Germany and France are attracting Valencian hair talent with salaries that double those in Spain. The shortage of professionals in those countries is causing a drain of workers from the sector in the Valencian Community. For the local client, this translates into fewer appointment options and rising prices. The direct consequence is a possible increase in the cost of hairdressing services in the region.
The salary gap drives a borderless hair labor market ✈️
The income difference transforms the flow of professionals. A hairdresser in Valencia can earn around 1,200 euros net per month, while in Berlin or Paris the figure is around 2,500. This economic disparity triggers a process of selective migration. Local hair salons lose skilled labor, reducing the supply of available services. The law of supply and demand suggests that, with fewer professionals, the prices of haircuts and treatments will tend to rise to retain those who remain.
Germany takes the comb and here the price of dye goes up 💇
While Valencian hairdressers pack their bags heading to the Black Forest with a double salary, local clients are left with a tangled mane and a lighter wallet. Soon, booking an appointment will be like finding a rental apartment: mission impossible. Sure, at least we can boast that our favorite hairdresser now cuts hair in Munich, giving an international touch to our lack of a haircut.