Stylist prices & schedules
Stylists Prices
Stylists are free to set their own prices (hourly rates} within reason. The exception to this are stylists new to the floor in which case the salon will set the beginning hourly rate. The salon has final say on hourly rates, but will rarely intercede when busy, experienced stylists want to raise their prices.
Your hourly rate should be a result of how busy you are and of your skill and experience level relative to others in the salon and the Austin market. 70% booked is considered a minimum for raising your hourly rate, except for stylists in their first few years on the floor, in which case it may make sense to take an increase before 70% booked. The less experience a stylist has, the more the salon will be involved in helping them set an hourly rate that will ensure growth. Setting an hourly rate higher than your skills, marketing and client handling ability justify will set you up for failure.
Stylists Work Schedule
Stylists are allowed to set their own schedule once they are 50% booked for 3 consecutive months. The salon has found that allowing some stylists to set their own schedules when they are barely booked has resulted in stylists choosing hours that are the least likely to get booked.
Most clients in the lower to mid level price points want after-work and weekend appointments, so they don’t have to take off work. If you are new to the salon with few clients and don’t want to come in early, stay late or work weekends, you will struggle trying to build a career. We recommend you set your schedule with this in mind.
The salon has final say on schedule. We will try to accommodate your desired schedule, but there are a few non-negotiables. as follows:
Assistants cannot set their own schedule.
Stylists in their first year on the floor (not including assisting) must work every Saturday and two days per week until closing in order to build faster. Weekends and evenings are prime time for appointment requests.
Major schedule changes must be phased in over time to minimize moving client appointments.
See the benefits section of the manual for minimum work requirements to qualify for insurance and paid time off.
Station Sharing
If you set a schedule that results in your assigned station being unused for entire days or for large parts of days, the salon may consolidate your hours into full days and/or you may have to share the station with another stylist who works when you don’t. This allows the salon to produce revenue at the station when you’re not at work.
To set or change your schedule talk to the Salon Manager.