Running a hairdressing business can be one of the hardest things to do by far. Understanding where the money goes, how much to charge, paying taxes, monitoring expenses, and finding enough to pay yourself is a full-time job even if you're no longer working behind the chair.

Most of these experts suggest leaving 15% to 20%, depending on the service and your satisfaction. Going with 20% is nice for the stylist and you because that math is pretty simple. To find 20%, start by finding 10%, then double that amount.

“The client should either call or email straightaway, or between 24 to 48 hours after the service. Not one week or two weeks after the service. Just be honest with what the issue is—be specific, and detail why, for you, it doesn't work.

Hairstylists are expected to help improve their client's identity, but when hairstyles don't turn out the way a client expects, this can cause a lot of stress for them. The amount of trust that clients put into stylists can put a lot of pressure on stylists.