More Tales from the Haircare Hinterland
My neighbour C - and I use that term loosely, I'm just a community-minded kinda gal - works for the CEO of a company which for the purposes of today's conversation, is called Happy Hair.
Now my hairdresser, M works in a Happy Hair Salon. And she often recommends their excellent products. And I'm not just saying that - they are truly excellent. Just expensive. But I fall for it every time; who wouldn't - the chance for follicular perfection by just crossing someone's palm with silver. Simple.
Then C told me she can get products at cost, and my inner addict started salivating. My usual shampoo (£12.50) is £2.46. Similar ratios for conditioners, mousse, wax, skincare products. I'm in big brand heaven.
But I got to thinking. If they charge employees £2.46, then real customers must pay even less. C confirmed this; salons and the like pay 75p or something. And the staff think they shouldn't have to pay, when it's so cheap.
I don't have a problem with companies making a living. We all need to. But despite my mostly good general knowledge - just don't ask me any sports questions, OK? - I was genuinely surprised by the 600% markup. And I know all the people in haircare food chain have to take a cut, but even so. I don't feel revolutionary about this. Just surprised.
Must go, got to write my list for M. See, lists, that's what I'm good at writing.
And for the record, I am not a totally empty-headed haircare slut. Well, not entirely.
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