Not all services are created equally, swipe to read why ⬅️ Many times clients think that getting your hair done should fit within a certain budget because it's just 1 appointment. But one appointment can be like doing 2 or 3 separate services in one visit. It's important to explain to clients what they are asking for when they have their hair goals and plan for them accordingly. Services that are 2.5 hours or less are basic color and highlights applications that are usually predictable and consistent between appointments. These clients are accustomed to coming every 6 to 10 weeks and the changes between appointments are minimal because of how often you see them. Services that are 2.5 to 4 hours are modern customized applications that usually require multiple application and finishing techniques to achieve the look. These services may be like doing 2 appointments in 1. These clients are coming in for mini maintenance like face frames and toners in between their big services but because they go much longer in between retouches, each time will big a pretty big project. Services that are 4+ hours are much like specialty services but are bigger versions that may even take all day. These services are like doing 2 to 3 services in 1. These are usually clients who have not been into the salon in a long time and are wanting a complete overhaul. Their maintenance is usually in the specialty services once they reach their goals unless they go too long between appointments and end up needing a big session again.