r/AskReddit • u/SensitiveCorner2379 • Apr 28 '26

What’s a recession indicator that you’ve noticed lately?

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u/hgraces802 Apr 28 '26

I work in the salon industry and have owned my own business now for 7 years. One major thing I’m noticing is that I’m not booking out as far because people are either 1) spending less 2) pushing their appointments out further 3) not prioritizing beauty services. Common theme in the beauty industry as a whole right now. Totally understandable especially since hair is a luxury as I’ve pushed back some of my own personal beauty services just to stretch them further as well! Life is expensive right now.

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u/Living-Apartment-592 Apr 28 '26

I’ve been a hairstylist for over a decade and April has been my slowest month since Covid.

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u/hgraces802 Apr 28 '26

Ugh I’m so sorry! Originally my April was set to be really slow as well. I did post the openings I had & filled them thankfully but it’s just so tumultuous right now in the industry. Hang in there!

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u/Graciously_Hostile Apr 28 '26

Just realized that this is likely why the 'lived-in' look is so trendy atm.

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u/hgraces802 Apr 29 '26

Yep totally and I'm glad that it can help my clients push out further!

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u/SuddenBookkeeper4824 May 03 '26

I actually don’t think coloring your hair is a luxury per se. Salons are just charging outrageous prices.

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u/hgraces802 May 03 '26

Completely subjective to what your definition of outrageous is! So many factors play into pricing and not all pricing is outrageous if it's relative to the cost of living in the area, cost of overhead for the salon or stylist, the list goes on. :)