# Web-Video Consultations Plan B Salon Offers Free Skype Consultations for New Hairstyles By Bianca | Published 2009-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-video-consultations-plan-b-salon References: [springwise](http://springwise.com/fashion_beauty/planbsalon/) & [planbsalon](http://www.planbsalon.com/) No, it’s not where you go to get your morning after pill—Plan B Salon is actually a [hair salon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-hairlab) in Cambridge, Massachusetts that is on the cutting edge (pardon the pun) of innovation when it comes to the embrace of web 2.0 and hairstyling. Plan Salon offers 15-minute [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone) consultations to allow clients to try out different looks on themselves before actually plunking down in the stylist’s chair and committing to a new look. The Plan B Skype consultations are free, but cut costs (including styling) start at $50. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual-consultation Trend:** The rise of virtual consultations in various industries presents opportunities for businesses to offer personalized, remote services. - **Web 2.0 Integration Trend:** The seamless integration of web 2.0 technologies into traditional businesses enables innovative solutions and improved customer experiences. - **Try-before-you-buy Trend:** The implementation of try-before-you-buy services allows customers to make more informed purchasing decisions and reduces buyer's remorse. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Haircare Industry:** The beauty and haircare industry can capitalize on virtual consultations to provide personalized advice and styling services to customers remotely. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can explore opportunities to develop user-friendly web 2.0 platforms and tools that facilitate virtual consultations and improve customer interactions. - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** The fashion and apparel industry can utilize try-before-you-buy approaches, such as virtual fitting rooms, to enhance the online shopping experience and boost customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Hair Color Consultations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/licensed-colorist-ondemand.md) - [AI-Based Salon Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-corp.md) - [Virtual Hairstyle Previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hairstyleapp.md) - [At-Home Hairdressing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubhair.md) - [Real-Time Skincare Consultations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinceuticals-1.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Convenient Wig Styling Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wig-styling.md) - [Smart Styling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newbe-styling-station.md) - [AI Hair Style Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tryhairstyles.md)