Old School Salon Nostalgia

The Snarky Curl Auntie Podcast

Summary

The conversation explores the nostalgia for old school salons and the experiences of both stylists and consumers. It delves into the exploitation and perpetuation of poverty in salons, as well as the toxic environments that were often present. The discussion also examines the business practices in salons, including wage theft and misclassification of employees. Finally, it addresses the challenges and shortcomings of internships and assistantships in the salon industry.

Takeaways

Nostalgia for old school salons often overlooks the negative experiences and exploitative practices that were prevalent in those establishments.

Salons have historically perpetuated poverty, with many stylists earning low incomes and relying on government assistance.

Toxic environments, long appointment times, and scheduling issues were common in old school salons, leading to dissatisfaction for both stylists and customers.

Business practices in salons, such as wage theft and misclassification of employees, have contributed to the low incomes and challenges faced by stylists.

Internships and assistantships in salons often involve menial tasks and low pay, failing to provide adequate training and support for new stylists.

Chapters

00:00 Nostalgia for Old School Salons

06:14 Exploitation and Poverty in Salons

09:23 Toxic Environments in Salons

14:25 Business Practices in Salons