Is this true or a rumor?

[Doodlegirl]

I spent a few weeks looking for a hair salon for a good cut. It seems that one salon close to me has a system where one pays according to the talent or skill level of the hairdresser. Later I learned the person who owns that also owns several of the other salons around the Villages and the Beauty School.

I believe in capitalism so that's not the problem, hey, we wouldn't have cars without it, but, I finally was able to find a salon where the prices were not according to skill level and for some reason I can't explain, I had alot more confidence in my first Village hair cut. I am curious if people from other parts of the Country have salons that charge that way? This was a first for me.

[Carla B]

Yes, "Visible Changes" in Texas. It originated in Houston in the late 70's. As I recall, they have several levels of stylists, depending on how many thousands of haircuts they've done and how often they are requested by a client. It seems to work for them, since they've expanded greatly to other major cities in Texas.

[texasfal]

Carla B - are you from Housxton? I'm from Pasadena. I would love to meet another Texan.

[Carla B]

Yes, we're from Houston. My husband is a native Houstonian, and I spent most of my life there. It'd be great to meet you too. We can pm.

[angiefox10]

Many of he salons in my area charge according to skill and talent! In fact I go to one. I thought I was saving money to go to a salon that doesn't. I think it was my most expensive haircut EVER!!! She cut it... then re cut it and then I went back to Mario Tricoci and got it cut right. Lesson learned.

[Schaumburger]

Many of he salons in my area charge according to skill and talent! In fact I go to one. I thought I was saving money to go to a salon that doesn't. I think it was my most expensive haircut EVER!!! She cut it... then re cut it and then I went back to Mario Tricoci and got it cut right. Lesson learned.

I think this practice of charging by skill level/experience is fairly common in the Chicago area. I have to go every 7 weeks just to keep up with gray hairs that I'm seeing more of now -- thanks Dad (he was totally grey by his late 40's).

[momesu]

A lot of the true "salons" in my area charge like this. If you want a place where all pay the same price you have to go to somewhere like Hair Cuttery. Which by the way is where I have finally found someone who give me a fabulous haircut which stays nice for about 6-8 weeks when I get it cut again. I dread having to find a new place when I get to FL. Took me 35 years to find this stylist! And she only costs me $25 with tip!

Suzanne

[Pturner]

Yes, we have salons that charge by skill level in ATL. Usually you can read their resumes and book the one you want online.

[billmar]

went to salon in northern VA. They also had different level stylist/prices. This was a very nice salon and I used different stylist depending on who was available...one was higher level than the other and I gotta say they were both just as good. Maybe it's a way for the salon to give the stylist a pay raise and pass the cost on to the client. :laugh:

[TednRobin]

I have to get out more, I have never heard of this type of salon pricing.

[Doodlegirl]

I found a wonderful place in LSL after a long search. I knew I was on the right track when I telephoned and asked the price of a cut and blow dry and they asked about how long my hair...so, I think I'll stick to that one, which was kinda fun anyhow with adorable gifts and other beauty options. I need all the beauty options I can get. Plus, if I ended up where the charged by skill level and I took the lowest, I would be sobbing for the hairdresser's sense of self worth and then my hair would be really hard to cut while my shoulders were heaving up and downk:laugh:

[TednRobin]

I found a wonderful place in LSL after a long search. I knew I was on the right track when I telephoned and asked the price of a cut and blow dry and they asked about how long my hair...so, I think I'll stick to that one, which was kinda fun anyhow with adorable gifts and other beauty options. I need all the beauty options I can get. Plus, if I ended up where the charged by skill level and I took the lowest, I would be sobbing for the hairdresser's sense of self worth and then my hair would be really hard to cut while my shoulders were heaving up and downk:laugh:

LoL. Please PM the name of the shop. I will need a place to go this winter. I hate going to a strange place to get my hair done. :undecided:

[Schaumburger]

A lot of the true "salons" in my area charge like this. If you want a place where all pay the same price you have to go to somewhere like Hair Cuttery. Which by the way is where I have finally found someone who give me a fabulous haircut which stays nice for about 6-8 weeks when I get it cut again. I dread having to find a new place when I get to FL. Took me 35 years to find this stylist! And she only costs me $25 with tip!

Suzanne

Suzanne, You will just have to take your stylist with you when you move to TV! :)

[Golf View]

I've been using stylists at Fantastic Sam's on 27 across from Sam's Club with varying success. Most are pretty good. My friend decided to try it and she had the best cut she had in a very long while. Ask for Claudine and if she is there and you are a walk in, you just wait. Otherwise you may phone for appt with her, I think before 10 am on the day you wish to go in and there could be a small extra charge. Watch for coupons and Tuesday is senior day.

[marcus' mommy]

So where did you finally end up to get the good haircut? I am unhappy with Cal's Barbershop and need a change, but one I feel comfortable with as well.

Thanks!

[momesu]

I hate to admit that I've caved in to high hair cut costs and am going to Tuscany Spa in LSL. I've never spent this much on my hair, but the cut is really good and when I go in after 6-7 weeks for a trim it still looks as good as the day I got it cut, just longer. The service is wonderful and when I go in the afternoon I even get a glass of wine. Unfortunately my appointment this week is at 9:15am so I Will have to settle for coffee or juice.
I did try several other places when I got down to TV. The cuts where fine the day I got them but as soon as I washed my hair it looked awful. So I pay the price for a good cut.
Suzanne

[NotGolfer]

Dimensions and others here in T.V. charges that way..supposedly by "skill"! I'm wondering "if" there could be other under-lying reasons. Perhaps the number of clients they bring in along with the sales of product. At some of these salons they will try to offer a client their products--then want to "layer" that with other products! Just a thought or maybe observation! I've had bad cuts by stylists that supposedly were at a "higher" level.

[Sanibel7]

I am also unhappy with Cal's. I ask them to cut my hair a certain way and describe it and even drew a picture and they always cut it the same. On one occasional I told her that I had asked her to cut my hair shorter than she did and she started to shorten it and the lady from the front came over to her and whispered something to her. This ticked her off and she told me that she was done fooling around with me. I guess she was taking to long with me. I haven't been back since.

[Barefoot]

I've never been in a Salon that didn't charge different prices for varying skill levels. And that includes Canada as well as the US. It makes sense ... you have your newbies and apprentices, your junior and senior stylists, and the grand pooh bahs of color and style.

[greenhillsgirl]

It was the same back in PA. Since I recently lost my hair cutter here in TV, where is this Mario guy?

[rubicon]

I spent a few weeks looking for a hair salon for a good cut. It seems that one salon close to me has a system where one pays according to the talent or skill level of the hairdresser. Later I learned the person who owns that also owns several of the other salons around the Villages and the Beauty School.

I believe in capitalism so that's not the problem, hey, we wouldn't have cars without it, but, I finally was able to find a salon where the prices were not according to skill level and for some reason I can't explain, I had alot more confidence in my first Village hair cut. I am curious if people from other parts of the Country have salons that charge that way? This was a first for me.

Its a fact jack...a normal practice everywhere, Authority I cite my bride

[buckscounty]

What saloon did you finally go with?

[applesoffh]

I know the salons of which you write. I went for 5 months, until I got sick and tired of paying $60 for a haircut, including tax and tip, when my hair is approx. 1 1/2" long and doesn't need a blow drying. I gave up and went to Cal's Barber Shop, where the woman who cuts hair there did a lovely job for $14. Of course, I'm not suggesting that this is a solution for you, but be careful...the salons in TV almost all work on the "grading system" and you'll probably have to look just outside the compound to find more reasonable alternatives. BTW - all the salons use Redkin products, an the stylists are being continually schooled to upgrade their status in the salons.

[Arubagirl2000]

Having just moved here, I had no clue where to go. After asking several people - Cal's Barber Shop in SS was recommended the most. I go to the beauty salon part, and lucked out with my hairdresser, Mary. I think she is the greatest. She actually uses the same beauty products that my last hairdresser used.

[galeforce]

We have that here in Indy now except here, it's just based on seniority. Whoever has been there the longest gets to charge more. It has nothing to do with skill level. If you could see my current haircut, you'd chuckle. Next visit, I try the new gal!

[asianthree]

ulta salons use this system you pay more for experience