In the passage of time, what was once a simple barber shop has evolved into a fashion trend at the forefront of fashion – an image design studio, a personal styling centre and even a high-end hair salon.
In the past, people walked into barbershops just to cut off the long ends of their hair, and occasionally trend-chasing women tried to perm their hair; Today, it carries people's higher pursuit of beauty, from colorful hair dyeing, to chic and changeable shapes, to various treatments of exquisite care, all of which show personality and taste.
Against the backdrop of such a changing and refurbishing era, I decided to take advantage of the gap between the new years and go to a well-decorated art styling shop to take care of my hair. As I stepped through the door, I was greeted by a fair-skinned young clerk dressed in a fashionable outfit that seemed to epitome the fashion elements of the store, and despite his thin stature, he was enthusiastic about his service.
Although I was only going to simply trim my hair, I unexpectedly entered a world full of "directors". The clerk who received me spoke softly and contacted "Director Zhang" through a Bluetooth device, and this director was close at hand. In the following service process, I felt a strong commercial atmosphere, from recommending care products to improve hair quality, to ** hair growth essence, to applying for membership cards to enjoy discounts, all of which reflect the shrewd marketing strategy of the merchants.
In the face of all kinds of sales pitches, I stuck to my original intention and declined them one by one. After that, the attention in the store seemed to cool down instantly, but I was able to complete the hair cutting process quietly. Regarding the arbitrariness of the title of "director", friends shared their own experiences and opinions, and it turns out that in some stores, the name of "director" seems to be determined by the amount of money paid by the customer, which is quite a bit of a joke.
Some people raised the issue of the reservation system, lamenting that even during off-peak hours, they were required to make an appointment in advance to receive services. In addition, some friends have been deterred by these fashion styling shops because they have suffered from the trap of high consumption, and turn to their own haircuts at home, or choose a more affordable haircut method.
As for the widespread use of Bluetooth headsets by store staff, it reveals that it is not only a decoration, but also a secret to improve work efficiency and service quality**. In short, the deep waters of the modern hairdressing industry are full of experiences and stories, and consumers need to keep their eyes open and consume wisely while pursuing beauty.