Made for Colorists
Build a Defensible Correction Quote and Time Estimate
Also useful for: people in Beauty, people in Hairstylists
25 min
Intermediate
Communication
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Build a correction estimate from the hair's condition, color history, planned services, product use, processing checks, finishing work, and likely complications.
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Use this when
Use this after a correction consultation or strand test, before you quote the appointment, reserve time, or request a deposit.
You'll need
- Density and length
- Current level and condition
- Banding details
- Product and color history
- Planned techniques and stages
- Product use and pricing
- Processing and checks
- Toning and treatments
- Drying and finishing
- Contingency time
- Known uncertainties
You'll get
- An itemized estimate with visible assumptions
- A realistic base range and a separate contingency allowance
- You can identify which charges are fixed, variable, optional, or provisional
- Clear wording that explains when timing or price may change
- Every technical assumption against your own judgment and salon rules checked
By the end of this playbook
You will have:
- An itemized estimate with visible assumptions
- A realistic base range and a separate contingency allowance
- You can identify which charges are fixed, variable, optional, or provisional
- Clear wording that explains when timing or price may change
- Every technical assumption against your own judgment and salon rules checked
Sample
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Sample input
High density, long hair. The root is near level 5, the midshaft has a level 3 permanent-color band, and the porous ends sit near level 7. The plan includes setup, targeted lightener application, processing checks, rinse, two-zone toning, treatment, drying, evaluation, and cleanup. My correction rate is $120 per hour, with two bowls of lightener and one toner formula included. Extra bowls are $18 each. I expect one to three extra bowls. My base stage estimates total 5.5 to 6.5 hours, and I reserve 60 minutes for uneven lift, extra toning, or difficult detangling.
Sample assembled prompt
Quote status: Provisional. The product history under the level... Base appointment range: 5.5 to 6.5... Contingency allowance: Up to 1 hour. Recommended booking block: 7.5 hours, including... Estimated service charge at $120 per... Variable: extra bowls and actual chair... Optional: trim or added treatment not... Pending: whether the band can be... Client wording: "Based on your consultation... Your current estimate is $678 to... I will pause and review the... The first priority is keeping the...