7 Quick and Efficient Add On Services To Increase Your Income As A Stylist

Many stylists have seen a decrease in their income due to the changes the pandemic has caused. Most stylists are no longer able to double book, which in turn causes a reduction in pay. A great way to combat this is by adding on quick and efficient salon services. Your knowledge and skills are valuable and should be paid for. You can perform many services as a stylist; here are some of the best services to add to your menu to increase your revenue.

Eyebrow Wax

An eyebrow wax, on average, is about $15. It only takes a couple of minutes, and you could even stack it with a hair mask or glaze. While the mask or glaze is working, you can wax your client’s eyebrows at the shampoo bowl. A lip wax is also another quick waxing service that you can add on for an upcharge.

Bang Trim

Bangs are back in majorly this year, curtain bangs, blunt bangs; you name it, they are back! Whip out your cosmetology shears and trim up some bangs! Bang trims are a quick service that your menu, Your client’s bangs will grow out quickly and will need to be trimmed before the rest of their hair. Having your clients pop back in 2 weeks after their initial appointment for a 5 minute bang trim will have you seeing them more often than usual, which will increase your yearly income.

Hair Mask

A hair mask is the easiest add-on service you can perform. You are already shampooing your client; adding on a hair mask takes little to no effort but will increase your client’s ticket price. Every customer wants shiny, soft hair when they leave a salon; a hair mask will make their hair more shiny and soft; therefore, they will leave with happy, healthy hair.

Clear Glaze

Something great for people who don’t color their hair or perhaps do highlights is a clear glaze. You can charge up to $70 for this quick add-on service, and you can do it right at the shampoo bowl. Adding a clear glaze makes the hair shiny without depositing any color or tone. A clear glaze is an excellent add-on service that your customers will love.

Toner

For blonde clients, especially a toner can make a massive difference in the result of their hair. A lot of times, stylists don’t charge for the toner. You, as a stylist, are paying for that product to be used in their hair, so charging for it is completely necessary if you are not charging for your toners; now's the time to start! Adding this fee on can increase your revenue significantly.

Tape Extensions

Extensions are a MONEYMAKER! Adding a few tape extensions throughout your client’s hair to add fullness takes only a few minutes, but you can charge a hefty price tag for it. Not only will your clients be paying you for the hair but also for the install. Tape extensions are effortless to install and move up. They can add a pop of color, some length, or just some fullness around the face.

Styling Fees

Another fee you can add on is a styling fee for curling or straightening hair. If you are curling your client’s hair for no charge, it makes no sense that you would charge someone to style their hair for an event. Your curling skills are valuable, and they deserve to have a price tag on them. Add on this change to your tickets to increase income.

There are so many different methods and ways to add income as a stylist. Know your value and be confident in that. You went to school and studied to become a professional hairdresser. You deserve to be treated like and paid like a professional. When you go to a coffee shop and ask for an extra shot of espresso or caramel flavoring, they are going to charge you for it! Things are no different as a hairstylist, and your services deserve to be paid for. Another way to increase your income is by selling retail to your customers. Retail can make a significant difference with little to no effort as well.