POlicies

Salon Policies

Accessibility

  • Good Hair Collective® strives to accommodate clients of all abilities.
  • Clients with accessibility needs are encouraged to contact the salon in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Privacy

  • Client personal information and payment details are handled with care and stored securely.
  • Good Hair Collective® does not sell or share client information with third parties except as required to process payments or comply with legal obligations.

Client Communication & Recording

  • Client communication may occur via text message, email, or verbal discussion.
  • Verbal conversations, including phone calls and in-person discussions, may be recorded with the client’s knowledge and consent, where permitted by law, for training, quality assurance, and documentation purposes.
  • Clients will be informed prior to any recording and may decline recording in accordance with applicable Maryland law.

Health, Safety & Liability

  • Clients must disclose any allergies, sensitivities, medical conditions, or relevant health concerns prior to receiving services.
  • By receiving services, clients acknowledge that salon services carry inherent risks and voluntarily assume responsibility for those risks.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law, clients agree to release and hold harmless Good Hair Collective®, its owners, employees, agents, and representatives from claims arising out of services provided, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
  • Good Hair Collective® reserves the right to decline services if a client’s health or scalp condition makes a service unsafe.

Salon Etiquette & Conduct

Good Hair Collective® is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and emotionally safe environment.
  • Discriminatory, derogatory, aggressive, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Clients who engage in inappropriate conduct may be asked to leave the salon and will be charged the full scheduled service amount.
  • Good Hair Collective® reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service when necessary to protect the safety, comfort, and well-being of clients and staff, in accordance with applicable law.

Hair Extensions & Hair Loss Services

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to schedule all new hair extension installation appointments.
  • The remaining balance for extension services, including installation and styling, is due on the day of the appointment.
  • Deposits are applied toward the total cost of services and hair.
  • All deposits are non-refundable, including in the event of cancellation or rescheduling outside the cancellation window.
  • Any estimates or quotes provided prior to installation are valid for 30 days from the date they are given.
  • Quotes are estimates only and may change if additional hair, time, or services are required.
  • Hair purchases and deposits are final sale.
  • New extension clients who cancel more than 48 hours prior to their scheduled appointment may take home any hair or products purchased.

Adjustments

  • Any concerns or requests for adjustments must be communicated within 7 days of the original service date.
  • Minor adjustments (generally under one hour) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  • Adjustments requiring more than two hours will incur additional charges.
  • There are no refunds for services performed.

Late Arrivals

  • Clients arriving more than 15 minutes late may not be able to receive their full service.
  • At the discretion of the artist, the appointment may need to be rescheduled or considered a no-show.
  • If any portion of the service is performed, clients agree to be charged for the entire scheduled appointment time, regardless of arrival time or services completed.

Cancellation Fees

  • Appointments canceled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours’ notice will result in a charge of 50% of the scheduled service cost.
  • Appointments canceled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice, same-day cancellations, or no-shows will result in a charge of 100% of the scheduled service cost.

Charges are calculated based on:
  • The number of hours booked.
  • The hourly rate of the scheduled artist, as listed on our website at the time of booking.

Cancellations, No-Shows & Late Arrivals

Appointments are reserved specifically for each client, including preparation time that directly impacts our artists’ schedules.
  • Appointment reminders may be sent as a courtesy approximately 72 hours in advance; however, clients are responsible for managing their own appointments.
  • A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Booking & Payment

  • A valid credit card is required to book an appointment.
  • By scheduling an appointment, clients authorize Good Hair Collective® to charge the card on file in accordance with the policies outlined below.
  • Credit cards may be charged for cancellation fees, no-show fees, late cancellations, deposits, hair purchases, and other charges permitted under these policies.