S1E13 How Covid Changed the Salon/Spa Industry

We all know our industry has forever changed.  Thank you, COVID! But only we, the leaders, the artists, the people behind the chair, are the only ones who feel all the feels. 

I don’t know about you, but I remember a few people saying things like… “No one is going to be rushing to get their hair done when things open back up.” or “I don’t think people are going to be pouring money into their hair and pedicures as they used to.” or  “Are people even going to feel safe to go into the salon?”

I heard all of these comments, and I reassured the “people” who said these things that that wouldn’t be the case. 

I’ve lived life as a stylist through the 2008 economy crash, and I can tell you that it was not the case; in fact, it was my highest year as a commissioned stylist at that time.   

So, thinking back to June when we got the green light to open, I never worried that people wouldn’t want to come in or that our guests wouldn’t feel comfortable.