Salon patrons were left in awe when they discovered the actual cost of professional hair cutting scissors. One stylist decided to have some fun and went around asking her clients to guess the price before revealing the actual sum.
The Astonishing Revelation
In a video shared on TikTok, hairdresser Bayley (@beautybybayley_) held out her stainless-steel scissors to her first client and asked her to estimate their cost. The client carefully examined the shears before hazarding a guess of “$100.”
The guesses continued, with the next client thinking of a “very specific” number of $39.99, which elicited laughter from Bayley. The third guess was shockingly low, with the client suggesting a mere $10. Another client pondered before settling on $50. Finally, Bayley asked two male clients, and their guesses ranged from $30 to $50.
The Big Reveal
After building up the suspense, Bayley finally revealed the actual price of the scissors – a whopping $700. The clients’ reactions were priceless, with one woman dropping her jaw in disbelief and uttering, “Nu uh. Actually?” Others were equally stunned, with one client even dropping an expletive in surprise.
Bayley highlighted in the comments that her shears are her most expensive tool, despite their seemingly ordinary appearance. However, it turns out that the price of shears can go even higher than $700.
The Price of Quality
Some high-end Japanese brands pay meticulous attention to the craftsmanship of their scissors, especially where the two blades meet. As a result, they sell their shears for over $2,000, as reported by Business Insider. Retailers such as SharkFin and Hanzo.com offer shears that range from $999.95 to $3,236.
Bayley’s viewers chimed in with their thoughts on the high prices. One viewer shared that their shears cost $1,400 and have swivels that move with the thumb. Another compared the high price of shears to that of a high-quality chef’s knife, which can also be quite expensive.
While some were taken aback by the prices, others gained a newfound appreciation for their hairdresser’s tools. One viewer admitted, “I have a greater appreciation for my mother’s shears collection now. That’s wild.”
The Price of Professionalism
Now, next time you visit a salon, remember that the shears used by your hairstylist are not just ordinary scissors. They are precision tools that require an investment in quality craftsmanship. So, the next time you pay for a haircut, know that the cost of expertise extends beyond the stylist’s skill and includes the tools they use.
To watch the original video and see the clients’ reactions, visit Bayley’s TikTok page: @beautybybayley_
Source: F5mag.com