What is the typical percentage that salons pay eyelash technicians from retail product sales?

Salons typically pay eyelash technicians a commission on retail product sales, and the range of 5 to 10 percent is common in the industry. This percentage is designed to incentivize technicians to promote and sell the products they use, allowing salons to benefit from increased revenue while encouraging staff to take an active role in retail sales. A commission of this size strikes a balance, providing a motivation for technicians without overburdening them with unrealistic sales expectations.

Higher percentages, like those in the 10 to 20 percent range, may exist in some contexts or salons with specific sales strategies or exceptional product lines, but they are not the norm for most standard salon settings. Similarly, percentages lower than 5 percent would not typically create enough incentive for technicians to engage in retail sales effectively. Thus, the range of 5 to 10 percent is regarded as a standard practice across many salons within the industry.