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Experts at GlossGenius reveal that among the top 20 most beautiful cities, as defined by overall beauty spend, Allentown, PA tops the chart with the most spent per appointment.

Some metros are willing to invest more than others on their beauty and wellness appointments.
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Booking platform GlossGenius revealed data that reflects 2023’s top 20 metropolitan areas for price per appointment.
The nation’s highest price per appointment goes to the Allentown, Pennsylvania metropolitan area, with average receipts of $152.91 for beauty and wellness services. Surprisingly, some major hubs well-known for high prices (and an obsession with beauty) are lower on the list — Los Angeles clocks in at #8, while New York City is #14.
How does your area stack up? And for stylists, are you pricing appropriately?

Data: Gloss Genius
Originally posted on Modern Salon

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