Renting to hairstylist??
I've been thinking about adding one chair to my spa so I can rent it out to a hairstylist. So, I'm wondering what have been people's experience adding that service to there store. Any feedback would be great!!
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Permalink Reply by David Torres on
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Hi, I own a salon/spa and have 6 chairs and two treatment rooms. It can get a little noisy for the spa side. I think one chair would be a fabulous Idea. We offer a comp comb out/ restyle with all spa services. The clients love it. Also the stylist should have no problem building if you have a busy spa. Just be sure the stylist is far enough from the treatment rooms so noise is not an issue.
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Permalink Reply by Marty Glenn on
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Elizabeth
Hair stylists tend to be a little more free spirited then estys. My opinion of course :) but I would make sure I found a hair professional that really appreciated the skin so that they get it. Then when you have clients new or old that flow between the professions it is seamless.
I would also make sure your current skin pros are 100% on the idea since I am sure those relationships are close and opinionated as well.
Marty
SkinCareScience.com
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth on
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Thank you for the advice. Do you have any recommendations on handling hair back bar? If the stylist is renting is it customary that they purchase it?
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Elizabeth
You can do that so many different ways...
But I would make this situation 100% rent and the pro brings everything. If you are 100% skin and bringing this in then make it black and white and just get a check but make the hair pro responsibility for everything. If you get involved in this or that and hers or mine and I pay this and you pay that, it might make it a headache.
Marty
SkinCareScience.com
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I agree! Thank you for your advice. I was also concerned if one chair seemed "cheesey" and ofcourse handling the noise.
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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on
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I think one chair can seem very sweet and cozy. Depending on your decor, you could really have fun with blending it into your existing business. If it is in an open space within the spa, you might want to investigate some sort of sound buffer... My idea would be to have it enclosed within product shelving. Bottles and jars of oil/water emulsions make great sound insulations ;) I also agree that it's SO important to find the right fit. I would charge an application fee of $25-$50, nonrefundable, to weed out anyone who is not a serious businessperson. This also means investing in a robust rental contract/lease between your two businesses that includes things like what you consider to be professional dress/presentation for your space, whether or not they will be carrying their own retail, and even down to the hours of operation you expect. Basically, brainstorm on every imaginable worst-case-scenario for the next few weeks, and then meet with your lawyer to draft the lease. I always use the relationship between a hotel and the coffee shop chain in the lobby... clearly both sides have very clear expectations and requirements upon one another. The coffee shop would not survive if the hotel decided to no longer pay a receptionist; the hotel's needs would not be met if the coffee shop decided to be appointment-only. All of this must be reflected in the lease agreement.
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Thank you! Interesting oil/water theory..I'll have to test that out.
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Interesting.....I am an esthetician...have two stylists booth renting and I must say it is extremely, extremely challenging with noise, lack of professionalism....You want to definitely keep it at ONE BOOTH....less drama....I am not putting down hair stylists b/c I am actually licensed cosmetologist and esthetician....Go for that stylist who has leveled energy (if that makes sense); Be SURE to have contract stating everything you expect this person to be responsible for as far as keeping the place clean, taking out bathroom trash every other time, paying rent at the beginning of the wk. vs. the end of the week they just worked (or you may get screwed out of a weeks pay), no smoking in front of the building (or whatever would be a peeve for you....this is one of mine).
Just BE CLEAR when it comes to what the regulations are for your place....If you are like me, you don't want someone coming and trashing the place up that you worked so hard to build (reputation and actual physical place!!) IMO I would tell the stylists they are responsible for their color backbar.....if they don't want or have money to carry retail I would most definitely supply shampoos and conditioners....All the brushes, straightening serum, dry shampoo-I think it could be a great way to make extra money!! Rent plus sales.....Good luck!
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I guess the big question now is...would a stylist want to come into a one chair environment?
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A one chair environment sounds drama-free to me!! I'm positive plenty of stylists who would be thankful for that...plus this stylist gets all hair walk ins......I would do one chair...
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I am a cosmetologist that has gone into esthetics and just got my license, I've been wanting to do the same thing, just myself and one stylist, less drama. I like the ideas I've seen on this. Thanks.
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