After a long day standing behind the chair, isn't it nice to look into your apron and see a wad of cash from your thankful, and now stunningly gorgeous clients? In addition to receiving a regular commission, stylists also live off of tips. Even when your clients tip via credit or check, stylists typically receive their money at the end of the day.

This was the system set up in Kristy Reed's salon. But all that changed this past year, so she raised this question: "I work at a commission salon, and I used to receive my…