How to read the board
S and A marks mean the pass removes a limit that podium guides mention often: faces, extra slots, hair texture, or the VIP bundle. B and C marks are useful for speed, a single set, or pets. Skip a pass that does not match the problem you have in the salon.
S tier
Player decision Buy this first if your outfits lose because the face is still a default preset when the runway starts. Skip it if free presets and the nose toggle are enough.
A tier
Player decision Buy it when you are already hitting the equip cap. It is the cheapest pass that changes how much outfit you can wear.
Player decision Buy it after you know the free hair stacks are not enough for the themes you play. It is not required for a finished head.
Player decision Buy VIP for the items and the lounge, not because Pro Servers check for it. Podium notes say free-rack outfits still win.
B tier
Player decision Useful in your first sessions. Less important once you know the rooms or you own Teleport to Rooms.
Player decision Buy it if searching rooms, not the outfit idea, is what makes you late. Pair it with a saved face if you also own Custom Makeup.
Player decision Buy the set only if you want those clothes. It is not a substitute for slots, faces, or speed.
C tier
Player decision Buy it for the prop. Guides do not treat pets as a ranking tool.