This discussion is moot for a very simple reason, and that is that only 9% of Cosmetologists are male, whioch means that as much as females might prefer a male stylist, they don't have the option.

can you imagine how busy those 9% would be?

No More conscience, no more pain. The now, the past, the future stay the same.

Okay I am bit confused here.  The beginning of the thread was gay vs straight.  Is that implying that all men who are hairstylists are gay?  News flash... they aren't all gay.

Do men have the upper hand in this industry?  Only if you feel intimidated by them in some way.

Do women prefer a man stylist?  Some do, some don't, so what?

I have worked with both men and women and what impresses me is their talent, not their gender.

BAD IDEA! not only do you lose a client but you lose the money either way it works out. If it does work out now you do their hair for free and if it doesn't work out you lose them any way.

People come to a hairstylist to look and feel better. Treat them with kindness.

if you let them think there is more than that then they might get insulted. Imagine guys if your proctologist was flirting with you would you feel comfortable or your insurance salesman for that matter. Or women if the guy that came to install your home alarm system was asking you personal questions? Would you be concerned?

Do you flirt with the people you do buisness with? People are more impressed by talent and knowledge that any amount of flatttery