Had a Saturday last month where I booked 14 haircuts and only messed up one fade

It was a random Saturday in October at my shop in Dallas, and I don't know what happened but everything just clicked. I was using my normal Wahl Seniors and my usual routine, but every blend came out perfect except for this one kid who wouldn't sit still. Has anyone else had a day where the clippers just seem to do the work for you?

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cole_baker26d ago

Wait you booked 14 haircuts in one day?

emmaclark26d agoMost Upvoted

That scheduling is a recipe for burnout. I've seen shops pack appointments tight thinking they're maximizing profit but they end up running 20 minutes behind by noon. The walk-in customers and people wanting a quick chat about their hair will wreck that whole day. You gotta leave at least 5-10 minutes of buffer between each booking to account for cleanup and the unexpected. Someone with that many cuts better be charging premium prices just to make it worth the stress.

nancyn6926d agoTop Commenter

@cole_baker how exactly does a person who cuts hair fit 14 people into one day? Do you just cut every head in fifteen minutes flat? I'm picturing a salon that runs like a fast food drive thru. What happens when someone wants a consultation or shows up with a complicated request? That schedule sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. I wouldn't want to be the customer getting squeezed into that lineup.