I own a hair salon. Typically, November is my busiest season. It has been SO quiet. A lot of my colleagues are also saying the same thing and have had to close up shop because of it - or get a second job.
People keep saying it will get better and the economy will bounce back but I don’t know. I am so close from just throwing in the towel, closing up shop and getting a corporate gig.
I’ve been a stylist for 10+ years and this is the slowest I’ve been during the holidays. Ever. Other stylists are saying the same thing, prebooked appts are late rescheduling or no call no show, then the card on file is expired when you go to charge the fee.
People are spacing out their appts more, starting to feel like 2008 all over again. I bought reusable gloves and foil from Costco, gunna hit Instagram harder and hope for more new clients. I’m blaming student loans cause this all started in September.
Ugh same. I am like close to just quitting. I am wildly stressed. Idk what to do. I was hoping November would be better and save my ass.
The drop-off started before that and it’s not solely because of student loans, although it is a factor for many.
Lots of layoffs happening, basic living costs shot up and people pulling back sharply on spending.
You need to lower your prices. It’s the same reason homes are not selling. The prices are too. high.