thanks so much kenzi ... will do ... now to find out if their are anymore henna artists in DC .. n/t
Posted by munaqabah on September 4, 2003 at 17:40:34:
In reply to: Re: Pricing | Bridal posted by Kenzi on September 4, 2003 at 17:31:29:
: Pricing depends on the market you are in. Here in NYC there are: people who charge between $75 and $150/hour for henna, so I am on
the
: low side at $60, but I feel comfortable charging that much. I
think
: i am being fairly compensated for doing something i love, and I
feel
: that it's a good price for the client; the price isn't so high that
: it turns them off henna permanently and doesn't give them the
: impression that henna is this expensive luxury item. I am really
: trying to get henna to be an accepted part of daily life, part of
our
: rituals and adornment.
:
: Another thing about pricing, you don't want to price so low that
: people don't take you seriously. Some clients actually want to pay
a
: lot for henna, especially bridal henna, because it makes them feel
: like they are getting the best, and often they can use the price to
: brag to their friends. If your prices are too low they may think
: they are getting Kmart Kwality henna work!
:
: I think $50/hour is fine. Make sure you can say it with
confidence,
: practice in front of a mirror. When I raised my prices for the
first
: time I wasn't comfortable with the price and I used to say
: it, "uh...$60?" It didn't go over too well!!
:
: Let us know how it all goes!
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