We seem to be gradually moving away from the lavishly furnished barber shops, and this phenomenon is gradually showing up in society. Some people have bluntly criticized these stores for being "too ostentatious", which has struck a chord with the majority of netizens. The small shop he mentioned, only 40 square meters in size, is full of modern technology, and the barbers have wireless microphones on their bodies, and the voices of customers echo throughout the space. Even when they're close by, they rely on these devices as if they're putting on an endless show.
It only takes five minutes to cut your hair, but it takes an hour to accompany you to act. Such words spread on the Internet and spoke the hearts of many people. Now the barbershop seems to have changed its flavor, and everyone in it calls themselves "teachers", which makes one wonder where these titles come from. In some shops, even though there are few customers and the barbers are busy, they won't serve you without an appointment. In such an environment, we seem to feel a kind of pretentious atmosphere.
Imagine walking into a barber shop like this and immediately being greeted by someone who asks, "Do you have an appointment?" If you answer no, they may continue to ask, "Do you want the director or the store manager to serve you?" For most people, such a title is confusing. After communication, you find out that four of the five barbers in the shop are directors, and only one is the store manager. Is this called to show their identity, or is it to make you feel lost?
When you sit down, a barber who calls himself the director will walk up to you and start asking as he strokes your hair, "Sister, your hair is too dry, this color is too old-fashioned, whose house did you use to do your hair?" "They don't seem to really care about your hair, but they're testing your financial power and aesthetics. If you've ever been to a high-end barbershop, they'll be more confident in recommending ** products for you; And if you're just a regular customer, they'll recommend products that are relatively cheap.
In the process, they will constantly observe your reactions and try to find clues from your words and actions. If you're tactful, like replying, "I dyed my hair in your shop last time." "They may be a little flustered, but they will never admit their mistakes. Instead, they'll bring in other colleagues to confirm if there's really something wrong with your hair, all in order to convince you of their professionalism and make it easier for you to accept their services.
Next, they will start to recommend various products and services for you, such as Sister XX is very satisfied after dyeing and perming in the store, or will come to maintain it later, etc. These words are all meant to stimulate your desire to spend and make you feel that it is worth spending more money. However, in the process, you need to keep a clear head and not be fooled by their rhetoric.
Finally, when you've chosen your hairstyle, they'll start cutting your hair. The process can be very lengthy as they carefully trim each hair and make you feel like they are very professional. However, in the process, they will constantly circle around you, observe your reactions, and try to make you feel satisfied.
Do you think it's over when you cut your hair? This is not the case. When washing your hair, they will also recommend other services to you, such as eyebrow shaping, compresses, etc. These services may seem intimate, but they're actually designed to make you spend more money. Many barbershops are two-storey structures, with a barber area on the first floor and a beauty area on the second floor. Once you enter such a store, it is difficult to resist their **, and it is easy to spend more money.
Why do many people now feel regret and grievance after coming out of the barbershop? In fact, it is largely because we don't know how to say no. In such a luxurious environment, with several directors serving you and waiters serving you tea and water, you can easily be fooled by their enthusiasm and unconsciously spend more money. However, when you walk out of the store and the cold wind blows, you will clearly realize that it is just a haircut, how can it cost so much money?
To be honest, I also prefer to go to the normal mom-and-pop shops now. Such a shop usually has only two chairs and a familiar shopkeeper. They won't recommend you various products, just cut your hair as you ask them to be. The whole process is simple and efficient, and you don't have to worry about ** problems at all. Because they will put the ** on the wall explicitly, there will be few changes. In such a shop, you don't need to act, you don't need to worry about your wallet, and you don't need to worry about being fooled. You will feel a sense of security.
I don't know if you have noticed, but many shopping malls now have quick cut shops in the corners. These shops are usually small and have a simple décor. Customers don't need to say anything when they enter the store, and the barber will cut your hair with the most basic techniques. After the cut, if you don't want to wash your hair, they will also clean your hair with something like a vacuum cleaner. The whole process is easy and quick, making it perfect for those who are introverted or looking for efficiency.
So why have luxury hairdressers been around for so many years but have gradually lost market acceptance? It all comes down to the fact that we have less and less money in our pockets. In times of economic prosperity, we may be more willing to pay for some extra services; But now, with the increasing pressure of life and the tightening of the economy, we are paying more attention to cost-effectiveness and reducing unnecessary expenses. Naturally, those barbershops that are too extravagant and hypocritical are no longer favored by everyone.
What do you think about this phenomenon? Do you also resent the barbershop routine? Do you usually prefer to go to a luxury or ordinary barbershop?