PSA: I used to think charging more for a skin fade was a no-brainer, but a client changed my mind.
I was talking with a regular, a guy named Mike who comes in every two weeks, and he brought up my pricing. I charge an extra $8 for a skin fade, which I figured was fair for the extra time and skill. He said, 'Patricia, I come here because you do a great fade every time. Charging extra for it feels like you're penalizing me for wanting the cut you're best at.' That hit different because he wasn't complaining about the price itself, but the message it sent. In my experience, a good fade is the core of a modern men's cut, not an add-on. It made me rethink my whole menu. I'm dropping the upcharge starting next month. Has anyone else moved to a flat rate for fades?