Recently, a man in Shanxi shared his dissatisfaction with the new trend of barbershops on social **, which resonated with the majority of netizens.
With the development of the economy and the improvement of people's living standards, barbershops, as part of the service industry, seem to be undergoing a change. However, is this change really in line with consumer needs, or is it simply catering to the commercialization trend of the market?
The man said he was increasingly inclined to choose barber shops or old shops in the neighborhood with simple décor and friendly service. He believes that these shops tend to provide more intimate and down-to-earth services, rather than being too formalized and commercialized like some new barbershops.
The man mentioned in ** that some barber shops will put ** in the audience when the customer applies for membership cards, and all employees put down their work to applaud. This over-the-top welcome ceremony made him feel embarrassed, and even had a feeling of "toes are going to tear at his shoes".
When you enter the shop, many barbershops ask if you want to make a reservation. This is supposed to be a way to improve service efficiency, but in some stores, this kind of inquiry gives the illusion of "going to the hospital". The man said that he had to make various appointments to cut his hair, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
Some small barbershops use walkie-talkies to communicate. It was clear that the two people were not far apart, but they had to convey information through the walkie-talkie, which made him feel very embarrassed. In his opinion, this approach is not only unnecessary, but also makes people feel a bit "posturing".
As soon as the man's complaint was issued, it resonated with the majority of netizens. Many people have shared their own similar experiences in the comment section, expressing their dissatisfaction with the current trend of barbershop services.
Some netizens said that they are now more inclined to go to those traditional old shavers to cut their hair. These shops are usually located under large trees, hang a mirror and a stool, and are affordable and quick to serve. In contrast, the luxuriously decorated and cumbersome barbershops make them feel uncomfortable.
Some netizens mentioned that they once tried a so-called "director" haircutting service, but the result was a big disappointment. The so-called "director" keeps turning the scissors and combs in his hands during the hair cutting process, but rarely actually cuts the hair. This kind of "performative" hair cut is very embarrassing and makes people trust the barbershop a lot.
In addition, some netizens said that they are now more inclined to cut their hair in community stores, because there is no dyeing or perm there, and there are no various sales and additional services. On the contrary, some high-end barbershops start selling various products when washing their hair, which is very boring.
In fact, this phenomenon is not limited to the barbershop industry. With the development of the economy and the improvement of people's living standards, consumers' demand for services is also escalating.
However, while this upgrade improves the quality of service, it may also lead to a dilution of the personalized and people-friendly feeling of service. In the process of pursuing specialization and high-end, some service industries may pay too much attention to form and external performance, while ignoring the essence of services and the real needs of consumers.
It is hoped that the majority of consumers can maintain a rational consumption concept and not be confused by some flashy services. When choosing a barber shop and other service industries, in addition to paying attention to the decoration and service items of the store, you should also pay more attention to the quality of service and the real feeling of consumers. Only in this way can we jointly promote the development of the service industry in a healthier and more rational direction.