things 😅😂 I did a course at school, part of a BTec, on hairdressing so most of the time my husband wants me to cut his hair. I think this scheme actually no longer exists. From that course I think 3 girls went on to hairdressing and still do it.
I’ve been going to my stylist for years. Now that I am really getting gray, it’s not as simple DIY with a box at home. Yes it is a luxury. I’m the one who has to look at my self in the mirror everyday and feel the most confident. I have to budget and spend less on other things. My stylist is an artist.
James, I don’t even like skin care but I somehow stumbled across your channel and now I’m obsessed. Not with skincare, I’m just loving your videos😂. (Rate my skincare routine: Nivea thick blue tin for moisturiser, and a face scrub that’s on offer. But wait, I brew up a concoction of baby oil, baby shampoo, and water to take my make up off. I just make a big bottle and it lasts ages🤣.) BE KIND😂 I’m 31 for reference.
Love the video, as always! Just wanted to say though that the pandemic is still definitely ongoing. I know saying "during the pandemic" has become so normalized but its sadly not scientific reality, and still very impactful on our public health (even more so than when we had measures in place like mask wearing) (systems), economy, and socially especially on disabled folks like me. Thank you ❤
I feel like hairdressing is a luxury. Most things you can genuinely learn yourself and get a friend to help, unless you're still doing balayage for whatever reason lol. I just don't think a lot of my generation feels the same desire to enter a salon and express themselves via that route.
One day I'll learn to barber a decent fade, but for now myself and my partner will top up our hair to go longer between appointments, but leave the fancy stuff (skin fades etc) to the barbers. I used to have a more pixie cut, and you can get away with a mirror and some practice! Luckily I did a lot of my practicing during the pandemic 😅
Even balyage was more easy than people tried to make out. My sister and I did mine from a tutorial with box dye. The next time I paid for a cut the hairdresser heavily complimented my colour and how healthy my hair was the asked where I had it done. When I said it was my sister she was asking what salon she works at lol. She was suddenly unimpressed when she realized it was a home job and talked about how bad it is to use box dye for the rest of the appointment. Hair can be an art for sure but it's really not that deep. Ever since the first sharpened tools dropped people have been figuring out how to cut their hair in cute ways. It grows back.
I wanted to work in a hair salon for years, 12 year old me getting my hair done at Toni&Guy made that my goal, had a pile of their magazines that I would read through all the time. Fast forward 4 years to being convinced not to go to college for it because it’s ‘not a real job’ I finally started working in a salon at around 25 to get training but it was not a good experience & put me off for life! So I can’t say I am surprised that salons are struggling… Such a shame because I know there are some salons who provide amazing education and experience!
As a former Hairstylist/hairdresser with 20yrs experience it definitely took a lot out of me. The first 5-7yrs was to build/grow in a salon, then freelanced the remainder of the years...I had no marketing strategies other than word of mouth. So since late 2018, I've been learning how to build an online biz...its finally coming along after investing lots of time and money... All businesses take time, energy and practice. Hopefully hair clients appreciate their hairstylist/barber because they're worth it.🤑
😢😮 well that’s horrible! I’m scared of no hair stylists! But seriously how awful & honestly something iv never imagined could happen you know? Not surprised by the ‘beauty algorithm’ at all, but I am saddened by it. Thanks 🙏 James xxx ❤
James! What do u think about off brand skin care? As in i have a moisturizer that is equate because at the moment its hard to afford skin care. I like it. I've gotten a few things from TJMaxx too. Which I like! Just curious! Love your content! ❤❤❤
I feel like the same thing is happening in the US with hairdressers because of how difficult it can be to book an appointment if you are a new client. So sad!
I see people talk about how they refuse to buy skincare and beauty products on Amazon because there are so many fakes. I personally have been buying beauty products on Amazon for years and have NEVER received a fake... I'm in the US so maybe that (unfortunately) has something to do with it? Also, my friend has been doing my hair since we graduated high school in 2006 and I'm pretty sure I'd die if she ever moved or quit!
Good evening James. Really enjoyed this episode. Re skin cancer. Cautionary tale. At some point when I about 10 or 11, a mole appeared on my cheek area. My family doctor kept an eye on it. As it grew, my MD sent me to plastic surgeon because my mD was not going remove it from a girl's face. The PS advised to wait as it may stop growth. Saw PS @ 16 to 19. At 20, mole changed shape, colour and size. Just one of these meant time to remove but this was treated as emergency. It was removed under local and while no pain, i felt everything. It took along while to scrape out the 'roots'. Yick. So, keep an eye on your moles because it just might save your health or your life. Be well. Enjoy your day. 🥸🥰
Wow. Thank you James. I have gotten several beauty products in the past from Amazon that did nothing. Influences recommend the product and I bought a cheaper brand that did absolutely nothing. I couldn't understand it but I started going to the site and buying and it worked great. So now I wonder what I bought? Still....
In my country there are so many hairdressers that there a street in my town with 7 hairdressers, and more in the other streets. So I guess we could move some to the UK 😂
I'm in the US. I just quit after fifteen years of doing hair. I hate it. The expectations were unrealistic and people wanted the world but didn't want to pay for it. Now i work from home and make 4x as much with less stress. 🎉
I bought my bioderma micellar water from amazon once... And omg... It was horrendous after a while, really effed up my skin which I'm still recovering from months later! Never again, boots only.
The decline in hair dressers is saddening but not surprising. Trade jobs are in high demand and it's only getting worse, and a good part of this is due to millennials and early gen z having the "you must go to college or you'll only ever work at McDonald's for the rest of your life" ideas shoved down their throat. As an over-educated millennial, the job market is sh!t. It took me three (3) years to get a job that somewhat uses my degree, and I still don't make livable wage. I work at a college, so I see these young adults with this mentality. It's not all of them, but I think it's more prevalent now than it was when I, a young millennial (seriously I'm the last year before the gen z switch) was in high school/college. People know their worth when it comes to a job, which is great and they should. But something I've noticed is a lot of the current group of young adults/older teens expect to go right into whatever their lifelong job will be. No one is considering entry level positions, but that's what they need to get the better paying jobs.
I also think the rise in "get rich quick" social media plays a big role in how younger people (god I sound so old) approach employment. They aren't thinking about entry level positions, they want the job that is going to make them the most money the fastest. And I get it. At least in the US, we're on the brink of another recession, everything is expensive, and everyone wants financial security. Hell, I want that. But learning a trade and accumulating experience takes time--years, in fact. And it's possible to build on that entry level position and move up the chain of command in whatever position they're in. People have standards for jobs--and they should! But the focus is less on the long term and more on the "right now."
Tl;dr: trade jobs are in high demand, the job market sucks, and younger gen z is stuck between a rock and a hard place 90% of the time, corporations need to pay their employees livable wage
I'm also an over-educated millenial in a min wage job market (paramedic) that has to spend *literally thousands upon thousands on initial certification then recert every other year (which are no longer tax deductible thanks to the administration before last...). But we're no where near a recession- the economy is actually sky rocketing and fed interest finally budged for the first time in years. Ehh... I don't want to jinx anything in case things go orange next month 😭
yeah I’m a gen-z and i graduated a year ago, I still am struggling to find jobs. I’ve been volunteering so the gap in my CV isn’t big, but rejection after rejection has been discouraging and demotivated me :( the job market is absolute shiteeee
It takes years, sacrifice and very hard work to establish yourself in any profession. And your right. People want to make a fast and abundant buck now. But in reality, you still have to work hard to make good money.
i'm a zellenial working with high school students and i'm happy to say i see a lot of them going into trades. construction, automotive,, electric & plumbing, hair dressing, etc and i think the more young people realize college isn't worth it if you're not going into something like medical or teaching the better our economy will be. i honestly would say most of my students are riding or below the poverty line and they're the ones who are being smart and getting trade jobs❤
Actually now it makes blue collar jobs more in demand, a lot of gen z are turning to those jobs, its also better for mental and physical Health as well
I got licensed as a hairstyist (specialized in color/nail tech/esthetician/Mua back in the early 1990's. I relocated to a different state that wouldn't transfer my licenses unless I went back to school and got more hours!
After being out of school for a long time and having worked in salons I had zero desire to go back to school *again* and even if I did want to, relocating took all we had financially just to move for my husband's job. So I couldn't afford to go back, I had to immediately get a job in a new city. That led me to working in a different (imho better) salon environment... With dogs!
I have to say, I prefer dogs as clients. My experience with scissors and clippers made dog grooming academy a breeze. I actually specialize in really fancy scissor cuts on standard poodles. Better yet, I have my own private salon now and I've never been happier.
As someone who worked a long time as a hairstyist/MUA/esthetician, I'm glad I had that experience but nothing could make me go back to it. I love my four legged clients 🐾 plus now all the makeup I do is just for fun on here. 😂
As a hairdresser, I don't blame people for not wanting to do this job. I've been at it for 3 years. Don't get me wrong, I TRULY love where I work, who I work with, and the job I do- BUT, I also had to spend thousands on schooling, pay to take the test to get licensed and pay every other year to keep up that license, which for my state the price has doubled, if not tripled, the past few years, and buy all my own things: shears, blow dryer, brushes, combs, clips, all of it. All that to make pretty much minimum wage. So I'm not surprised there is a crisis and if it won't soon be happening in the U.S. Thanks for the wonderful video James 😘
I for one, love the work that you and your fellow hairdressers do. I know that people think it’s all glamorous, but in reality it’s 8-10 hours of standing and getting hair all over you after like you said, paying a lot of money to go to school and get the license. By any means of the word, hairdressing is a profession and the pay and benefits you receive SHOULD reflect on that.
I just want to say that I really appreciate that hairdressers exist 😍
Honestly, I stopped doing hair during covid after nearly 20 years. I was even licensed in 3 states and an instructor. My back is shot, I have no retirement, and after 20 years, Covid crippled me, so I started back working where I did 25 years ago. Customer care, WFH, and sit behind a desk. Have benefits and make more money. Being a cosmetologist/hairdresser is a trult Thankless job that pays very little, never guaranteed 😢 I wish you all of the best❤
I don't know anyone who thinks it's glamorous. My general perception of hairdressing is that it's a high risk, high skill, low page job with limited opportunity for advancement. Most hairdressers I know are trying to leave the field due to poor treatment and low pay (not dissimilar to nursing in some ways). Not sure I've ever heard of it as a glamourous job!
Wow. As a woman in a big US city, I pay ~$125 - 150 minimum each time I get a haircut. This has caused me to cut back on how frequently I go to the salon: I used to go three times/year. In fact, I haven't been in two years because every time I go, the price seems to have increased by $25 - $50. If you move to a big city, you may make more money but it will probably be eaten up by high housing costs. Sorry you are not making good money. It is a great skill to have, imho.
I also have my cosmetology license and I have a very different experience. Compared to other career paths, getting into the beauty industry is rather affordable & can be done in a reasonable amount of time & presents people with the opportunity to become entrepreneurs & business owners with a large growth potential. Some of my friends make wellllllll into 6 figures as hair dressers, bridal hair or makeup, without hefty student loans or a college degree. My cosmetology license is like $75 every other year to maintain - which for me, is rather affordable. My schooling took about one year & my loans total about $6k which I paid off in a lump sum after about a year. I've seen other degrees or licenses that are triple or quadruple the cost. Almost every licensee regardless of industry has to pay for their license - real estate, nurses, etc. so I don't see why cos would be any different. And in grand scheme, cos is very affordable. I think it's a shame that the industry is losing its spark - although in the US, in NJ/NYC, I don't see that as the case. It feels like the industry has soooo many new faces and talents! I honestly think it's a great career - it's a great license. You can make a very considerable living & enjoy what you do. I love my clients, I love playing with their faces & skin, I love going to trainings with different skincare brands, etc. I have so much fun every day. And it was relatively easy, all things considered, to get here.
Also, if you're stuck at minimum wage, try diversifying your skills. Maybe specialize in extensions, blonding, color correction? I tip my hairdresser like minimum $80. That could be an extra $400-500 a day, cash. Provide luxury or specialty services - there is a clientele, they spend a lot of money & they tip. I promise you can make a lot of money with your cos license. Hydrafacial pricing parameters require our spa to charge $230 for one signature treatment & I can guarantee at least 4 clients per shift. People still spend money on these services !!
See this is why im not on TikTok. My hotness would break the app 😊
Lmao I love that
Me but with my sense if humor
Yeah, nah. If we enter the TikTok scene, it would be unfair for the rest. ❤
@@AngieDeAguirre exactly. Got to keep it fair for the kids
Thank you for your service, your hotness
My hairstylist closed her salon at the beginning of the year. Her main problem was that the cost of high quality products skyrocketed, which meant she had to charge her clients more. Many of them complained about the cost of her services and opted to either find another stylist or follow a tutorial on RUclips and do it themselves. The other problem was that people saw altered pictures on social media and had unrealistic expectations about the real results (such as going from box-dyed black hair to platinum blonde in one session, or bright fantasy colors that don't last). Plus, she said that standing all day was ruining her body.
I've refused to do color for the exact same reason as your stylist. The argument isn't worth it anymore. People think they can get a miracle done and won't take "no" for an answer. I'm just done with it.
@@crispyyroseeand come to see you after the desaster to repair the dommage and correct the color. Get mad because you can not correct a lot because they burn the hair and this take more time and cost more…
@@Kate.g. and then come back and complain to your manager that they weren't satisfied...even though you spent 10+ mins explaining how it will come out.... 🙄
@@crispyyrosee 🤣 I quit 11 years ago, but it’s so true! I advice a girl your balayage is more dark now, but after 3-4 wash you will be very blonde. She look very mad after and tell me I am not blonde, her boyfriend love the result and say to her she advice you this will be more blonde … and it’s beautiful. 2-3 weeks later she came back to apologize to me, she is in love with the result, it’s full blond 🤣 that she should have trusted 😅 with social media tone of filter and photoshop, it’s probably worst now.
This I used to dye my hair, myself, consistently 10 or so yrs ago ofc as a teen I thought products were a luxury. Fast forward to about a yr ago I started dying my hair again and was SHOCKED at how much more expensive dyes and developer are now
I’m not on TikTok, mainly because when I was younger my mother said not to read beauty magazines they will only depress you. Sometimes you can just feel the vibe of an app, and TikTok always seemed like a modern day seventeen magazine. Honestly my mother has never led me astray when it comes to beauty advice.
Tiktok just seems like a cesspool to me. I'm not interested at all.
I always considered my hair dresser as important to my life as my doctor, dentist, etc. Maybe even moreso. I had the same one for almost 30 years. In her chair I could talk about anything and everything and she would listen and empathize...we would laugh and I could even let me cry a little if I needed to. I tipped very well and always gifted her with a bit extra at Christmas to make sure she knew how much she was appreciated. She was as much a friend as a service provider. She retired a year ago and although we still have lunch together from time to time I have not been to a hair salon since, because it just isn't the same. Then again, neither am I. 😂🤣😂
Your sweater is so cute!!! I love the ribbons!
ikr i‘d love to know where it‘s from!
@@rafesgf sameeeeee
Me too!! If anyone knows please let me know ;_;
Also following for sweater info 🎀
Yessss where is it frommm
I have friends who graduated as hair dressers and are working at super cuts and scrambling to try and paying back their school loans for the next 40 years. It’s depressing
I have my cos license. I'm technically a skincare specialty - but I know girls make well into 6 figures at their salons or suites - including tips. Specializing in things like blonding, extensions, color correction, bridal, etc. help diversify & bring in a clientele for luxury services. Maybe branch out of "super cuts" as that really is the bare minimum job. (Not to take away stylists working there) That's like choosing to work at a Wendy's over a Michelin restaurant. Where you work attracts your clientele which determines your price point & income.
Also my cos license student loan was a total of $6k - idk who takes 40 years to pay back cos school - I don't even think that's an option?
@@brookehenderson5762 that’s great for you. The school, my friend went to cost her $25,000. She can only afford to pay back the bare minimum every month
@@brookehenderson5762 how nice for you. My friend school cost her $25,000 along with other costs for equipment and things of that nature. She can barely afford to make the bare minimum every month to pay it back.
The tiktok thing, while gross and awful, doesn't surprise me. Hearing this makes me even more glad I'm not on that platform... As for hairstylists, at least in my area, they don't pay enough. The average ~30k per year, while certainly better than nothing, isn't enough to live off of. Personally, I can count on one hand the amount of time I've gone to a salon in the last decade, so I just don't go anyway, but it is sad to hear for those who enjoy the profession.
sometimes i want to indulge and go to the salon and pamper myself but as a curly/tightly coiled afro textured woman with long hair I charged a premium price for my length and then the skill for the rare few who actually know how to work and style my type of hair. A basic wash and go is around $200 CAD give or take at a curly hair salon. I'm not aware of a regular normal cheap or affordable place that knows how to do my hair. And that's just my own hair not getting braids or whatever.
its sad, it shouldn't be a luxury but it is. there's already a gap of knowledge in the black community and we get an upcharge. bring back the hair renaissance. i want fantasy, chic, cool, fun. i would love to see more variety and not just what's expected
for the hairdresser part i wanna say i think a lot more people are realizing how much of a luxury getting your hair done is. especially since the reality of inflation kicked in. nobody truly has 100-300$ to get their hair done even if they really want to. which is unfortunate. society is stressing consumers pockets leading ppl in the business to believe there is no market for it when in actuality there is , people just can't afford it right now.
I get my hair done twice a year now…I used to go every three-four months
Even in my small town I just paid $75 for a haircut (when she said how much it was, I kept my face passive but inside I was going OH DANG Yikes!) and after tip it was almost $100 - I went back to DIY'ing my haircuts. It just made me feel weird that I was spending that on my hair when I need so many other things.
@@kathrynm5841 i truly hate that you had to experience that. it really is gut wrenching to find out that something you really want is just not in the budget. i swear for the past year that's how everything has felt due to inflation. can't breathe without owing someone some money
@@mackenziex3axl it's just too expensive plus tip and outside maintenance. like i get the market and everything but yall are ripping ppls mouths out just for a hair appointment.
The cost of a haircut has gone through the roof, maybe bring the prices down a bit and people would actually come back and pay it
When I was young I worked in salons a lot as an assistant; the hours are effing BRUTAL and you just can't make enough money unless you're a very rare individual or you are an owner.
James has the most soothing ASMR voice on RUclips ❤❤❤❤
I retrained to become a hairdresser in 2021 after feeling stuck knowing what to do with my life, I saw it was a job I could have my whole life, after going to university to do fine art! I think younger people do want everything quicker (AND the money does suck) and sometimes the quality of education in colleges isn't great. I'm quite surprised though because the hair industry is so creative and there is so many things to do, so many success stories, it actually makes me excited enough that I'm considering being an educator to try and get people to understand how exciting hair can be!
@neevachops a decent haircut is actually quite hard to find, I'm so loyal to my hairdresser cos she is talented & knows how to cut my thick, coarse, wavy hair where so many don't quite get it. I would love a hairdresser with a fine arts background that means creative flair, a good eye and talent! Xx
Im much older and remember when hair stylists were trained at elite "academies" like vidal sassoon and Toni n Guy. The stylists were so talented and their work showed. Clients would leave with precision styles whether structured or flowy with layers.
Now most graduate from "express" training schools. When I sit in the chair I can tell who is more experienced and who is not based on how much time they spend on me , how they work on my head, and the precision of my layers.
The younger generation want TikTok influencer "jobs"
A personal take on the hairdressing issue in the UK, I trained in 2012-2014 and all I remember is it being drilled into the students that the industry is difficult to get your start in "there's too many training and graduating at the same time fighting for the same jobs" salons popping up in my town - we have a ridiculous amount for a small town - expecting 3+ years of salon experience and not giving opportunities for those just graduating (I understand you want the best for your salon, but no one was willing to take on newbies and help them grow) I don't think anyone from my class actually has a career in hairdressing now, everyone has moved on to other career options, customers nowaday want everything for as cheap as possible and will find cheaper options, whether that's mobile hairdressers or at home kits/RUclips tutorial haircuts... I can totally see why it's a declining trade
I'm Swedish and I started regularly using sunscreen because of James and Lab Muffin Beauty Science ❤
I just recently started seeing barber shop content on social media and it’s amazing! I never realized how skilled these people are and how meaningful their work can be.
Thank you so much for your work and research, James! 🙏🏼💖 I feel like your segment about hairdressers and Robert's video about a particular hairdresser on TikTok should've been edited together 😊 I'm honestly not surprised to hear people don't want to pursue hair styling as a career considering the kind of work environment these salons are reputed to have. I also agree with Rachel's comment about the issue with low wages, "you must have a degree" mentality and other factors playing a role, but I feel like work environment toxicity is likely at the top of that list.
All the brands official amazon stores are only available on amazon US and not in Canada! I swear Amazon outside the US sucks and it is hard making sure it is leggit.
It's hard to find legitimate products on Amazon US as well. I'm pretty sure I've been duped on a few brands. During a Welsh Twins live I asked if Korean products can be trusted from Amazon. Both of them were like NO and they told me to always go the the brands official website to see if they have an Amazon link. Good luck to you!
@@megschield8412 yes but usually those links if they exist are only for amazon us! there is no official amazon stores for most brands and the websites most of them are also only for the us! so it sucks because there is no official way to buy most stuff :(
Haru Haru sent me the Black Rice Oil Cleanser and Gel Cleanser to review. I love it and intend to get the toner
The toner is so nice, I love it
I know me and my natural haired home girls have BEEN left the salon
It’s wild that that displeasure has crossed over to mainstream hair salons
Nothing better than having a great stylist! If youre good at your job you'll ALWAYS have work. // Happy to hear crsck down on fake beauty products. As a matter of fact, while you were talking about HaraHara toner I looked it up to see price. Stared at list wondering how many were fake? Were they all fakes? Price point looked good but varied. This is a huge problem. Lastly, Im not shocked by algorithms favoring certain looks. Sadly, it shows that as far as it seems we've come as an enightened society, Im left to question: Have we? Nice viideo as always!
I worked at a cosmetology school for many years and while we had good initial enrollments we struggled with students completing school and actually going for their licenses.
I don't know what the salary is now but when I started hairdressing as a 'junior' in 1974, I earned £7 a week working for La Croix here in the Midlands. My grandma was a hairdresser and I really wanted to follow in her footsteps (I was also a wicked blow dryer!) but, after my parents split, I had to move into a bedsit which cost me £6 per week so I had to get a different job. 😢
I tried to cut my own bangs a few months ago and of course it didn’t go well. Thankfully my stylist was able to squeeze me in the next morning to fix me up before I was to head to my friends house for an event. When I went to pay, I found out he was charging me TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS.
I haven’t been back since.
i honestly would love to work as a hairdresser, but here in germany, you only get paid around 300€ a month during your first year of apprenticeship, while other jobs offer you 900€+ in your first year. i have a friend who is in her third year rn and she said she’s lucky she still lives with her parents because otherwise she would have to work 2 extra jobs just to pay rent, so i find it very sad that hairdresser’s hard work is so under appreciated, seemingly all over the world
also, like you said, here its seen as a low income job picked by young girls that have no clue what they want to do after finishing school, which is such a shame because it’s such an important and creative job
14:33 if I were a hairstylist, I would do home calls only. All the Sola salons in Los Angeles are doing wonderfully. the places where you can rent out your own chair for a day.
I dont think there is a hair stylist shortage here in Florida. But maybe there is an overall shortage of excellent ones 💜😎💟
I’ve been doing hair for 30 years in the US and find this interesting. I feel like we have so many hair salons and hairstylists where I live
13:24 that’s OK. This will create an ebb and flow in the industry that will allow for different ppl to explore the profession and people in different professions in the UK, may be changing careers. Nannies, housekeepers, Retail clerks might want to look into hairdressing now that the young ones aren’t chomping at the bit for all the jobs
I just finished hairdresser training 😅
I’ve been using the Bakuchiol eye cream for a couple weeks and I love it!! I got one for my mom too. She’d been interested in bakuchiol
To be honest, I don't have the money for a hair salon. I live in northern europe and just for a simple cut and a bit of color (nothing special), I pay at least 150 Eur. Not at the cheapeat salon, but a normal one where the people are payed at least okay.
If I do it myself, I spend 20Eur for the same hair dye and another 20Eur for scissors twice a year.
Darling I really recomend get a pair of scissors actually made for cutting hair. I don’t know what kind of scissors you use and what else you use them for, but I’ve had the same pair of hair scissors from the supermarket for the last 5-10 years. A great sewing trick is to take a bit of aluminium aluminium foil and cut through it with your somewhat dull scissors to extend their lifespan.
Nahhhh my hairdresser will have me as a client for as long as she wants to because I can’t do what she does by myself 😂
I don't know if the numbers are low in Japan, but Japan has too few people to do any jobs right now, but here it is common for hairdressers to open up a salon in the first floor of their home, after the necessary apprenticeship ofc, often building the home and salon from scratch. This way the cost is so much lower that it is considered quite a lucrative career if you have the skills and knowledge to run it well.
I just notice your sweater, it's so cute! ❤
Yeah, I was gonna say, we’re short on people who cut hair here in Seattle as well. The cost of renting a chair, the lack of hair dressers, and every one already trying to make ends meet, makes haircuts here in Seattle expensive. You can easily drop $140 just on a basic cut and style, and it’s always hit or miss with a hairdresser.
@@Jmexmaldo the rent here in Seattle is crazy. I have a friend talking about leaving his commission job, where he makes 60% and he thought $100 a day was expensive.
I’ve been renting for 5 years now… and told him that was a fair price and he was shocked that I said that and could not empathize with him.
I’ve been blessed to have great people as hair salonist! However, the prices of service have soared like everything else!
I’m spacing out my appointments to “save” $$ as we’re in the same boat like most with keeping afloat.
Thank you for the different topics and presenting them in a very interesting manner…I listened intently to every word!🤗
I'm 36, working in IT and I've aaaaalways wanted to be a hairdresser. I just put it off for so long and if I was to make a career change now I'd be taking a massive pay cut. Also I messed up my wrists from working an office job so long ugh.
But I am still sooo tempted to just sack it all in and just do it!!?
Do it 😭
yeeah do it
omg don't do it these people below are literally INSANE
I was a cosmo for 14+ years, go for it & keep your wrists and body in good condition! You only have one life. It’s an easy job to work on the weekends & you can slowly build your book up. Don’t think you can’t make money! I know ppl making 15-20k in a month it’s possible but it takes time!
It can be a fun and creative job. Like most professions, enjoying it can depend on your coworkers, at times. If you work in a good salon and enjoy the work, you’ll like it. The aspect I caution people on is that some of the clients will overshare. Sometimes I feel like a therapist who does hair during a session lol.
Britain known for its hair styling/cutting???? Maybe on a generalised level however whenever anyone goes to the hairdressers now the hairdressers always mess up or ignore the customers or only do their job half assed or are just plain rude. I'm not surprised people don't want that sort of job. I've seen so many gen zer's cutting their own hair now or gen X parents cutting their children's hair. Understandably the prices are rising and it's difficult because of The cost of living. I know a girl who did a hairdresser apprenticeship instead of A levels but I feel like because there's so much pressure on "doing a levels otherwise you're dumb and jobless" that after them people aren't that interested in hairstyling because they want to put their subjects to a "better" use. I do feel like many (especially parents) don't see it as a real career so kids are drawn away from the idea which needs to change. Also my hairdresser is retiring soon so I'll have to find another
I'm not on TikTok, I get my tikitokis from Instagram like a real millennial 🤣 but I've seen some creators talking about how TikTok applies an automatic filter to creator's faces and if they don't realize and remove it manually, no one would know the filter is there. Very sad to see, since it creates a fake reality for younger creators and people who consume this content believing they can re create something that is not real, just a filter 😓
Early to one of James’s videos, woohooo! 🤣
I love that jumper you have on, it’s really cute 🙂 I do enjoy these ‘when beauty turns ugly’ videos!
Also very happy I can get Haru Haru black rice toner in Boots now, the more K beauty products we can get here the better 💜💜💜
Going to have to try the haruharu products 😍
The last few times I’ve been in a salon pretty much the only thing I’d hear from the stylists was them clutching their pearls at my DIY box dye
Like I’m not even here for color, I just want a trim. Like stop acting like I just ran over your dog and just cut my bangs
@phoenixfritzinger9185 yes the judgement is similar to a dentist tut putting when you admit you don't floss 😆
Right!! I don’t use box dye, I actually use professional dye. The first time I went in the hair dresser was judging me so hard. So I was like ok I’ll give you a shot and let you do it… $350 later and my hair was the wrong freaking colour. So yeah no thanks I’ll keep doing it myself 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ next time I went in I was like yeah I loved your cut but not the colour sorry. And she’s like oh who did your hair this time it looks great?! ME AGAIN BITCH ME!!!!!! After I had to wait 3 months for your awful red to fade🤦🏻♀️ So yes to hairdressers for cut but I’m good on my own colour thanks ❤
James has the best hair, hands down
Lavender oil?! *runs away screaming*
My sister just graduated from cosmetology school for hair. But im not shocked it’s on the decline from what she told me.
I've been a stylist/barber for 11 years, and I completely understand why people wouldn't want to get into this line of work. It's hard on your body, expensive schooling, and customers can be unreasonable and unrealistic. I'm trying to start doing more tutorials online and stuff....cause I want to stay in the industry, while still perserving my health and sanity.
When I was a baby stylist I was treated like absolute s***because I was just an assistant so I can understand why young people may not want to go into this career because the first couple of years you're not treated with respect and a lot of salons. However I was lucky enough to find a salon that treated me with respect when I was about to quit. That being said I am glad I did stick it out, because this career has been able to give me a life that I would never thought attainable before, however it does come with a lot of sacrifices at times just like any other career.
Appreciate the pink ribbons! This right here is why I am not on TT or IG! 🤠
Things have changed since I was a hair stylist. It was a long time ago and the people I worked with made a really good living. I just didn't stick with it.
PS, I wish we had a Boots. It's so hard to get all the skin care and or makeup you want in one place here.
Thanks for the pink ribbons :) 💝
I love the way you talked to your videos here because it feels like a best friend talking to me 😌😌
Im not surprised hairdressers are becoming rarer. They charge way too much in my country and for a luxury service they treat you like dog shit. If i wanted someone to berate me and scartch my scalp and cut my bangs too short, i have a sister who will do it for free.
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A lot of them are doing their best and it’s a hard job but I know exactly what you mean. I had an awful experience as a kid that took years to get over and if your hair isn’t “normal” most of them can’t do anything with it. I have long, thick, wavy hair and I’ve never found a hairdresser who can trim my hair, let alone style it. My mum has to fix my hair every time I waste my money trying a hairdresser someone recommends 🫠
Im a stylist here in the uk.
I have been for 28 years.
Currently i rent a cnair for 7 days a month.
I work with some of the nicest people with lovely clients, but all salons haave mediocre, bored, and rude people. It seems to attract extremes: awesome like me, and a-holes like some.
Its a service job and people who enjoy being of service are maybe onthe decline.
I swear I LOVE haru haru 😭💗 as soon as I can afford it again I’ll re introduce it immediately into my skincare
Sending love from Ireland!!!💞💞💞
I can't afford my car payment or any of my other bills right now & I truly miss going to the salon for just maintenance trims & a shampoo/blowout. Wish life wasn't so expensive nowadays.
Hope you're feeling better, and recovering xx
OMG, your shirt is adorable!!!
I love hairdressing. Art that I get paid for?!? My clients are wonderful people that I look forward to seeing. I consider myself lucky to get to do hair.
Ur sweater is the cutest everrrrr
I recently got the black rice toner from haruharu for the first time and I love it!
I love Haruharu myself!
Absolutely ❤ your sweater, James! xxx
The sweater has me gagged. Slay james
Haru haru is coming to boots! I’m so excited!! Now I just need to find somewhere to get beauty of joeson in the uk
looking good James ❤🔥
I love reading comments, you learn so much. I didn't know the price of hair products sky rocketed which is why the prices had. I used to get my hair, which is a quick dry trim on my naturally straight and fine hair, done for about £10 and now it is £75 for the same thing. I just have a straight line cut with some framing. So, as a result, I do not go often. This is without a wash or style. It's £75 because my hair is long, not priced on the type of cut. £55 is the cheapest and for shorter hair, which arguably is a little more difficult if it is a style they are working with to trim. I'm in and out the salon in 25mins. My husband gets his hair done for £15 which takes almost 1 hour and is very technical with blending, trimming, styling, and all.
I know the stylists need the money, and I'm sorry I am not providing it anymore... I don't cut my hair at home though, I just let it get to a point it gets caught on things 😅😂
I did a course at school, part of a BTec, on hairdressing so most of the time my husband wants me to cut his hair. I think this scheme actually no longer exists. From that course I think 3 girls went on to hairdressing and still do it.
The black top with tiny pink satin bows 😍
I’ve been going to my stylist for years. Now that I am really getting gray, it’s not as simple DIY with a box at home. Yes it is a luxury. I’m the one who has to look at my self in the mirror everyday and feel the most confident. I have to budget and spend less on other things. My stylist is an artist.
James, I don’t even like skin care but I somehow stumbled across your channel and now I’m obsessed. Not with skincare, I’m just loving your videos😂. (Rate my skincare routine: Nivea thick blue tin for moisturiser, and a face scrub that’s on offer. But wait, I brew up a concoction of baby oil, baby shampoo, and water to take my make up off. I just make a big bottle and it lasts ages🤣.) BE KIND😂 I’m 31 for reference.
your sweater is everything! where did you get it? so cute.
That t-shirt is so cute 🫶🏻
Love the video, as always! Just wanted to say though that the pandemic is still definitely ongoing. I know saying "during the pandemic" has become so normalized but its sadly not scientific reality, and still very impactful on our public health (even more so than when we had measures in place like mask wearing) (systems), economy, and socially especially on disabled folks like me. Thank you ❤
Pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness month 🎀
Oh wow, the day on the hair dresses was fascinating. Trying to find a link to that data online to share
Excited for HaruHaru to be at Boots 😊❤
OMG as a curly girly, I NEED a curl specialist to cut my hair :(
Oooh, I haven't tried the rice toner but I will!
OMGGG I REALIZED THE BOWS ON YOUR SHIRT HALFWAY THOUGH THE VID
It’s funny, I’m 37 and I always wanted to be a hairdresser. Always. I work in HR, which is great, but I’m genuinely considering retraining.
I feel like hairdressing is a luxury. Most things you can genuinely learn yourself and get a friend to help, unless you're still doing balayage for whatever reason lol. I just don't think a lot of my generation feels the same desire to enter a salon and express themselves via that route.
I keep a short pixie cut, and if I wasn't blind without my glasses I WOULD cut it myself. (But alas.)
One day I'll learn to barber a decent fade, but for now myself and my partner will top up our hair to go longer between appointments, but leave the fancy stuff (skin fades etc) to the barbers. I used to have a more pixie cut, and you can get away with a mirror and some practice! Luckily I did a lot of my practicing during the pandemic 😅
Even balyage was more easy than people tried to make out. My sister and I did mine from a tutorial with box dye. The next time I paid for a cut the hairdresser heavily complimented my colour and how healthy my hair was the asked where I had it done.
When I said it was my sister she was asking what salon she works at lol. She was suddenly unimpressed when she realized it was a home job and talked about how bad it is to use box dye for the rest of the appointment.
Hair can be an art for sure but it's really not that deep. Ever since the first sharpened tools dropped people have been figuring out how to cut their hair in cute ways. It grows back.
I wanted to work in a hair salon for years, 12 year old me getting my hair done at Toni&Guy made that my goal, had a pile of their magazines that I would read through all the time.
Fast forward 4 years to being convinced not to go to college for it because it’s ‘not a real job’ I finally started working in a salon at around 25 to get training but it was not a good experience & put me off for life! So I can’t say I am surprised that salons are struggling… Such a shame because I know there are some salons who provide amazing education and experience!
As a former Hairstylist/hairdresser with 20yrs experience it definitely took a lot out of me. The first 5-7yrs was to build/grow in a salon, then freelanced the remainder of the years...I had no marketing strategies other than word of mouth. So since late 2018, I've been learning how to build an online biz...its finally coming along after investing lots of time and money...
All businesses take time, energy and practice. Hopefully hair clients appreciate their hairstylist/barber because they're worth it.🤑
I LOVE the haruharu wonder black rice oil cleanser... never using anything else if it stays on the market
😢😮 well that’s horrible! I’m scared of no hair stylists! But seriously how awful & honestly something iv never imagined could happen you know?
Not surprised by the ‘beauty algorithm’ at all, but I am saddened by it.
Thanks 🙏 James xxx ❤
James! What do u think about off brand skin care? As in i have a moisturizer that is equate because at the moment its hard to afford skin care. I like it. I've gotten a few things from TJMaxx too. Which I like! Just curious! Love your content! ❤❤❤
I feel like the same thing is happening in the US with hairdressers because of how difficult it can be to book an appointment if you are a new client. So sad!
i live for these videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I see people talk about how they refuse to buy skincare and beauty products on Amazon because there are so many fakes. I personally have been buying beauty products on Amazon for years and have NEVER received a fake...
I'm in the US so maybe that (unfortunately) has something to do with it?
Also, my friend has been doing my hair since we graduated high school in 2006 and I'm pretty sure I'd die if she ever moved or quit!
Commenting to support you James, got nothing to say lol 😂❤
Good evening James. Really enjoyed this episode. Re skin cancer. Cautionary tale. At some point when I about 10 or 11, a mole appeared on my cheek area. My family doctor kept an eye on it. As it grew, my MD sent me to plastic surgeon because my mD was not going remove it from a girl's face. The PS advised to wait as it may stop growth. Saw PS @ 16 to 19. At 20, mole changed shape, colour and size. Just one of these meant time to remove but this was treated as emergency. It was removed under local and while no pain, i felt everything. It took along while to scrape out the 'roots'. Yick. So, keep an eye on your moles because it just might save your health or your life. Be well. Enjoy your day. 🥸🥰
Wow. Thank you James. I have gotten several beauty products in the past from Amazon that did nothing. Influences recommend the product and I bought a cheaper brand that did absolutely nothing. I couldn't understand it but I started going to the site and buying and it worked great. So now I wonder what I bought? Still....
In my country there are so many hairdressers that there a street in my town with 7 hairdressers, and more in the other streets. So I guess we could move some to the UK 😂
I'm in the US. I just quit after fifteen years of doing hair. I hate it. The expectations were unrealistic and people wanted the world but didn't want to pay for it. Now i work from home and make 4x as much with less stress. 🎉
I love your top! Would totally wear
I bought my bioderma micellar water from amazon once... And omg... It was horrendous after a while, really effed up my skin which I'm still recovering from months later! Never again, boots only.
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Thank you!