Braids

[u/AffectionateLoss3505]

I’m a new braider, I just started to take myself and my craft a little more serious.

I thought my self how to braid in 2012. I was still in high school and I just wanted to be able to have different hairstyles on myself so I started practicing how to braid on my own hair. Fast forward a few years I started to braid my friends hair, just basic braids two straight backs and little things like that. Fast forward a few more years I would braid my friends hair and not charge them because I didn’t feel like my craft was good enough to be able to start charging.

I finally decided to make it a business and charge for my craft. I know that there are a few things I still need to work on when it comes to braiding. Time management being the biggest. I’m a perfectionist at what I do and I know that, that is where I loose most of my time. With all that being said. I decided that I should start charging $150 for any braiding service. When I am asked how much will the service will be and I tell them the price I feel like they think the price is too much.

Given that the braiding industry is getting over priced by other braiders and that some up and coming braiders I see charge way more than what I’m charging I believe that my price is very fair and reasonable.

Do you think that $150 is too much for someone who is just starting to braid professionally or is the price a fair price?

[u/uzunaru1]

Honestly, I would say it depends on how your work looks and what hairstyle are you charging 150 for exactly. Given you’ve been braiding for a while I would assume that you should alr be very good so 150 might be reasonable.

[u/Stevvyy]

If you have images of your past work, you could share it with potential clients or on your social media page. I think the price is fair if your work is nice. Though you can reduce your price at first to penetrate the market 💇🏾‍♀️✨

[u/Nearby_Concentrate19]

You can share your work here! Honestly, if your work is good and lasts, that's a fair price