Experience Transformative Hair Services at Rosewood Salon Co.

At Rosewood Salon Co., we believe your salon experience should be transparent, fair, and empowering for both you and your stylist. That’s why we’ve reimagined how salon pricing works by introducing a time-based, all-inclusive pricing model that’s completely gratuity-free.

This approach ensures that your stylist is compensated fairly. You’ll know exactly what to expect before your appointment. Most importantly, your experience remains focused on what truly matters — your comfort, your confidence, and your hair.

What Is Time-Based Pricing?

Instead of charging by service name (“cut,” “color,” or “partial highlight”), we base pricing on the time needed to achieve your desired look. Every appointment includes all the essentials, from treatments to toners, in one clear, upfront cost.

Your stylist will walk you through your goals during the consultation. They’ll determine how much time your service will take and provide a clear quote before booking. No guessing, no upselling, and no surprise add-ons.

Why It Works

For Clients

• Transparency – You’ll always know your cost upfront.

• All-inclusive care – Your time block covers everything you need for your look.

• Equality – Our pricing is based on time, not gender or outdated service categories.

• Flexibility – You can adjust your service goals within your time window.

  
  

For Stylists

• Fair pay for their time, creativity, and expertise.

• Less burnout from double-booking and rushed schedules.

• Freedom to focus on quality, education, and long-term hair health — not upselling.

  
  

Why We’re Gratuity-Free

We believe gratitude should be expressed through appreciation, not obligation. Our stylists are compensated through transparent, equitable pricing. You can skip the stress of figuring out “how much to tip” and simply enjoy your experience. But our gratuity-free model isn’t just about simplicity. It's about equity and respect.

The History of Tipping and Why It Matters

To understand why Rosewood is gratuity-free, it’s important to recognize the historical roots of tipping in the United States, especially its ties to racism and inequality.

After the Civil War, many newly freed Black Americans entered the workforce in service roles as porters, waiters, and domestic workers. Rather than paying these workers a fair wage, employers in the late 1800s and early 1900s adopted a “tipping” model borrowed from European customs (Greenspan, 2019; Mast, 2024; Pollack et al., 2021; Sablik, 2024).

In Europe, tipping was a small gesture of appreciation on top of fair pay. In America, however, it became a way for companies to avoid paying wages altogether, particularly to Black workers (Pollack et al., 2021).

Service workers, many of them formerly enslaved people, were forced to rely entirely on tips to survive. This system institutionalized unequal pay and reinforced racial hierarchies. The restaurant, hotel, and beauty industries, among others, carried these structures forward for decades (Sablik, 2024; Mast, 2024). Even today, workers in tipped industries are often paid below minimum wage, with their income depending on the generosity of customers rather than their skill or professionalism.

By eliminating tipping, we aim to dismantle those outdated practices and replace them with a model that values fairness, inclusion, and respect for labor.

Why We Chose This Model

At Rosewood, we want every guest to feel cared for and every stylist to feel respected. Our time-based, gratuity-free structure reflects that belief.

• We’re transparent about costs from the start.

• We price for quality and care, not for categories.

• We compensate our stylists fairly for their time and expertise.

• We remove any awkwardness, expectation, or inequality from the experience.

  
  

When you sit in our chair, you can relax knowing that you’re receiving expert care and that your stylist is being treated with the same integrity and respect we extend to every client.

Redefining the Modern Salon Experience

The heart of Rosewood Salon Co. has always been to do things differently with intention. From the moment you book to the moment you leave, every part of your experience is designed to feel thoughtful, transparent, and rooted in care.

Beautiful, healthy hair is our art. But equity, respect, and connection? Those are our foundation.

The Rosewood Difference

So, what makes us stand out? It’s simple. We focus on you. Your needs, your desires, and your hair goals are at the forefront of everything we do. Our stylists are not just skilled professionals; they’re artists who are passionate about their craft.

We offer a range of premium services tailored to your unique style. Whether you’re looking for luxurious extensions or stunning dimensional color, we’ve got you covered. Our team is dedicated to providing transformative hair services that not only enhance your appearance but also boost your confidence.

Experience the Transformation

Are you ready to experience a salon where your time, your trust, and your stylist’s artistry are equally valued? Book your next appointment with us and see the difference transparency makes.

At Rosewood Salon Co., we’re not just about hair; we’re about creating a community. A place where everyone feels welcome and valued. So, come on in! Let’s embark on this hair journey together.

SOURCES

Greenspan, R. E. (2019, August 20). How Americans tip at restaurants has a troubling history. Time. https://time.com/5404475/history-tipping-american-restaurants-civil-war/

Mast, N. (2024, June 18). Tipping is a racist relic and a modern tool of economic oppression in the south: Rooted in racism and economic exploitation: Spotlight | economic policy institute. Economic Policy Institute. https://www.epi.org/publication/rooted-racism-tipping/

Pollack, W., Sinclair, C., & Taylor, R. (2021, March 22). The racist history behind America’s tipping culture. Shriver Center on Poverty Law. https://www.povertylaw.org/article/the-racist-history-behind-americas-tipping-culture/

Sablik, T. (2024). Tipping: From scourge of democracy to American ritual. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. https://www.richmondfed.org/publications/research/econ_focus/2024/q1_q2_economic_history