Hello! I've been a MUA for 15 years and a hair artist for 7 years, previously I mostly worked in vintage hair styling so renting out hair extensions for Brides is a new concept to me and would like to know a couple of things before I invest! - What hair colours are best to get when starting out with extensions? - How do you go about pricing these? I understand theres a cost and a bond situation :-) - Anything else I need to know before I invest?

Hi all, I have been slowly hacking at making my admin side of booking to feel more polished and on brand since starting with Marissa’s BBA in 2023 🤍 I have chatGPT as my bestie and she suggested for me to charge for the labor/styling + trial hair extensions try on + rental. Before: I was charging $25 for the “try before you rent” option at my brides trial, and $100 for the rental for their wedding. Not factoring in the cost of buying poly mailers, hair extension storage bags, and shipping! 😅🤦‍♀️ Now after explaining to chatGPT I charge $150/hr and extensions can be up to 30-45min extra time here’s what we came up with: $75 try on $150 rental $125 styling day of the wedding Does this sound reasonable? I feel like $350 is a lot 🫣

My current process is 1-Get brides to fill out inquiry form 2-Send out pricing info 3-Follow up(if they have not replied back) My question to you would be…Do you feel I need to add more engagement steps to help with follow through? Im receiving hundreds of inquiries but only booking about 10/15% and would like to get my team more bookings in the upcoming year….Also how far is too far in advance to open the calendar for bookings (1-2 yrs).

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Hey everyone! Im so excited to be a part of this community! I have been doing a lot of pondering over my pricing structure. 2026 sales goal / 2026 wedding goal = $$$per wedding i am realizing that i need to book weddings at a minimum of $1200 at 50 weddings in 2026 to hit my goal. For reference, in 2025 I have 23 weddings (and counting) and in 2024 I had 15 (I was working VERY part time). Anyway, I have been mulling over a new pricing structure that is as follows: Basic Package 1: 5 hours of service This includes Bride and up to 6 additional styles. Basic Package 2: 7 hours of service This includes Bride and up to 8 additional styles. Upgraded package 1: This includes Bride and up to 6 additional styles. Upgraded package 2: This includes Bride and up to 8 additional styles. ALL packages include the following: Bridal Trial, day of services, Wedding day recovery gift for the bride, 75 miles of travel (one way) and access to my Bespoke Beauty Bridal Portal. (This portal is a new addition!) Upgraded Packages include all of the above plus: 30 minute in person pre trial consultation to color match for custom extensions, a set of clip in extensions, an upgrades wedding day recovery gift, longer bridal styling time (specifically for hollywood waves and styles that take extra attention) Common questions: Q: What if you finish in 4 hours instead of 5 like the package i paid for says? A: I stay for an additional for touch ups on anyone who needs them while getting ready! Q: Can more hours be added? A: yes, additional personal stylist hours can be added at $75 per hour. Q: How much is it per bridesmaid? A: Thats up to you! I bundle it all together and how you have the bridesmaids pay is your call. What if i want more styles included in my package? 8 isnt enough. A: if there are More than 8 styles i will need extra hands for your wedding party. this will include a $200 second stylist fee, travel at $1 per mile for the second stylist. and a rate of $100 per style that she is assigned to.