Kathleen-
I couldn't agree w/ you more about the absurdity of people who can not
wanting to pay for our services & us not wanting to charge for them.

How much would they expect to pay a trained hairstylist to come to there
home, bring her own shampoos, driers, etc., talk to them about what kind of
style they were looking for, their lifestyle, etc., wash & cut the hair, THEN
give personal instruction in teaching the client to style the hair & not
leave until  she was sure they were comfortable w/ these new skills?  Then,
the stylist would provide follow up phone calls free of charge to make sure
the styling went well the next day, accept phone calls at home from the
client with any problems or questions, and go back to the home for a touch up
as needed.  $150?  $200? $250?  (Sorry, I don't know the international
equivalents, but in the universal languauge of hamburgers, a B-- M-- at
McD------- costs about $2 here).

Could you pay a stylist enough to do this?  And how long do they spend in
school & training?  Gee, less than four years of college & 5 years practical
experience?!?

I guess we do undercharge...

Ro Andersen
(Ro NSLA)
Winchester, Massachusetts, USA