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PSA: I used to think charging more for a skin fade was a no-brainer, but a client changed my mind.
I was talking with a regular, a guy named Mike who comes in every two weeks, and he brought up my pricing. I charge an extra $8 for a skin fade, which I figured was fair for the extra time and skill. He said, 'Patricia, I come here because you do a great fade every time. Charging extra for it feels like you're penalizing me for wanting the cut you're best at.' That hit different because he wasn't complaining about the price itself, but the message it sent. In my experience, a good fade is the core of a modern men's cut, not an add-on. It made me rethink my whole menu. I'm dropping the upcharge starting next month. Has anyone else moved to a flat rate for fades?
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thompson.abby18d ago
Honestly that client is a genius for putting it that way. It's like a pizza place charging extra to NOT burn the crust. You're already paying for the skill, the upcharge just feels like a weird tax on quality. Good on you for seeing the bigger picture and dropping it. That kind of thinking builds way more loyalty than an extra eight bucks ever could.
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karenm4918d ago
Spot on. I see this everywhere now, companies charging extra for what should be the basic good version. Like a coffee shop charging for real cream instead of the powdered stuff, or a car wash upcharging for a full dry. It makes you feel nickel and dimed for expecting basic quality. Your client is right, it changes how people see the value. Charging a flat rate for your best work shows confidence.
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