PSA: I started charging a flat $5 for kids under 10 and it backfired immediately

I figured a simple, cheap rate for little kids would make things easier for parents. The first week, a mom brought in her three boys, all under 8, for trims. It took me 45 minutes just to get the youngest to sit still, and I barely broke even on my time. I learned that a low price doesn't mean a simple job, it just means you're working for less on the hardest cuts. How do you guys handle pricing for really young clients without scaring off the parents?

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wade_perez11d ago

Yeah, that flat rate just tells parents you're the cheap option for the tough jobs. Maybe try a minimum fee that covers your time, then a lower add-on price for extra siblings.

the_margaret11d ago

Totally agree, that's what I ended up doing. A base rate for one kid with a smaller charge for each extra child worked way better for me.