I always get comments from my customers saying they like how meticulous I am with their hair. They don't feel rushed. They say they can tell I've been cutting for a long time because of my attention to detail. I like to do it right the first time. I don't want to compromise that by trying to meet a rediculous time frame. It also depends on the cut. If I am doing a buzz cut or typical men's haircut, I can do that in 12 or 13 minutes, but if I am doing a woman or girl with long hair, it sometimes takes time to comb thru the hair to get the tangles out, then cut it, then dry it (partially at least), and that can take up to 25 minutes or more. It averages out pretty much, but somedays I have more men to cut, and some days I have more women. Lately, it seems I've had a lot of women with long hair who want layers so that takes longer.
I just figured that I would save $70 per month in gas at this other shop from what I am spending now. That is a lot! (that would pay for a couple of fun day trips per month!).