There is a difference at David Michael of London, Hair Salon White Rock, BC. You’ll notice this the moment you walk through the door, and from the warm welcome to the professionalism, we strive to be the best Hair Salon in our industry. For all your colour needs you get to choose from Goldwell or Wella; both these companies are world leaders in hair colour. With these two giants and David’s near 30 years experience under one roof, you’d be hard pushed to find a better choice for your hair. The Hair salon is made up of two sections, a traditional European style salon where David works with his chosen team. The staff on David’s side of the salon are all employed by David Michael of London. They work to the same high standard that has carried David’s family through three generations since 1927. Our extensive professional retail includes KMS, Nioxin and Loma’s 100% Paraben, Gluten and Sulfate free cleansing lines. Along side these we carry a varied selection of hot tools, such as wands, dryers, GHD styling irons and the very latest Miracurl by Babyliss, a curl queens dream!
The other half of the business consists of the more traditional North American chair rental salon, here independent stylists from all walks of life are free to express their own personal artistic flair. There’s someone for everyone as the saying goes. Call or drop by our Hair Salon in White Rock for a free no obligation consultation and meet the team, we’re sure you’ll be pleased you did. Here’s What People Are Saying About David Michael of London “It was time for a change from long hair to a shorter cut. My friend recommended I go to David Michael of London here in White Rock, and I did. David sat down with me and made great suggestions based on my needs and lifestyle. Now I have a style that I can wash and wear with my natural curls or blow dry for a totally different look. I LOVE my new cut! “Thank you David for the fantastic hair cut & awesome experience. You & Sharon make a great team!” “David has been my stylist for over 4 years now.
I am ever so grateful to him as he has been the only stylist who has been able to allow me to grow out my pixie cut to a great bob without the pain of bad hair along the way. I am so glad he has his own salon now as the atmosphere is friendly, fun, and he serves a great cup of real English tea. He takes the time to consult with you at each appointment and provides realistic suggestions for styles that work with your type of hair. I trust him so fully now that I just tell him to do what he wants. I have never been disappointed with the results from David. He also is a wizard with color and hi-lights. I highly recommend a visit to David Michaels. You have to experience it for yourself.” “Dear David, Just thought I’d let you know everyone thought my new hair ‘do’ was fantastic and took years of my age (need that!). Thank you so much for all your help and advice. I’ll try and keep up the good work. Regards to your family. See you next time I’m over in Canada.For years, I've been getting my hair cut by a woman who worked out of her own home salon.
She isn't cheap, but she's only raised her prices twice, I think, in the almost 10 years I've been going there. Recently, she's had a lot going on in her life and she had to give up the space she'd been renting, and is now working out of a regular salon space owned by someone else.So here's the thing: all those years, I've never tipped her. I had always heard that it was customary to tip only employees in a salon, not the salon owner. I sometimes wondered about it when I'd pay her, but she never said anything, and I think the friend who originally referred me to her had said she never tipped either, so I tried not to worry too much about it.Today was my first visit to the new salon location. My hair stylist had said she was moving to this place to cut the overhead costs of her business and that everything else about how she operated would remain unchanged: she would book her own appointments, do her own shampooing, accept payments in exactly the way she'd always done. So part of me thought, ok, her costs are lower now so it should still be okay that I don't tip, right?
But I felt weird about it.After she cut my hair (which as always looks faaahbulous) there came the moment when I handed her the cash, and I had to do it: I leaned closer and said "Can I ask you an awkward question? Do people tip you?" She said that some did, so I immediately said "Ok then, keep the change. I don't want to be one of the people who don't." I told her that I'd not done it before because she worked on her own but that I had wanted to ask now that I knew she had some extra financial stresses in her life, etc., and she thanked me.My haircut cost $90, and I told her to keep the change from $100, which seemed like the easiest thing to do, and I guess a 10% tip is okay under the circumstances. (Most people seem to think it's appropriate to tip 15-20% to the person who styles and colors your hair, and a few dollars to the person who shampoos you.) I do often think that I budget rather a lot to spend on my hair, so I'm not thrilled to be paying extra, but at least I won't feel so awkward about the tipping question any more!
Paying $10 every 5 or 6 weeks to lessen social anxiety is probably worth it!The job you're looking for is not available.Hair stylists often earn commission based on their services and product sales. Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Many salons have a commission-building system in place to encourage stylists to bring in business and compensate them for their work. While commission is common among salons, the type, amount and structure of the commission varies significantly from salon to salon. Some salons establish set rates for every stylist, while others increase rates for stylists with seniority or stylists who exceed certain monetary amounts. The exact percentage of commission that a stylist earns can vary based on seniority, with junior stylists typically earning the lower end of the commission scale. Some salons use a graduated commission scale in which stylists who meet certain monetary goals receive an increased commission rate for the additional business they bring in above that amount.
In 2012, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists earned an average of $12.88 per hour, including commission, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This comes to about $26,790 per year. Commission Structure Some salons pay stylists on a commission-only basis, meaning they receive no salary or hourly pay. However, this structure can be difficult for newer stylists who may not have a large customer base. Some salons offer a salary or hourly wages for the first few months before switching to commission-only pay. Other salons implement a hybrid salary-commission system in which employees receive a minimum salary or hourly pay, along with commission. Stylists working within a hybrid system often receive lower commission rates than those working in commission-only salons. Commission-Earning Services Salons often give stylists commission for both styling services and hair-care product sales. Stylists are expected not only to attract clients for shampoos, cuts, colorings and stylings, but also to promote certain products and encourage their clients to purchase them from the salon.