Price Shaming vs Price Transparency w/Amanda Hyson

Описание: In today’s episode, Kim sits down with New York stylist Amanda Hyson for an honest, no sugarcoating conversation about the real cost of doing hair.

They break down price shaming vs price transparency, why pricing models have changed, and what clients do not see behind the chair. Education, tools, product inflation, policies, and physical wear on the body all factor into the price. Amanda shares her journey from beauty school to booth rent, how social media became a second job, and the moment she finally charged what her work was worth.

This episode is for stylists who feel the pressure and for clients who want to better understand what they are really paying for.

✨ Amanda Hyson - Blonding specialist, award-nominated stylist & Moroccan Oil brand ambassador
Based in Albany, New York
IG: @beauty_by_amandaa

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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Intro and meet Amanda Hyson
01:07 - Amanda’s origin story and getting into cosmetology
03:27 - Commission to booth rent and salon setup
05:31 - Open salon culture, community, and longevity behind the chair
08:24 - Awards, PR packages, and industry credibility
12:47 - Industry culture, social currency, and pricing discourse
14:10 - Price shaming vs price transparency
16:08 - Hourly vs a la carte vs packages and why she bundles K18
21:08 - Trend that will not die and what new stylists overvalue
23:18 - Education, confidence, and getting out of your comfort zone
25:11 - Social media pressure and burnout
26:59 - Client reactions to pricing and money mindset
28:47 - First scary big-ticket service and charging $800
32:57 - Undercharging for blonding and raising prices
35:06 - Root touch ups, price increases, and policy enforcement
38:44 - Client red flags and entitlement
44:56 - Timing, attention to detail, and why services take hours
47:34 - Misconceptions about the job and respect for the industry
49:24 - Emotional labor, burnout, and what is not in the job description
53:13 - Money advice for newer stylists
55:26 - Game: Dear Clients and the hidden costs behind the chair
01:09:30 - Moroccan Oil ambassador journey and product talk
01:12:06 - Education events, travel, and what’s next
01:14:21 - Closing and final thoughts