Know your actual cost
Pricing starts with supplies, rent or commission structure, tools, booking time, consultation time, taxes, education, and the unpaid administrative work around each appointment.
Do not copy another stylist blindly
Another professional's price may reflect years of demand, location, specialization, speed, or overhead you do not share. Use market research, but build a price that fits your current service quality and business reality.
Raise prices with a reason
Price changes should connect to better service, clearer policies, stronger demand, advanced education, or rising costs. Communicate cleanly and give clients enough notice before the change takes effect.