{"id":13079,"date":"2024-05-15T11:10:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T18:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/?p=13079"},"modified":"2024-05-17T10:47:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T17:47:38","slug":"hustle-culture-sucks-a-study-on-balance-culture-in-hair-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/hustle-culture-sucks-a-study-on-balance-culture-in-hair-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Hustle Culture Sucks: A Study on Balance Culture in Hair Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The momentum of hustle culture is dying among stylists, as they prioritize work-life balance and make strategic career moves to work less.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The momentum of hustle culture is dying among stylists, as they prioritize work-life balance and make strategic career moves to work less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo days off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRise and grind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m a workaholic!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These mentalities are all part of what\u2019s become known as hustle culture. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>In this blog:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 What is hustle culture?<br>\u2022 How hustle culture affects stylists<br>\u2022 How do stylists participate in hustle culture?<br>\u2022 Balance culture &amp; hair stylists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What is Hustle Culture? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hustle culture is a social workplace movement that glorifies intense productivity, ambition, and financial success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hustle culture is rampant on social media, glamorized by internet entrepreneurs who overwork on purpose \u2013 and then boast about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To them, there\u2019s always something better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More money to make<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bigger house to buy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A better car to drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New clothes to show off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A promotion to earn&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A higher ceiling to smash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These internet celebrities and influencers feed off of people\u2019s insecurities about what they don\u2019t have and what they\u2019re not doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They preach that in order to succeed, you have to push yourself to your limits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And when you think you\u2019ve worked your hardest, work harder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is&nbsp;<em>especially<\/em>&nbsp;true in the hair industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How Hustle Culture Affects Stylists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Health Organization classified burnout<\/a>&nbsp;as an occupational phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout is a syndrome\u2026resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.<br><br>It is characterized by\u2026&nbsp;<strong>feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one\u2019s job<\/strong>, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one\u2019s job; and&nbsp;<strong>reduced professional efficacy<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Putting in 12-hour days, taking on every client is very common for stylists, especially in the beginning of their careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many hair professionals agree that hustling is the only way to build your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some even say, the younger generation of stylists don\u2019t hustle as hard as the older generation of hair pros. They simply don\u2019t know how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But.. what if they don\u2019t want to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See, the trouble is, when you begin your career in hustle culture and your only example of \u201csuccess\u201d is nonstop work, you don\u2019t know any other way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And since stylists often have decades-long careers, burnout is inevitable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hustle culture in the hair industry is unsustainable, but why is it still the norm?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To discover how the current industry operates under hustle culture,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schedulicity.com\/essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedulicity<\/a>&nbsp;surveyed hair professionals, including independent stylists, salon owners, and booth renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the results, along with anonymous direct quotes from the survey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Hustle culture isn\u2019t welcome, but it continues to stay.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An overwhelming&nbsp;<strong><em>75% of hair professionals say that hustle culture is toxic<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most stylists, booth renters, and salon owners agreed that the all-or-nothing mentality isn\u2019t healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ironically, the industry at-large is slow to change this narrative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>76% of survey-takers also said they feel pressured to do more, be more, or hustle more in their careers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acknowledgement without change is a recipe for burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Stylists consistently push themselves too hard.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to our survey, stylists perform toxic work behaviors regularly \u2013&nbsp;and they know it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common toxic behavior is self-sabotage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>66% of stylists say they set too-high expectations for themselves every day.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This constant internal pressure can lead to mental and emotional burnout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coupled with other unhealthy behaviors, like a lack of boundaries, can overwork stylists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>53% of surveyed hair professionals said they respond to clients immediately.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stylists often answer client communication within only minutes. (We defined client communication as phone calls, text messages, emails, and direct messages on social media.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And not only are hair professionals always mentally&nbsp;<em>on<\/em>, they\u2019re likely physically&nbsp;<em>in<\/em>&nbsp;the salon too often.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>49% of stylists said they regularly stay late, after business hours.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This bad habit is easy to pick up, but it blurs the line between personal and professional lives and makes work-life balance nearly impossible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"849\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Participation-in-Hustle-Culture-Graph_2x-1024x849.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13084 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Participation-in-Hustle-Culture-Graph_2x-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Participation-in-Hustle-Culture-Graph_2x-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Participation-in-Hustle-Culture-Graph_2x-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Participation-in-Hustle-Culture-Graph_2x-1536x1274.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Participation-in-Hustle-Culture-Graph_2x.jpg 1896w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/849;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cEven if we don\u2019t want to be a part of hustle culture, we have no choice because we have to be busy to make money.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Hair professionals don\u2019t prioritize self-care.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stylists, booth renters, and salon owners take care of other people all day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, they don\u2019t prioritize taking care of their own needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>47% of survey-takers said they do not prioritize their self-care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, some professionals take it a step further: <strong>38% of hair professionals feel guilty (!) for taking time off.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI realized I haven\u2019t had a 7-day vacation in 32 years. I take only two days off, coupled with a Sunday or Monday. I\u2019m currently taking at least 5 of those [weekends] a year, but it never feels like true pleasure or rest.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you ask \u201cwhy,\u201d it\u2019s important to remember that many professionals in the hair industry don\u2019t accrue&nbsp;<em>paid<\/em>&nbsp;time off, like office jobs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put: If they don\u2019t work, they don\u2019t make money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they don\u2019t make money, they can\u2019t pay their bills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When this deep-seeded nervousness about basic financial health is exacerbated by bad internet advice about how money is the key indicator of success, stylists are thrust into a hamster wheel of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re sacrificing work-life balance, mental health, and personal relationships to reach someone else\u2019s definition of success \u2013&nbsp;someone they probably don\u2019t even know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI like the idea of having the strength to be able to hustle, but people who hustle are usually really struggling and have no choice. To say [hustling] like [it\u2019s] a good thing is toxic. It glorifies the struggle it truly is. To hustle is to be living on a financial cliff every day!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Social media is (mostly) harmful.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some hair professionals noted that social media is a great way to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build their professional brand&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find new clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network with other professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, most stylists said social media has a negative effect on their everyday reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>53% of respondents said they do not feel good about their life after scrolling through social media.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI feel like if I\u2019m not constantly doing something productive, or posting on social media, then I\u2019m not being successful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Stylists report physical consequences of over-productivity.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked for their thoughts on hustle culture, most surveyed hair professionals talked about poor mental health and a lack of personal relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many detailed physical ailments, induced by overworking, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Back pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhaustion and chronic fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panic attacks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body aches&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inconsistent eating habits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One survey taker explained that \u201cworking too much destroyed [their] body,\u201d over 40+ years. It caused two shoulder surgeries, two foot surgeries, carpal tunnel surgery, and the development of scoliosis.<em>\u201cAt age 61, [hustling] is really taking a toll on me, and my health is suffering because of it.\u201d<\/em>One survey taker explained that \u201cworking too much destroyed [their] body,\u201d over 40+ years. It caused two shoulder surgeries, two foot surgeries, carpal tunnel surgery, and the development of scoliosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another long-term hair professional said that \u201chustling\u2026 12 to 14 hours a day\u201d brought on strokes and seizures, leading to brain surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cAt age 61, [hustling] is really taking a toll on me, and my health is suffering because of it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Future of the Hair Industry: Balance Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High self-standards, overbooked schedules, and unnecessary competition are a dangerous combination \u2013 ripe for toxic productivity in a salon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, the glamor of overworking is losing its shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hair industry is beginning to have a larger conversation around work-life balance, professional boundaries, and reprioritization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the good news:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Anxiety is less common.&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>54% of survey-takers said they don\u2019t feel stressed, burnt out, or anxious at work beyond normal limits.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Disconnecting is the first step to self-care.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>66% of hair professionals said they feel like they can disconnect from work<\/em><\/strong>, marking a long-awaited change from hustle to balance culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Hair professionals are taking more time off.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 1: Disconnect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step 2: Get away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of obligations, like school pick-ups and medical appointments, purposeful time outside of the salon is steadily increasing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>59% of hair professionals said they take enough scheduled time off of work.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more stylists and salon owners plan time away from work for vacations, weekends, and even daily lunch breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"474\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Self-Care-Graph_2x-1024x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13085 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Self-Care-Graph_2x-1024x474.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Self-Care-Graph_2x-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Self-Care-Graph_2x-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Self-Care-Graph_2x-1536x711.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Stylist-Self-Care-Graph_2x.jpg 1896w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/474;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI spent my first 15 years grinding, and my body was suffering physically and mentally. I started to hate work and the path I\u2019d chosen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I now work solo in a studio, and I\u2019m much more balanced and happier with what I do.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Most entry-level jobs earn more than I do, but I refuse to burn myself out anymore.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, many hair stylists are turning to technology, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schedulicity.com\/essentials\/\">booking apps<\/a>, to help them manage their busy schedules and career expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how getting a stylist or salon booking app can help you find balance behind and beyond the chair:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Create Boundaries with Customizable Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scheduling apps, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schedulicity.com\/essentials\/\">Schedulicity<\/a>, do more than book appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They help stylists protect themselves, their business, and their client relationships with policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Policies are written boundaries that clients must acknowledge before booking an appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a client doesn\u2019t acknowledge your policy, they can\u2019t book with you \u2013 saving you the guilt trip or an awkward conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schedulicity.com\/essentials\/blog\/policies-procedures-for-clients-in-salons-examples\/\">Schedulicity\u2019s policy feature<\/a>&nbsp;essentially steps in-between you and a loose-cannon client, and says&nbsp;<em>no<\/em>&nbsp;for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can write policies (and draw boundaries) for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancellations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No-shows&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refunds&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposits and prepayments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Schedule Personal Time Off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems ironic to plan to do nothing, but what gets scheduled\u2026 gets accomplished.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking time off<em>&nbsp;for you&nbsp;<\/em>should not make you feel guilty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat time off like an appointment, an appointment for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more stylists are using booking apps that allow them to block personal time off on their calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Personal-Time-Lunch_2x-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13086 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/300;width:840px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Personal-Time-Lunch_2x-1024x300.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Personal-Time-Lunch_2x-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Personal-Time-Lunch_2x-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Personal-Time-Lunch_2x-1536x450.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Personal-Time-Lunch_2x.png 1896w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re becoming temporarily unbookable \u2013 and truly taking a break.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it\u2019s going beyond the makeshift Sunday-to-Monday \u201cweekend.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stylists are taking<em>&nbsp;daily<\/em>&nbsp;breaks from the salon for lunch or an afternoon walk, and they\u2019re finally booking vacations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An expert balance culture tip?<\/strong>&nbsp;Leave your phone at your station during your break. Enjoy tech-free time away to reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Automate Client Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hair stylists often feel obligated to respond to client needs immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They fear that a lack of constant communication seems like bad service. If their client picks up on it, they\u2019ll walk away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a vicious cycle, but fortunately, there\u2019s a solution:&nbsp;<em>Automating client communication<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most clients message you about their appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rescheduling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancellations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running late<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Booking apps, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schedulicity.com\/essentials\/\">Schedulicity<\/a>, have automatic appointment reminders and confirmations via text and email, so you don\u2019t even have to look at your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clients get a text with appointment details and respond CONFIRM. Schedulicity adjusts your calendar without the back-and-forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"326\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED-Text-Message-Confirmation-Example_2x-1024x326.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13087 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED-Text-Message-Confirmation-Example_2x-1024x326.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED-Text-Message-Confirmation-Example_2x-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED-Text-Message-Confirmation-Example_2x-768x245.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED-Text-Message-Confirmation-Example_2x-1536x489.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED-Text-Message-Confirmation-Example_2x.jpg 1896w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/326;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These self-sufficient booking apps also give clients the ability to cancel or reschedule their appointment on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schedulicity even notifies you of the change and adjusts your calendar \u2013 either moving or deleting the appointment \u2013 without double-booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cHustle culture definitely makes you more money, but then, you just spend it trying to be happy. If you work less, you don\u2019t need the money to be happy!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Avoid Overbooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Half of stylists say they work beyond regular business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This overtime goes beyond bookkeeping and back-room inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>27% of stylists regularly overbook their calendar with appointments.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means, most hair stylists are taking on too many clients and pushing 10- to 12-hour workdays<em>&nbsp;every week<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schedulicity.com\/essentials\/blog\/best-appointment-scheduling-apps\/\">Scheduling apps<\/a>&nbsp;are literally made to help you keep your calendar in control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your calendar should not control you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Schedulicity, you can set your business hours as soon as you sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because clients book themselves online, they\u2019ll never be able to book an appointment outside of the business hours&nbsp;<em>you<\/em>&nbsp;set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you an immediate boundary and avoids overbooking you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An expert balance culture tip?&nbsp;<\/strong>With Schedulicity, you can add clean-up time after each appointment. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to help you reset and avoid rushing from one client to the next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"326\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Cleanup-Time-Example_2x-1024x326.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13088 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Cleanup-Time-Example_2x-1024x326.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Cleanup-Time-Example_2x-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Cleanup-Time-Example_2x-768x245.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Cleanup-Time-Example_2x-1536x489.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ED_Cleanup-Time-Example_2x.jpg 1896w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/326;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Ask for Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The golden rule of balance culture that transcends industries and titles:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ask for help.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your co-workers or employees for help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your family and friends for support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re more than just a booking app. Schedulicity truly cares about the health and wellbeing of all our businesses and the industry as a whole.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stressed, or anxious, here\u2019s a list of resources and open helplines to contact:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhanational.org\/\">Mental Health America&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/mental-illness\">National Institute of Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/panic-disorder-agoraphobia\/symptoms\">Anxiety and Depression Association of America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/mental-health-resources\/\">Mental Health First Aid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychohairapy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PsychoHairapy<\/a>: A Global Mental Health Movement for Hair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citation: Jacobson, K. 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