In the hair salon industry there are salon services and retail products that make up the output. Because the services generate most of the salon’s business that is what I will consider as the final output. Possible services include haircuts, hair colors, perms, etc.
There are many things that could affect the supply and demand for these services. People's income is a huge factor. When the economy is down and people are making less money or don't have jobs, the "extras" like highlights and hairstyles are going to be less in demand. The tastes and preferences of customers is another thing that impacts the demand for services (Supply and Demand). Perms are no longer in as much demand as they were in the eighties because people's taste changes with the changing style as the years go by. The quality of the service is a factor as well (Supply and Demand). If the customer feels that something is a great value than there will be more of a demand. Also, the availability of the service plays a big role (Supply and Demand). If the service is offered when the customer needs it then there will be more of a demand. The things that are apt to affect supply of salon services are things like production costs (which includes wages and material costs) and the number of other businesses that provide the same services (Supply and Demand). Supply of products needed to perform the services can go down as a result of a rise in production costs for the producer of the product.
I would say that demand for hair salon services is elastic because there is no shortage of hair salons. there is a lot of competition out there. Customers have the luxury of being picky about selecting the salon they choose to go to.
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Salon Success, by Pivot Point, is a textbook to help you understand all of the communication skills that go into working in a salon with clients. You have to keep them happy and coming back. A lot that goes into this. This book really helps you understand yourself and gives you tips to help you with yourself. You need to take care of yourself before you can help others. Before reading this, I thought it would be pointless, because I thought I knew everything they were going to teach me. But I was wrong. This book breaks everything down so you can see everything that goes into working in a salon. I learned a lot from each chapter.
This job is said to be “a job that provides a helpful service which that means that it cannot be accomplished by automated machines” (Beautyschooldirectory-.com). We all need haircut, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, perms, relaxers…etc. We simply care about our physical, about our looks and about what people say. We all want to be up to date with all the new trends, some people it is a demand. It helps them feel better about themselves. But the good thing is that not everyone is capable of doing this, because a licensed is required to do those services listed above by law. Where ever you go, there will always be a spot for a cosmetologist. The job security of a cosmetologist can be described now days as “The harder you work, the more you make” (www.jobmonkey.com). Everything depends on the person, and how much ambition you have to
Having long, healthy hair could possibly be one of the envied genes amongst women. Many women take supplements or undergo surgery to provide them with the added confidence of having luxurious hair. Although, those methods have been proven to work, there are many other less invasive methods available for obtaining beautiful hair. The use of hair extensions have become a popular trend in today’s society. Many celebrities, TV personalities and even politicians have owned up to adding a few hair extensions here and there. Hair extensions can be used to add length and volume to thin, short and receding hair. However, finding a beautician to install them can be bit pricy for the average individual. Being able to install them on your own can not only save you thousands of dollars a year in salon costs, it can also be used as a trade to make some additional cash on the side.
We the consumer would rather pay less for any product that is needed or want. Ultimately we are the reason for high prices as well as low prices. Prices of products do not always stay the same and more popular products have higher prices than less popular products. These fluctuations, high prices and low prices are from the idea of supply and demand. Supply and demand defines the effect that the availability of a particular product and the desire or demand for that product has on price. Generally, if there is a low supply and a high demand, the price will be high (Investopedia). To understand the idea of supply and demand, the understanding of supply and the understanding of demand must be defined. The Law of Supply states that at higher prices, producers are willing to offer more products for sale than at lower prices, also that the supply increases as prices increase and decreases as prices decrease (Curriculum Link). The Law of Demand states people will buy more of a product at a lower price than at a higher price, if nothing changes, at a lower price, more people can afford to buy more goods and more of an item more frequently, than they can at a higher price and that at lower prices, people tend to buy some goods as a substitute for others more expensive (Curriculum Link). In todays economics these ideas are seen frequently in everyday life. The laws of supply and demand are seen in many ways in the company Apple Inc. Each year Apple Inc unveils a long awaited mobile operating system and IPhone. We can also see many aspects of the law of supply and demand in Nike Inc’s Jordan Brand. Jordan Brand has released a number of...
...ressers! Many cosmetologists have the opportunity to attend trade shows and seminars to stay up to date with new developments in the beauty industry.
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Every since I was a child I have had a passion for doing other people’s hair. When I was little I would use my baby dolls as clients and work on their hair until it was perfect and neat. I have chosen to be in the cosmetology field because I like to help other people with their needs and wants as well as mine. I am aware that while working in this industry I will work with many different ethnic groups and many different hair types. I feel I can do anything as long as I have the determination to do so. Many people go to cosmetology school to work for someone else, but I would like to open up a mini-salon out of my own home someday.
A lot of women love to look good on a day to day basis, so a cosmetologist is what they need. A cosmetologist is a beauty specialist who is educated in doing hair, makeup, and nails. It’s very interesting because you get to be creative, have fun, have people looking gorgeous, and get paid for doing something you love. In this paper, you will be introduced to a lot of information in the field of cosmetology. Learning about the history and background, requirements to obtain the career and job positions will be covered throughout this paper. Towards the end you’ll get a touch of the job reflection and outlook. A lot of great information is listed, so there should be plenty of it learned.
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Price elasticity of demand can be calculated by the percentage change in the quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price. The larger number for price elasticity of demand means the quantity demanded is more responsive to the price (Colander, 2013). This information tells us how a quantity responds to a change in the price. In the scenario, we can see that by incrementing the price, the quantity demanded changes
The practice of improving the beauty of others may seem insignificant to some but for those in process of studying the cosmetology industry take great pride in the work they hope to produce. Hair stylist and nail technicians improve the way people look and feel about oneself to better improve self confidence; cosmetologist strive to do the best they can to achieve the look that their client may be searching for. However, these techniques must be taught thoroughly and without the proper teaching techniques, the upcoming cosmetologist may feel behind and uncertain about their abilities when performing on clients. Without the proper and professional ways of teaching, the student struggle to ever gain success in the business; this business builds only from the repetition of great work and failing to achieve the overall style of the desired look from the client will result in a failing business. The search of finding a successful and up to date school requires more work than one may assume.
Cosmetologists and clients both are being affected by improper sanitation and care. Cosmetologists are always going to stay in their work space until their shift is over. They will continually be breathing the dangerous fumes from the many different chemicals being used. These fumes will possibly cause some health hazards in their future. Clients will be coming in and out of the salon to get their services done. If there are improper cleaning skills and cosmetologists show less care towards their clients health, the client will possibly be getting a bacterial disease or maybe even a deadly disease. Diseases like hepatitis, HIV and AIDS can be possibly infect your tools. Cosmetologist and nail technicians do not know who will be coming in and out of the salon. They will not know what a person may be having with their health, hygiene, and o...
The type of product is another factor as consumers tend to require fewer choices for commodity good and more choices for luxurious goods.
Most people will use beauty products every day in order to be more attractive, whereas the cost is very high. Hence, customers want to obtain a low price in the stage of transaction.
A very important factor in the marketing mix is the price. Since a service is not physical, its value must be carefully thought out. The price is sometimes the first thing which tourists look at. Depending on the type of service, perceptions of value differ. The price can act as an indicator of quality. A low price may seem as an attempt to cheat the customer in some way. People expect quality to cost and are willing to pay a higher price for it. That is why the service provider must be aware of how much people would pay for his service and why.