To think friend should give me a discount?

[gcullisa]

So before you jump to immediately saying I am being unreasonable I just want to confirm that I don’t think people should under sell a trade and their time and skills are worth the price they want to charge.

My friend is a hairdresser, she earns 50% of whatever she charges her client (other 50% goes to the salon and I assume she has use of their products).

I have hair extensions which require regular refit and I go to her directly, I drive to hers at a time and day that suits her (I’ll use my lunch hour) and she still charges me salon prices. It costs £80 for a refit and £30 for a trim - so instead of making £55 from me if I’d go to the salon she’s now making £110.

Aibu to think as a friend she could do it cheaper? I don’t mean she should charge me 50% but just reduce it to 75% - then she’s still earning more than she actually would have done. It’s cash in hand and the only material she’s using (apart from scissors) is tape which I know she just takes from the salon and she’s not even using water or electricity.

Am I being really unreasonable here?

I'm on the fence with this one because From my experience salons are ridiculously expensive 2 if she's renting a seat that cost her and I'm sure they charge her a little for the use of products all in her rental agreement, but she also has bills to pay rent food ect I don't think it's fair you expect her to discount because that money may cover a must pay bill she may not get to pay if she gives you discount, the fact that you are her friend do you hang out a lot could she not do your hair at home for a reduced rate in spare time so she's not reducing her main income it would become a extra income and you get the comfort of your own home, I don't think your being unreasonable but I do think you are a little out there with the expectations, if you want to pay less don't go to the salon,