And at a third salon, a stylist whispers across the counter that the price list has been removed because the shop charges according to what services are done and which stylist does them. Women are charged more because our needs are perceived to be fussier and daintier than men's and also, frankly, because we're not as likely to complain. When you find an anomalous price difference, complain. In the US, charging different prices according to the customer's gender is flat out illegal. The custom continues anyway.
Dry cleaners are aware they are on shaky ground.
They're just following standard practice. Penney Kome is an award-winning journalist and author based in Calgary. All Rights Reserved. Straight Goods respects the intellectual property of our contributors. We expect our visitors will as well.