This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear 👂 just yesterday I was talking to my brother & mom about this! So glad you are doing this video makes me feel less guilty from charging my clients/family!
@ Kaysea, maybe put a sign up, with the services & the prices, the you don't have to explain. Or have a small menu, for lack of a better word, with the services & prices listed. We used to go to Pet smart, for our small dog, & usually it was around the same rage, unless something extra. CHARGE, Because people Really need their dogs groomed, & you do your work with compassion and care. We didn't care how much, we just wanted someone who was kind, gentle & good 🙂🌸👍
I feel like the hair salon I go to almost undercharges. every time I leave with exactly what I wanted and I feel I should be paying more than what they ask. I always try to give bigger tips bc I have never been so happy with my hair!!
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I’m right about to graduate and I grew up a lot like you with the diy & drugstore stuff so I’m always nervous to ask for money when I do freelance type work for weddings or dances. This really helped.
just wanted to say i started watching your videos about 6 months before they finally motivated me to quit my 9-5 tiring no-room-for-improvement job to become an apprentice in a salon!! i take my boards in July of 2022. these tips are super helpful. thanks for posting, youre doing amazing!!
Salaried employees like myself do have to work extra hours for free… it sucks. But I get your point!!!! Also love stylists who give the price consult upfront don’t have me guessing because that is anxiety inducing and will have me canceling.
I have been watching you since the beginning of my cosmetology career in 2019 thank you for all your videos and all your helpful information I look forward to seeing your videos. As a new stylist it's so tough and seeing everything you've gone through gives me hope in this profession Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much for this Sam! I’ve been doing hair for almost 3 years and following you for a while too (so glad I found you) and your videos are so helpful and inspiring. This industry is so hard but I love it! You have no idea how much I relate ❤️❤️ was getting so stuck in the cycle of worrying about other peoples wallets and not my own, still working on it but it’s so tough
They WILL, Give their money to someone else if not you. So take it. It's yours & you deserve it ! All your training, your, & your tools, They cost 💜🕊️ " A workman / or woman IS worthy of their wage "
Omg you made this video right on time. 😩 This is something I’ve been dealing with for a while but has now, I couldn’t figure out for the life of me how I was seeing more people and doing more services but I’m not seeing it in return. Turns out I have been under charging (unknowingly) for my work. 😬 Also, struggle with clients paying my prices. They’re always looking for something cheap.
I wish more hair stylist did this. MAYBE then i would actually go back to a salon and get my hair professionally cut.... I currently just do it at home but sometimes i do want to go to the salon. But having the price be told AFTER they are done is annoying. I always try to get at least a range so I know what to expect but i always get the same answers "oh well your hair is curly so we cant really tell you how much it will be", "oh your hair is too dense so we cant really tell you how much it will be" i got so sick of feeling embarrassed bcuz of my hair that i just bought shears and do it at home. More hair stylist should be more like you. Or at least follow some of these.
Same! I have very thick and curly/wavy hair and I end up spending a lot more money than expected. They would call over another stylist to help do my hair and I have to end up tipping both stylist when I didn’t ask for 2 people.
People wouldn’t go to a restaurant and try to haggle with the waiter about the prices of an appetizer or ask for a free glass of wine. The same goes for your hair, nails, lashes or whatever other service you want. When people provide a service, you should respect that and if you can’t afford it, it’s not their fault or responsibility to change the price.
YES girl. I am in a wedding in August. Bride is super chill & longtime friend, says we can all do our own hair. Everyone agreed upon that, but I guarantee someone will ask me to do it for them. Honey I have Venmo. 😘 I’m literally only bringing the bare minimum with me to do my own hair and that’s it. Of course I’d help the bride because she’s been my friend forever, but this isn’t going to turn into a full bridal party and me working. Hell. No.
Damn Girl, You’re so good at this! The advice about how to talk to your clients, how to know your worth- But honestly you’re so good at talking and relating on your channel. Well Done!💜👏👏👏👏
Im in cosmo school and I've been binge watching your videos...you have such great advice...thank you for sharing! Wish me luck for afterward...I really feel like hair is my passion...I totally resonated with what you said...why would I charge for something I enjoy doing 😅
Love this video,I got hair done into a balayage like 2 almost 3 years ago and I only got charged about 158 the stylist told me before even going ,and than that same year I went to get a different balayage with different stylist but she didn’t tell me pricing until she was finished and it was twice the amount of my first balayage I was like 😳😳 ,she said it’s because my hair is thick 😑,I feel like there needs to be more stylist like you very helpful
yes, girl! So right! I work in retail selling high-end cosmetics and fragrances. Costumers constantly b*tching about prices to us- and in my case it's not even something I have control over. You can buy a 10 dollar face cream from a drug store...nobody needs luxury skincare or fragrance to survive. You can't afford? Don't buy! End of story!
Thanks so much Sam you love beautiful by the way x I found the pandemic was a total re set for my salon . I only do one at a time nowadays and feel pricing has gone up also due to ppe and sanitizer and disposable gear too. So if I only can do one client now it needs to cost more . Clients are happy once they are safe in salon and most are very happy to pay more now for a one to one service. I find I'm much much less stressed also and actually enjoy my work more instead of constant time pressures.
You nailed it again !!! Great video I have struggled with pricing and it is hard if you are a nail tech even though you have discount salons they end up chargeing more than what you think you will be paying, my price is outlined from the start..This was such an inspirational video thank you Cheers :)
I love you you help me so much you go girl you just tell us all about timing I can get a Lotta great results should I feel guilty For charging my rates of 40 years experience
Hi Sam! What is the appropriate % to tip on a beauty/hair service? Should I treat it as if I am going to a restaurant 20% of the bill or what is standard for these types of services.
We were in extreme poverty I had to pay my beauty school my dad cut our hair my mom paid for 2 haircuts till I got a job after school my parents ingrained in me makeup and beauty salons were a luxupyry food other pellet I had that poverty mentally so I had trouble and what I was worth because I thought everyone was poor like me until I started seeing the houses in the cars that they were driving etc. I’m slowly beginning to get it. I’ve been in the industry for a very long time but I’m beginning to get it that’s my job. This is the way I pay my bills. I chose this career because I like making people feel good and making people look good and that definitely is priceless so I’m learning that I must charge or else I get resentful and think to myself what am I doing? Jean, I’m working so hard but cannot pay my own bills
Awesome video sam! I have a video request! Could you do a video talking about how to hired in a salon as a stylist? What were some of the interview questions? I would appreciate it🥰
Thank you :) To be honest, my first salon offered me a job without even applying because I knew the owner’s daughter and the second one was with my boss now, who is extremely easy going and I was referred by another employee at the time. So I never had a traditional interview at a salon, so I honestly don’t even know what they would typically ask. But my best advice is to have a portfolio (Instagram works for that too), dress to fit in at the salon, and have some of your own questions prepared! So many people solely focus on what they will be asked and don’t think about what they need to be asking. You need to make sure this is definitely the right fit for you, so I would ask things like “do you offer education?” “Does the salon supply everything for the stylists?” “How much control do your stylists have over their schedule?” Etc.
This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear 👂 just yesterday I was talking to my brother & mom about this! So glad you are doing this video makes me feel less guilty from charging my clients/family!
Hi Sam. I'm not a hair stylist but as a client i enjoy learning from your videos. And your makeup looks stunning in this video!
Love this! Im a dog groomer, so same but dogs not people and im always so insecure telling clients my price!
@ Kaysea, maybe put a sign up, with the services & the prices, the you don't have to explain. Or have a small menu, for lack of a better word, with the services & prices listed. We used to go to Pet smart, for our small dog, & usually it was around the same rage, unless something extra. CHARGE, Because people Really need their dogs groomed, & you do your work with compassion and care. We didn't care how much, we just wanted someone who was kind, gentle & good 🙂🌸👍
I feel like going to Pennsylvania just to get my hair done by you!
I feel like the hair salon I go to almost undercharges. every time I leave with exactly what I wanted and I feel I should be paying more than what they ask. I always try to give bigger tips bc I have never been so happy with my hair!!
This is exactly what I needed to hear. I’m right about to graduate and I grew up a lot like you with the diy & drugstore stuff so I’m always nervous to ask for money when I do freelance type work for weddings or dances. This really helped.
You look absolutely stunning in this Sam ❤️❤️❤️ I could totally relate because i am I freelance makeup artist and it was hard to create prices
Thank you!! Omg yeah, when you’re freelancing it’s super hard because you’re 100% setting your own prices and rules.
That blush looks amazing on you. I love your make up in this vid, so fresh and glow-y!
just wanted to say i started watching your videos about 6 months before they finally motivated me to quit my 9-5 tiring no-room-for-improvement job to become an apprentice in a salon!! i take my boards in July of 2022. these tips are super helpful. thanks for posting, youre doing amazing!!
First off, I love the lighting here Sam!! Alright back to watching the video 😆
Thank you! It was just natural lighting in our bedroom :)
Salaried employees like myself do have to work extra hours for free… it sucks. But I get your point!!!! Also love stylists who give the price consult upfront don’t have me guessing because that is anxiety inducing and will have me canceling.
I have been watching you since the beginning of my cosmetology career in 2019 thank you for all your videos and all your helpful information I look forward to seeing your videos. As a new stylist it's so tough and seeing everything you've gone through gives me hope in this profession Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much for this Sam! I’ve been doing hair for almost 3 years and following you for a while too (so glad I found you) and your videos are so helpful and inspiring. This industry is so hard but I love it! You have no idea how much I relate ❤️❤️ was getting so stuck in the cycle of worrying about other peoples wallets and not my own, still working on it but it’s so tough
They WILL, Give their money to someone else if not you. So take it. It's yours & you deserve it ! All your training, your, & your tools, They cost 💜🕊️ " A workman / or woman IS worthy of their wage "
*Your time
YOUR SKIN! GIRL, YOU ARE GLOWING!!!
Omg you made this video right on time. 😩 This is something I’ve been dealing with for a while but has now, I couldn’t figure out for the life of me how I was seeing more people and doing more services but I’m not seeing it in return. Turns out I have been under charging (unknowingly) for my work. 😬 Also, struggle with clients paying my prices. They’re always looking for something cheap.
Sounds like you need new clients!!
girl you look so beautiful in this video
I wish more hair stylist did this. MAYBE then i would actually go back to a salon and get my hair professionally cut.... I currently just do it at home but sometimes i do want to go to the salon. But having the price be told AFTER they are done is annoying. I always try to get at least a range so I know what to expect but i always get the same answers "oh well your hair is curly so we cant really tell you how much it will be", "oh your hair is too dense so we cant really tell you how much it will be" i got so sick of feeling embarrassed bcuz of my hair that i just bought shears and do it at home. More hair stylist should be more like you. Or at least follow some of these.
Same! I have very thick and curly/wavy hair and I end up spending a lot more money than expected. They would call over another stylist to help do my hair and I have to end up tipping both stylist when I didn’t ask for 2 people.
Sam your makeup 🔥 idk if it’s the bomb brows
,blush or gloss but I love it
super appreciate this content! thank you for this talk, it was much needed ✨
I love how you’re like No, no , no, no, no, no. Great video.., great advice!!!
I love this! Except the office desk job part…honey, we are *always* asked to do more and work longer lol
Haha! That’s pretty funny
True! Always getting more tasks added on without a raise lmao
@@NachoAE360 yes girl! Annoying!
People wouldn’t go to a restaurant and try to haggle with the waiter about the prices of an appetizer or ask for a free glass of wine. The same goes for your hair, nails, lashes or whatever other service you want. When people provide a service, you should respect that and if you can’t afford it, it’s not their fault or responsibility to change the price.
@ Madeline, You are so right, good example.🕊️✔️
YES girl. I am in a wedding in August. Bride is super chill & longtime friend, says we can all do our own hair. Everyone agreed upon that, but I guarantee someone will ask me to do it for them. Honey I have Venmo. 😘 I’m literally only bringing the bare minimum with me to do my own hair and that’s it. Of course I’d help the bride because she’s been my friend forever, but this isn’t going to turn into a full bridal party and me working. Hell. No.
Exactly!!!!
Damn Girl, You’re so good at this! The advice about how to talk to your clients, how to know your worth- But honestly you’re so good at talking and relating on your channel. Well Done!💜👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much!!
Please show
this make up routine 🌸
You’ll see it in my next vlog! :)
Is it just the camera or is your under eyes coloring different from the rest of your face?
@@tazzel10 I was trying a new undereye concealer that I didn’t end up liking
I love for response to that client, it's perfect!
Im in cosmo school and I've been binge watching your videos...you have such great advice...thank you for sharing! Wish me luck for afterward...I really feel like hair is my passion...I totally resonated with what you said...why would I charge for something I enjoy doing 😅
Aw! Good luck!! :)
This is so good!! I died at the gas price comparison LOL so true
Love this video,I got hair done into a balayage like 2 almost 3 years ago and I only got charged about 158 the stylist told me before even going ,and than that same year I went to get a different balayage with different stylist but she didn’t tell me pricing until she was finished and it was twice the amount of my first balayage I was like 😳😳 ,she said it’s because my hair is thick 😑,I feel like there needs to be more stylist like you very helpful
yes, girl! So right! I work in retail selling high-end cosmetics and fragrances. Costumers constantly b*tching about prices to us- and in my case it's not even something I have control over. You can buy a 10 dollar face cream from a drug store...nobody needs luxury skincare or fragrance to survive. You can't afford? Don't buy! End of story!
Thanks so much Sam you love beautiful by the way x I found the pandemic was a total re set for my salon . I only do one at a time nowadays and feel pricing has gone up also due to ppe and sanitizer and disposable gear too. So if I only can do one client now it needs to cost more . Clients are happy once they are safe in salon and most are very happy to pay more now for a one to one service. I find I'm much much less stressed also and actually enjoy my work more instead of constant time pressures.
Agreed! It was a nice reset for us too!
Love this! More videos like this please 💖
You nailed it again !!! Great video I have struggled with pricing and it is hard if you are a nail tech even though you have discount salons they end up chargeing more than what you think you will be paying, my price is outlined from the start..This was such an inspirational video thank you Cheers :)
I love you you help me so much you go girl you just tell us all about timing I can get a Lotta great results should I feel guilty For charging my rates of 40 years experience
Hey Sam you're eyebrows look amazing did you get them laminated?
Hi Sam! What is the appropriate % to tip on a beauty/hair service? Should I treat it as if I am going to a restaurant 20% of the bill or what is standard for these types of services.
We were in extreme poverty I had to pay my beauty school my dad cut our hair my mom paid for 2 haircuts till I got a job after school my parents ingrained in me makeup and beauty salons were a luxupyry food other pellet I had that poverty mentally so I had trouble and what I was worth because I thought everyone was poor like me until I started seeing the houses in the cars that they were driving etc. I’m slowly beginning to get it. I’ve been in the industry for a very long time but I’m beginning to get it that’s my job. This is the way I pay my bills. I chose this career because I like making people feel good and making people look good and that definitely is priceless so I’m learning that I must charge or else I get resentful and think to myself what am I doing? Jean, I’m working so hard but cannot pay my own bills
Awesome video sam! I have a video request! Could you do a video talking about how to hired in a salon as a stylist? What were some of the interview questions? I would appreciate it🥰
Thank you :) To be honest, my first salon offered me a job without even applying because I knew the owner’s daughter and the second one was with my boss now, who is extremely easy going and I was referred by another employee at the time. So I never had a traditional interview at a salon, so I honestly don’t even know what they would typically ask. But my best advice is to have a portfolio (Instagram works for that too), dress to fit in at the salon, and have some of your own questions prepared! So many people solely focus on what they will be asked and don’t think about what they need to be asking. You need to make sure this is definitely the right fit for you, so I would ask things like “do you offer education?” “Does the salon supply everything for the stylists?” “How much control do your stylists have over their schedule?” Etc.
@@styledbysamvay awesome! Thanks for the reply!
SOOOO GOODI!!!
New Esti here! This was great Sam, thank youuuuuu
THANK YOU SO MUCH !
Hi love your channel. Love videos like this one very informative. Where can I get the black lamp :)
Thank you! It was from Home Goods.
Hair stylists deserve raises too!!
Sam, what’s your favorite round brush for blow drying?
I raised my prices in March.. and am still booked out 10-12 weeks.. should i raise them again? Is it too soon?
Omg you look so beautiful
Loooove your vlogs!!!!!
Your hair got so long !! Omg
Hey looking good 😊
Thank you :)
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