Haircut prices = DUMB!

[Bad_boi]

Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same.

Your thoughts?:boxers:

[Nat]

Yes, I get annoyed by that.

[Guy]

It bothers me also.

Now I go to a barbershop where its always the same price.

[vixenagogo]

i guess it depends on how you look at it. generally a pricing structure at a salon is just a basic guideline. and haircuts for women regardless of length or "demanding" style is irrelevant. for the most part, when booking a woman for an appointment it will take more time (due to styling, length, etc). now if you develop a relationship with your stylist by being a good client they may realize that your service is less time or fuss and charge accordingly. so you are paying for time, experience and service. now you can always avoid what you view as an "unfair high price" by going to barber shop that doesn't do all the styling that a salon does or a chop shop (super cuts/fantastic sams) where even a shampoo is ala carte. just remember that the person cutting your hair does not make the full amount on your service...sometimes it's 40% sometimes more and in some cases they get paid a paltry hourly wage. now if you want to talk about unfair pricing... let's talk about dry cleaning ;)

[Bad_boi]

I don't think I have ever had anything dry-cleaned. I suppose if I did I would just go in and give them what needed cleaning and pay in cash so they would assume I was a guy and charge me less. Stickin it to da man lol.

[Jess]

i guess it depends on how you look at it. generally a pricing structure at a salon is just a basic guideline. and haircuts for women regardless of length or "demanding" style is irrelevant. for the most part, when booking a woman for an appointment it will take more time (due to styling, length, etc). now if you develop a relationship with your stylist by being a good client they may realize that your service is less time or fuss and charge accordingly. so you are paying for time, experience and service. now you can always avoid what you view as an "unfair high price" by going to barber shop that doesn't do all the styling that a salon does or a chop shop (super cuts/fantastic sams) where even a shampoo is ala carte. just remember that the person cutting your hair does not make the full amount on your service...sometimes it's 40% sometimes more and in some cases they get paid a paltry hourly wage. now if you want to talk about unfair pricing... let's talk about dry cleaning ;)

Today driving back from Roanoke we noticed several of those little roadside signs that apprise you to something coming up. This happened to be for a new salon.
1st sign Joe Blow's Salon ( not real name as i forgot it)
2nd sign Men's haircut $10
3rd sign Women's haircut $18

Now.. with an appropriately raised and furrowed brow, I asked the wifey if I should go in there and ask for a man's cut. I get a men's cut. So.. am I going to pay 18 for a Caesar when the guy next to me gets the same cut for 10?
Dunno, but if they are open when we go back up Sunday, we'll see how it rolls out ( if i can wait that long, coz i am lookin like a damned hippie) No offense all y'all hippies out there... I just get twitchy when the hair touches my ear. grrrrr

Dry cleaners defined the subtle difference between "shirt" and "blouse". I think it's about four bucks... GRRRRRR

[rlin]

i recently decided to stand my ground about the whole mens and ladies pricing thing... regardless of the fact that if i had just stfu i wouldve passed and gotten the 5 dollar savings...
barbers are so much better... its just hard in GA to find the ones that i can deal with that look in their eye when they have scissors in their hands...

as for the dry cleaning... at least they go by the fact... if your buttons are on the correct side it is priced one way... no matter who brings it in...

[MsDemeanor]

It's nice that in CA gender pricing for dry cleaning and hair cuts is illegal. Now if they could just do the same for big ticket items like auto insurance and health insurance.

[Rook]

true..
it is very annoying.
Unless I give my birth name, I squeeze by and recieve a gentleman's pricing...
This last time, I did muse about the price difference and the "why", while watching a gentleman give the Stylist more directions than a fuckin' GPS on the Jersey turnpike.
I finished before he did...
He kept interrupting "No, not that one..I want #3, I always get #3 on that part/Try to make the nape into 'Duck tail'"
And the stylist was pissed with him, sending My stylist "s.o.s" glances...
I say stylist cuz there's maybe ...2 decent barbers in my town, and both were closed that day {figures}, sooo I was stuck...
By the time I got my wallet out, My stylist was dealing with his ass..and I got a discount +compliment {that's a lovely color of red * me = bashful smile, staying quiet*}...

I much prefer barbers, good price, colorful jokes, nice porn magazines {i'll never understand that part...youre reading porn while waiting for a haircut, whatre ya gonna do? say "excuse me, where's the bathroom"??}
Eventually I'll find a certified Barber school, maybe open my own gender neutral place...

As for dry cleanin.....I have a black "hot topic" long coat that needs it, I'm petrified of the prices ["be afraid...be very very afraid"~ geena davis *the fly*]

[EnderD_503]

I think it really depends on where you go. If you go to a place like first choice haircuts it just depends on what you want done. Standard price for adults is something like 14 bucks, then depends if you want them to wash it and dry it.

[JustBeingMe]

Personally, if the stylist I use does a great job, and I continue to use her, I don't bitch about the pricing and I usually leave a 5 dollar tip so they can buy lunch. Stylists really don't make that much money, and they risk their wrists in what they do to having carpal tunnel syndrome. I have an ex that was a stylist whom no longer does it because of her wrists. She didn't bring in the dough either like a lot of people would think, and she was great at it too.
So, to me the pricing I don't care about as long as the cut you get is worth it.

[Jet]

Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same.

Your thoughts?:boxers:

I'm charged less for a man's cut.

[Kobi]

I started shopping around when the salon I used doubled the price for cuts.

Now, I have a fantastic stylist at a very reasonable price and best of all, she comes to the house!

[NJFemmie]

If it's long, male or female, then I can understand charging more - but not because of mere gender.

When I lived in New York (not the city, but in Westchester) my hair dresser BARELY trimmed my bangs (only because she didn't do it right the first time). She tried to charge me $35.

WTF?

[Corkey]

Have been going to a stylist for over 3 years, the price has steadily increased.
Found new barber now pay $10 flat fee.

[Apocalipstic]

If I received a man's hair cut it would piss me off to pay more than a man does.

I, however, go to a stylist and they do way more stuff to my hair than just a cut, so I am fine with paying more. I am also fine with paying more to have my hair done in a professional calm peaceful; setting where they stylists are not on the phone, fist fighting, pulling each other's hair, nor have their kids running around screaming. :)

[chefhottie25]

Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same.

Your thoughts?:boxers:

this use to drive me crazy...because i have short hair like a guy would. however, i currently have a hair stylist who charges me the guy price. she is the go to for the butches and bois in my town. if your hair is short you pay the guy price. it saves me like 10 bucks.

[Enchantress]

Hairstyling is an art.

At an upscale salon you're paying for expertise, training (that most stylists go through monthly to stay current and trendy), products used (high end color etc) and treatment. Most salons do not charge different prices. Instead the menu is based on services. For instance, my haircut is usually $70.00 dollars, but if combined with coloring, it's slightly discounted. This works for both male and female clientele.

If you're looking for inexpensive pricing that is across board for all, try SuperCuts or another chain. Most of their stylists are proficient at simple doos.

Happy hair moments all!

[swagger]

when i was about 15, i went for a haircut at my local salon. the woman gave me a very crappy haircut, referred to me as male the whole way through, then did a doubletake, realised i was a girl and charged me the female (higher) price. after a complaint, she charged me the lower (male) price ... it made no sense to me at all.

[DamselFly]

i think that the inequality of gender-related haircuts is very unfair and confusing. due to my being a Roshi and Taoist monk *smile, for now*, i keep my hair extremely short, esp. for a femme. think Pema Chodron, if you've seen a pic of her. i used to go to a barbershop to get it cut, got a very nice cut and usually extremely good service, not to mention cool conversation, for 10.00. when i go to a chain unisex shop, the price goes up to 15.00 b/c i'm a woman. if i go to an upscale beauty salon, the price can vry from 20-35.00, depending up and locale. now my housemate does it for free. i must admit to missing the barbershops, though. i had the sense of being on "other" territory and getting a peak into another world. but i've been told by locals that women here do NOT go into barbershops! bo,bo,bo! so either i spend 15.00, more incl. tip, or get it cut by my housemate. my only complaint w/my hair is that it's refusing to turn gray! i'm 50 in May, and it's still medium brown w/some auburn highlights in the sun. i'm entering the second half of my life. i want my gray hair!
namaste,
DamselFly :|

[Glenn]

I've been buzzing my head for over a year (usually with a #1.5 inch guard) instead of parting out for a decent cut around here. It only takes ten minutes every month and besides, I'm lazy and don't wanna deal with having to take care of it.

[Rockinonahigh]

Last year I got one of many crapy hair cuts that were way over priced,I tell them NOT to cut the top of my hear short leave it fairly long,just trim around the ears & leave some sideburns..trim my bangs 1 inch above my eye brows.Not hard to do?! Well last time but time they got done no matter where I measured my hair it was two inches long..I looked like a peeled onion.GRRRRRRRR I was not happy.So as It grew I trimed it myself,I am satisfied with the rustic Johnny Cash hair cut I now have,my hair is a little fine but has waves every where they were cutting off like a mad butcher.My son trims the back,then I comb it the way I want it to lay so with a trim round the ears and a snip hear and there ...its all good.That crapy cut was costing me $15.00 now I save the cash.

[DapperButch]

Hairstyling is an art.

At an upscale salon you're paying for expertise, training (that most stylists go through monthly to stay current and trendy), products used (high end color etc) and treatment. Most salons do not charge different prices. Instead the menu is based on services. For instance, my haircut is usually $70.00 dollars, but if combined with coloring, it's slightly discounted. This works for both male and female clientele.

If you're looking for inexpensive pricing that is across board for all, try SuperCuts or another chain. Most of their stylists are proficient at simple doos.

Happy hair moments all!

You know, I think this is really true (hairstyling is an art).

I have had the same hairstylist for I would guess around 12-15 years and I swear her approach to cutting is never the same, even when I am getting the same cut. It usually comes out about the same, but sometimes it is a little different. I would say that it wasn't until about a year ago that I stopped being my neurotic self and ceased questioning what she was doing (if she was doing it "right").

One day I noticed the look in her eyes while she was cutting...it was this sense of passion she had...I said, "this is like art to you, isn't it?" And she was like, "absolutely". So, I pretty shut up after that day b/c I finally "got it".

Her cost went dramatically up when th eshop decided to put all the hairstylists on a scale. Like A1 - A4, or something like that. It is based on skill set, classes, etc., like Enchantress mentioned. My hairstylist is all about learning new things and is constantly taking new classes and getting excited about products. She always has an "intern" in tow, as well.

The cost for a cut is $39 (she is an A4, or whatever the top is). This includes a shampoo. It may or may not include conditioner or a blow dry (don't know). Sometimes I just get a "wet down" b/c I don't feel dealing with someone all up in my head (people other than my stylist).

It doesn't matter male or female, the cost is the same.

When there was a separate cost for men and women she charged me the men's price.

I like my stylist. She is on time. She is quick. She gets I'm a guy and wouldn't consider using anything but men's products on me or recommending men's products for purchase.

Unfortunately, I have a habit of encouraging my gfs to go there, so I have several exes who I could run into at any given time! ;-)

[DomnNC]

You know Dapper that is so true about it being an art. Most people don't realize the cost and continuing education of a hairstylist. I looked up the NC Barber schools and if you want to do the whole shebang, the hairstyling, the nails, makeup, it can cost in excess of $10,000 for a one year course. That ain't cheap and they must take continuing education classes like you said at an additional cost.

The old dudes in barbershops don't go thru all that, if you just want to cut hair I think the tuition was like around $6000 which still ain't that cheap and if you want to stay current on styles then there's additional cost for that continuing education.

I'm like you, I've had the same woman cutting my hair for years now, she charges me the men's rate cuz my hair is relatively easy to cut, I always tip her $5 and at Christmas it's $30. They have to make a living as well, are always standing on their feet, usually wind up with a lot of leg issues from standing all day as well as carpal tunnel which could kick them out of their chosen field. They often have long hours as well and work most Saturdays. If they aren't the shop owner then they have to pay part of what they take in to the shop owner to rent a chair in the shop which could be upwards of 60% of what they take in. It's surely not a profession I would enter into, so I don't begrudge one penny I have to pay to them.

[DapperButch]

In terms of tipping, I always do 15%.

Question for the hair stylists around: Is this standard/accepted practice?

[DomnNC]

In terms of tipping, I always do 15%.

Question for the hair stylists around: Is this standard/accepted practice?


She charges me $18 for a haircut and I tip $5 so I'm about in line with you I reckon. It'll be interesting to see what hairstylists here have to say.

[DapperButch]

She charges me $18 for a haircut and I tip $5 so I'm about in line with you I reckon. It'll be interesting to see what hairstylists here have to say.

Yeah, I just kind of went with what is standard tipping for restaurant/bar service around here and never really thought about it beyond that (until now, obviously!)

I would like to be sure that I am in line with what is customary.

[moxie]

I have weird hair and have been on a search for someone who can do a good job with my unruly hair for years and years. I have thin spots, thick spots, naturally curly limp hair. When I have bangs I want them really short. So essentially my hair is a bitch to do well. I have gone to the chain places like Fantastic Sams to uber-expensive places and have had horrid experiences at both. I have finally found someone who understands my hair, listens to what I want and is highly trained through quarterly classes at Bumble and Bumble in NYC (and I live in Louisville) and I let her try the new stuff out on me when it would work. AND she shows me what to do to make my hair look exactly like it does when she styles it...it's never as nice but it is in the same ballpark. I like to keep my hair relatively short (chin-length graduated bob with layers in the back because it's so thick back there) but there are times where I tell myself I am going to grow it out and I get sick of it and go back and get it cut. She sees my gray hair coming in and doesn't try and get me to dye it because I refuse. She is the best.

I also pay for the best. I pay about $100 every time I see her and that includes getting my do done, my brows done and a tip. If I need my bangs trimmed I can walk-in and she won't charge me but I'll give her $10.
I am pretty thrifty and cringe when I have to pay over $40 for most anything, and this is one of the exceptions. Unfortunately, I am moving this summer and will have to go on the search once again. Yuck.

[DomnNC]

I hear ya puregrrl. Ya get a good one that listens to ya or knows how you want it and don't try to sell ya everything under the sun and either they up and move or you up and move, lol. I'm trying to think, I think I've only had 6 people cut my hair my entire life and I'm 54, lol. I guess that's not to bad, lol, at least I'm loyal!

[proximitywithoutintimacy]

In my experience, I've found that going to the beauty school is always the best option for me. I pay $8.50 for shampoo, cut, blow-dry and style... and I usually tip $4-5. I guess the way I see it is, because I usually go for edgy haircuts, my friends who are there with the mohawks and purple hair are probably the best ones to do my hair... :lol2:

[Ciaran]

I pay £30 (approx $50) on average for a very quick cut and shampoo ... takes 10 to 15 minutes max and the quality is very hit and miss.

I've been struggling to find a good hairdresser here in London ... one of my best friends was a hairstylist in my previous location (Belfast) and I was able to always get a fantastic cut that suited me for around half the price I'm paying in London and some good conversation and coffee thrown in also.

[DapperButch]

I hear ya puregrrl. Ya get a good one that listens to ya or knows how you want it and don't try to sell ya everything under the sun and either they up and move or you up and move, lol. I'm trying to think, I think I've only had 6 people cut my hair my entire life and I'm 54, lol. I guess that's not to bad, lol, at least I'm loyal!

I will do you one better, my man!

2 hair stylists in 41 years!

Seriously. Went to my first one starting at age 9 (I assume my mother did it before then). Saw her until I switched to this one 13 or so years ago.

THAT is loyal!

(of course, it is notable that I am a commitment phobe in my personal life, so maybe I shouldn't start shouting from the rooftops! ha!)

[scootebaby]

for the last few yrs my son and i have used the same hairdresser....she is an older woman,her help is older as well,and a lot of her clientele are older/elderly ppl..she charges everyone the same price...$10 for a wash,cut and dry--regardless of sex or age--i stick with her simply bc my son is picky and this is only the 3rd person is has liked

[DomnNC]

I will do you one better, my man!

2 hair stylists in 41 years!

Seriously. Went to my first one starting at age 9 (I assume my mother did it before then). Saw her until I switched to this one 13 or so years ago.

THAT is loyal!

(of course, it is notable that I am a commitment phobe in my personal life, so maybe I shouldn't start shouting from the rooftops! ha!)

Yep, that is loyal! Well mine either moved out of the city I was living, had one die of breast cancer when she didn't need to do so, crazy church she got involved with didn't believe in modern medicine or surgery. I could still kick her butt, left a 9 yr old son behind. But, yep, ya got me on that one.

[redrose]

my favorite salon:
GOING STRAIGHT SALON :confused: LOL!!!

http://philippines.panpages.com/galleryimg/l/going-straight-salon-8963.jpg

I require myself to have my favorite hair treatment, once a year,
I call this maintenance, to keep my hair healthy and neat.
cost = 1,500 in Philippine peso or $34.77 (P1,500 / $43.14)
for me, this is expensive

and have my hair trimmed, (2 inches, lol!) every other month, well, in a different salon :)

[justkim]

As a hairstylist I understand the cost of haircuts. There are some salons that charge a set price whether male or female. Some even have a lower price for a clipper cut and clipper cut only, this means one length all over.
I love what I do and it comes across in the work that I do. Whether it is a simple haircut to a more edgy look you will get the same treatment. I have done my fair share of off the wall and totally crazy haircuts. I have etched favorite numbers, team logos and I have even done a checker board. All I totally enjoyed doing. We must not forget the mullet, but that in and of itself is 2 haircuts so you better believe I am going to charge accordingly.
If you are going to tip by all means be generous, 5 bucks is nice but if you are getting a color done consider the time and effort that goes into this sort of application. Many stylist have gone to booth rent which in some places is ridiculously high which means you will pay more for a service and even those that aren't booth rent charge more depending on the level of stylist you are dealing with. Some even have a base rate that is just at minimum wage and if you don't hit that base rate in dollars per hour you can lose your job, which in my opinion sucks! I work very hard for every dollar I make, but if you think it is costly by all means buy your own clippers and take a whack at it.
Just my .02...

[DapperButch]

As a hairstylist I understand the cost of haircuts. There are some salons that charge a set price whether male or female. Some even have a lower price for a clipper cut and clipper cut only, this means one length all over.
I love what I do and it comes across in the work that I do. Whether it is a simple haircut to a more edgy look you will get the same treatment. I have done my fair share of off the wall and totally crazy haircuts. I have etched favorite numbers, team logos and I have even done a checker board. All I totally enjoyed doing. We must not forget the mullet, but that in and of itself is 2 haircuts so you better believe I am going to charge accordingly.
If you are going to tip by all means be generous, 5 bucks is nice but if you are getting a color done consider the time and effort that goes into this sort of application. Many stylist have gone to booth rent which in some places is ridiculously high which means you will pay more for a service and even those that aren't booth rent charge more depending on the level of stylist you are dealing with. Some even have a base rate that is just at minimum wage and if you don't hit that base rate in dollars per hour you can lose your job, which in my opinion sucks! I work very hard for every dollar I make, but if you think it is costly by all means buy your own clippers and take a whack at it.
Just my .02...


Ok, so I always pay over $5 tip, as I tip at least 15% tip for any hair care service.

Being that other hair services is more than a cut, would you say that 15% is fair?

Thanks.

[justkim]

Dapper, I have personally been tipped almost 50%...
But,15% is nice, some even go so far as to tip 20%. Thank you for doing your part in keeping your stylist happy!

[Holly.88]

I got my first "butch" hair cut earlier this year, at the ripe old age of 22 :P Up to this point, I kept my hair long and pulled back into a ponytail because I never felt that I had to have my hair short just because I identify as a butch lesbian, and I wanted it long enough to donate to Locks of Love. One day, I decided I was ready to cut my hair for the first time in more than ten years. My twin sister and best friend both insisted that I go see their hair dresser, Dawn. She charges me $20 for a wash and cut rather then $35, and I always leave her at least a $10 tip. $30, in my opinion, is well worth it for me to have a hair cut I actually like.

[LaneyDoll]

now if you develop a relationship with your stylist by being a good client they may realize that your service is less time or fuss and charge accordingly.


The relationship does help. I can get a color, cut, style and waxing for less than $60-not including tip. A coworker spends $100 for a color and cut only. Additionally, WHERE you are matters. I go to a stylist in a small town where as my coworker goes to a stylist in a more upscale area.

I have friends who go to barbershops and swear by the cut and service they get.

:sparklyheart:

[foxyshaman]

I love my hairstylist. I have gone through a few of them too. It is hard to find a good one. I have nnnnnoooooo problem paying her $45 for a cut, not at all. I don't tip because she works out of her house, so every dollar goes to her. I would pay her more if she requested it. I have had too many bad cuts to give a rip about what it costs me. I love my hair. I love to style it. I love to have fun with it (thank the goddess for good chemicals). A good cut also assures me I can just let it dry naturally, or put on a cap and go about my business and still feel good about my hair. I have gone through long styles, short styles, no coloring, to multi colored hair. Most of the time I just go in and say... do your magic. And she does. If I don't like it, she will readjust it for free, although I leave a tip for that one. Right now I have asymetrical hair, which has been fun fun fun. With a dye job that helps me look like Cruella Deville. (Now if I could only have her height...a girl can dream).

[Daktari]

I've shaved my own head, with no comb guard, for over 15 years. This year I decided I wanted to grow a little quiff so went to the barbers near my Pops. They did a reasonable job but not good enough so I tried the barber round the corner from home and get a fantastic job done by the young guy whose shop it is. He takes a lot of time and trouble to get it perfect and didn't try to charge me more because I have a female voice, neither did the first barber I tried although the were reluctant to shave the back and sides as short as I'm used to and require. I pay a fiver (less than 10 dollars). I'm aghast that any of the guys here have been charged more for a haircut in a barbers. In a fancy schmancy salon I'm not surprised at all.

[tapu]

If you think haircut pricing in general is dumb, wait until you hear this: I pay 85 dollars a pop for my haircuts. Now that's dumb.

Better than in L.A. though, where I routinely paid $120-$150.

And no, no color or anything else.

[diamondrose]

I think hair charges should be priced on what was actually done as oppose to your gender.

[dixie]

If you think haircut pricing in general is dumb, wait until you hear this: I pay 85 dollars a pop for my haircuts. Now that's dumb.

Better than in L.A. though, where I routinely paid $120-$150.

And no, no color or anything else.

Holy crap! :seeingstars:

As I only cut my hair maybe once a year, I don't pay much. When I get it dyed it usually runs around $100 ($75-80 for the color, the rest for a tip). Heck, half the time I dye it myself out of a $5 bottle from the pharmacy. (Well, 3 bottles because my hair is very long and thick.) Guess I'm just cheap that way...lol

[tapu]

Well, uh, yeah, but uh... have you seen my hair?

There. I put a pic that shows my hair in my photo gallery. Now who wouldn't pay $85 for that??

:o (ogod)

[DapperButch]

Well, uh, yeah, but uh... have you seen my hair?

There. I put a pic that shows my hair in my photo gallery. Now who wouldn't pay $85 for that??

:o (ogod)

Wait...I don't get it? :confused:

[tapu]

I think most people, if they look at the first photo in my "gallery," will wonder wtf I'm paying $85 for when a toddler wielding dull scissors could get basically the same effect.

[atomiczombie]

I pay 13$ plus tip at the barber shop here in town.

[justkim]

As a hairstylist I would much rather have you come in and bring a picture of what you are looking for in your hair style. Let me help you to find what will work with your hair type. Some times you may already have the cut you just have no clue how to style it. Just a thought, if your hair takes you longer than 15 minutes to do, you need to find a style that works better for you. When someone comes into me for a haircut I will do everything in my power to be sure that I understand what they are looking for, even if it means having a 1/2 consultation to be sure we are on the same page.
Please by all means, tell your stylist if you don't like something about what she/he has done to your hair. Most places have a week for a so called grace period, if you don't like something about your cut or color, call. It is easier to fix a haircut than it is your reputation as a stylist. Also, if you don't like the way it looks while you are in the chair say so and don't leave until it is right or else don't pay the service until it is right.

As always... just my .02...

[dixie]

As a hairstylist I would much rather have you come in and bring a picture of what you are looking for in your hair style. Let me help you to find what will work with your hair type. Some times you may already have the cut you just have no clue how to style it, if your hair takes you longer than 15 minutes to do, you need to find a style that works for you. When someone comes into me for a haircut I will do everything in my power to be sure that I understand what they are looking for, even if it means having a 1/2 consultation to be sure we are on the same page.
Please by all means, tell your stylist if you don't like something about what she/he has done to your hair. Most places have a week for a so called grace period, if you don't like something about your cut or color, call. It is easier to fix a haircut than it is your reputation as a stylist. Also, if you don't like the way it looks while you are in the chair say so and don't leave until it is right or else don't pay the service until it is right.

As always... just my .02...

I'm pretty easy-going, so when I get the itch for a new style I just go in and tell them the approximate length I would like and the amount of time I want to spend on it daily. Then I tell them just to surprise me...lol As long as it's within my length and maintenance preference, I'm totally cool with letting them do whatever they think would fit me best, or if they just want to try out a new style/method, I'm a pretty willing guinea pig. :)

[Cowboi]

I found a great barbershop a few weekes ago. $13 plus tip.

[Rockinonahigh]

Well if I didnt have bad luck with hair cuts I wouldnt have any luck at all.Today I went to get a hair cut for the person who has been cutting it for this last year...I had an appointment but whent I got there she was still working with a client,I told her I would wait till she was done..I was siting in the chair with a wet head cause she had to wasnt the gell out before cuting my hair..then she told the other girl who works ther to cut it cause she was going to be a while I said no I will wait but I gess I should have just got up and walke out tho I didnt...I am NOT happy with this cut...It dosent fit me or look right.I have this high brow interview Thursday and I am really not happy about ma hair..it will take at least two weeks to be any where close to normal.I will manage even tho I hate the cut.You can bet I wont be going there again..I dont b*&Ch about the price but do the job right.End of rant..grrrrr!

[Chazz]

Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same.

Your thoughts?:boxers:

Not sure if this is what you're talking about, but....

Many men go to barbers. I go to a hair stylist even though I wear my hair very short. Based on my first hand experience, stylists give a much better haircut. Especially, if you have a cow lick that starts at your knees and runs down the center of your back like mine does. :mohawk:

(No, really. You gotta see it, to believe it.)

[Jessica]

I used to pay to get mine cut. I keep my hair short. I would end up paying $20 to get mine cut. So I got fed up with over priced hair cuts and bought myself a pair clippers. I now can cut my hair whenever I want and it costs me nothing. Cant go wrong with free :)

[Random]

I used to pay to get mine cut. I keep my hair short. I would end up paying $20 to get mine cut. So I got fed up with over priced hair cuts and bought myself a pair clippers. I now can cut my hair whenever I want and it costs me nothing. Cant go wrong with free :)


I do the same thing...

[girl_dee]

As a hairstylist I would much rather have you come in and bring a picture of what you are looking for in your hair style. Let me help you to find what will work with your hair type. Some times you may already have the cut you just have no clue how to style it. Just a thought, if your hair takes you longer than 15 minutes to do, you need to find a style that works better for you. When someone comes into me for a haircut I will do everything in my power to be sure that I understand what they are looking for, even if it means having a 1/2 consultation to be sure we are on the same page.
Please by all means, tell your stylist if you don't like something about what she/he has done to your hair. Most places have a week for a so called grace period, if you don't like something about your cut or color, call. It is easier to fix a haircut than it is your reputation as a stylist. Also, if you don't like the way it looks while you are in the chair say so and don't leave until it is right or else don't pay the service until it is right.

As always... just my .02...


Anyone that can tame MY mane, is damn good. I miss you!!!

[Guy]

And all this time I thought I was getting a bargain at $15 + tip :mohawk:

[justkim]

Anyone that can tame MY mane, is damn good. I miss you!!!


I miss you too! I hope you are treating your hair well...

And all this time I thought I was getting a bargain at $15 + tip :mohawk:

That is a fair price for a haircut...


For those of you buying your own clippers and doing your own hair, I hope you remember to clean and oil your blade after every haircut. Using dull clippers is just as bad as getting a bad haircut that you have paid for. Also, remember to replace your blade about every six months or so.

Happy Hair cutting!

[justkim]

Rockinonahigh, what are you telling the stylist? Perhaps I can translate it for you into terms they will understand. Do you have a picture of the haircut you are trying to achieve?


Well if I didnt have bad luck with hair cuts I wouldnt have any luck at all.Today I went to get a hair cut for the person who has been cutting it for this last year...I had an appointment but whent I got there she was still working with a client,I told her I would wait till she was done..I was siting in the chair with a wet head cause she had to wasnt the gell out before cuting my hair..then she told the other girl who works ther to cut it cause she was going to be a while I said no I will wait but I gess I should have just got up and walke out tho I didnt...I am NOT happy with this cut...It dosent fit me or look right.I have this high brow interview Thursday and I am really not happy about ma hair..it will take at least two weeks to be any where close to normal.I will manage even tho I hate the cut.You can bet I wont be going there again..I dont b*&Ch about the price but do the job right.End of rant..grrrrr!

[girl_dee]

I miss you too! I hope you are treating your hair well...





Of course I am not.

[DCStone]

Yes, it does make me angry to pay more at the cleaners or for a hair cut. I think I will be making my feelings known next time around. Thanks for the thread.

[Sassy]

Find a better salon and/or stylist.

Cut/color should be priced by effort/cost not by gender.

:byebye:

[J. Mason]

I got a stylist and it costs me 50 bucks for a wash and cut, kinda pricy but I like her work.

whats the highest yall have ever paid for a hair cut?

[DapperButch]

I got a stylist and it costs me 50 bucks for a wash and cut, kinda pricy but I like her work.

whats the highest yall have ever paid for a hair cut?

$39 before tip. I wouldn't be willing to go any higher because I go every 4 weeks. That is already a big luxury to me.

[J. Mason]

damn i wish i paid 39 mine is 50 total with tip.

[Library_girl]

I got a stylist and it costs me 50 bucks for a wash and cut, kinda pricy but I like her work.

whats the highest yall have ever paid for a hair cut?

Oh, I pay more than that, but it's my only indulgence. It comes with a massage and it's very worth it. I went to Supercuts and places like that for years, and always hated my hair.

[J. Mason]

Yeah I was told to stay away from supercuts for many reasons!

[DapperButch]

damn i wish i paid 39 mine is 50 total with tip.

Yes, I am $5 under you. With tip I pay $45.

You could always go somewhere else. A lot depends on location (area you live in), too.

[J. Mason]

Yes, I am $5 under you. With tip I pay $45.

You could always go somewhere else. A lot depends on location (area you live in), too.


Yeah I thought about going somewhere else but she is so close to my house, so the location is key.

[zannadyke]

There is a new hair salon in our area called "Knock Out" Cuts... and it is a salon geared just for me. The stylists wear cute little referee outfits fashioned in the same similar way the Hooters Girls wear their uniforms. All the stylists are women. The tvs in the place all have sports games on them. But the men who get their haircut there pay an astronomical price. At first, I wanted to get my hair cut there, only because I only ever get a man's cut anyway, but then I realized the cost wasn't worth my time and effort. Where I go, women do get charged more, and long hair cuts are even more. Me, I go in and say. I want a man's cut and want to be charged a man's price. Just pretend I don't have boobs, and you will get a great tip. I ALWAYS get charged the man's price, and my stylist gets the difference in the cut cost in tip.

[zannadyke]

I got a stylist and it costs me 50 bucks for a wash and cut, kinda pricy but I like her work.

whats the highest yall have ever paid for a hair cut?


The most I have ever paid was $30.... for a #1 around the back and sides, and a trim on top with some blending. I was finished in less than 10 minutes.

[Glenn]

Yeah ..for some of these prices I'd want to see the boobs flappin in the wind and hangin over my shoulders lol!

There is a new hair salon in our area called "Knock Out" Cuts... and it is a salon geared just for me. The stylists wear cute little referee outfits fashioned in the same similar way the Hooters Girls wear their uniforms. All the stylists are women. The tvs in the place all have sports games on them. But the men who get their haircut there pay an astronomical price. At first, I wanted to get my hair cut there, only because I only ever get a man's cut anyway, but then I realized the cost wasn't worth my time and effort. Where I go, women do get charged more, and long hair cuts are even more. Me, I go in and say. I want a man's cut and want to be charged a man's price. Just pretend I don't have boobs, and you will get a great tip. I ALWAYS get charged the man's price, and my stylist gets the difference in the cut cost in tip.

[*Anya*]

I found an awesome stylist who really knew how to cut my long, curly hair. Not everyone can give a good cut for curly hair and I have had some winner haircuts/trims in my day.

She was an outrageous $80. Then she got a job in Newport Beach in Fashion Island- a pricy part of OC. She did not tell me until she presented the bill for $110 that she upped her prices to match the locale. Needless to say, I was upset. That did not include the tip.

Since that time, I have my daughter trim my ends and I trim my own hair. Total cost: $0.00. It is not as bad as is sounds. I used to cut all my friends hair and went to cosmetology school for a few months before changing to an RN program. I just can't bring myself to pay for it anymore. I know they are entitled to a living wage but there comes a point where it feels abusive to me.

[Gayla]

It took me almost 8 years in Washington to find a barber that I liked and that cut my hair the way I wanted it cut. It was a small shop that had different prices for men and women. She charged me $7.50, which was $2 less than the usual price for a mans cut because my hair is so short.

I imagined it was going to take me awhile to find a place I liked here in SF. A bit of googling led to some sticker shock and I really doubted that I would find a decent barber for less than $25 + tip and then it would just be a crap shoot as to whether I'd even like it.

Nina spend some time on Yelp and found a barber shop with a 5 star rating and sterling reviews from folks with flattops, fades and other assorted short cuts for $12.50. I went in a few days ago and they did a great job. I think it's a better cut than my person in Washington and it cost me $5 more.

[stonebutchinpa]

I got a stylist and it costs me 50 bucks for a wash and cut, kinda pricy but I like her work.

whats the highest yall have ever paid for a hair cut?

Dammnnnnnnn! I am soooo cheap. I would never pay $50 to get my hair cut. I think 20 bucks is too much :)

[DapperButch]

Dammnnnnnnn! I am soooo cheap. I would never pay $50 to get my hair cut. I think 20 bucks is too much :)

If I wasn't already with my hair stylist for the past 12-15 (?) years when she went from $19 to $39 in one fell swoop (it was her salon, not her), I wouldn't pay that price, either.

[J. Mason]

I pay alot but I always get my stylist on my time and my terms!

[justkim]

Abusive? Not sure I understand what you are saying so I will ask if you could elaborate. As a stylist I find that most days I don't get paid enough to put up with the attitudes that sit in my chair. I am not only doing my best at cutting/styling/coloring your hair I am also your therapist... all for the lovely sum of 9.75 an hour... and if I am lucky you may tip me after you have paid 14.00 for your hair cut and still complain about the cost even after you have told me you have paid over a 100.00 bucks for the same cut...
Anya, as far as I am concerned what your stylist did to you by not informing you about the price increase was bad form. I do know that most Salons have gone to booth rent which means the stylist pays for the space they use and most of them are at a high cost. Well over 1000 bucks a month and that doesn't include product or taxes.

I have been doing this job for 20 years... I Love what I do and I am very passionate about it and it shows in my work...

*puts her hair cutting soap box away...

Happy Hair cuts everyone!



I found an awesome stylist who really knew how to cut my long, curly hair. Not everyone can give a good cut for curly hair and I have had some winner haircuts/trims in my day.

She was an outrageous $80. Then she got a job in Newport Beach in Fashion Island- a pricy part of OC. She did not tell me until she presented the bill for $110 that she upped her prices to match the locale. Needless to say, I was upset. That did not include the tip.

Since that time, I have my daughter trim my ends and I trim my own hair. Total cost: $0.00. It is not as bad as is sounds. I used to cut all my friends hair and went to cosmetology school for a few months before changing to an RN program. I just can't bring myself to pay for it anymore. I know they are entitled to a living wage but there comes a point where it feels abusive to me.

[Write14u]

We have a place that sounds similar to the Knockout place minus the cheesy ref outfits and high prices. It's call Sports Clips. They only serve men ...and this butch, who walked in and said, "Hey, wanna cut my hair. I want the same thing those guys want." I've been going there for almost a year. I pay $13 plus a tip. For another four bucks (when I want to splurge), I get this awesome shampoo/massage while sitting in a massaging chair with a hot towel wrap on my face. It's pretty cool. I usually go the lower end because I get my hair cut every four weeks.

I remember when I first cut mine from ear-length short to buzz cut short a couple years ago. I went to my mom's stylist, a woman I'd know for years. She cut my hair with reservations (when my mom saw my hair she said she wasn't going back to her stylist again.) This lady was cutting my bio-male roommate's hair, as well as mine, at the same time. The first two times, she charged him $10 and me $13. After that, she looked up at me one day and said, "I don't know why I'm charging you more." From then on, she charged us the same. She was a great stylist, even if she was a bit hesitant cutting my hair in such a masculine style (small town, what can I say? Plus, she knew my mom hated it.)

[Write14u]

As a side note, my mom was a stylist in the 60s before leaving to help my dad with his business. She's never stopped doing cuts and colors and perms for family and friends over the years. She gave me my share of bad hair cuts, perms and colors (think Billy Idol) over the years. Through it all, I learned three things:
1) It was free. Shut up and go on.
2) Hair grows out.
3) Appreciate (and show it) when you get a really good cut.

[*Anya*]

Abusive? Not sure I understand what you are saying so I will ask if you could elaborate. As a stylist I find that most days I don't get paid enough to put up with the attitudes that sit in my chair. I am not only doing my best at cutting/styling/coloring your hair I am also your therapist... all for the lovely sum of 9.75 an hour... and if I am lucky you may tip me after you have paid 14.00 for your hair cut and still complain about the cost even after you have told me you have paid over a 100.00 bucks for the same cut...
Anya, as far as I am concerned what your stylist did to you by not informing you about the price increase was bad form. I do know that most Salons have gone to booth rent which means the stylist pays for the space they use and most of them are at a high cost. Well over 1000 bucks a month and that doesn't include product or taxes.

I have been doing this job for 20 years... I Love what I do and I am very passionate about it and it shows in my work...

*puts her hair cutting soap box away...

Happy Hair cuts everyone!

Gee Kim, are you talking to me? Yes, $110.00 for only a cut, no shampoo or blow-dry, to me is abusive.

It also does not include the tip I gave her of $10 bucks because I never stiff a tip no matter how outrageous the cost.

As I said, I was not told her prices were raised when I made the appointment.

Your welcome to PM me if you would like to discuss this further. I believe I am entitled to state how I feel about that charge, given the title if this thread.

[Daywalker]

I say everyone joins the Hippy Movement and just
drives by all the hair places with their manes flying in the wind.
:fan:

Except for Kim's, she needs some appreciative customers.
:wine:

:daywalker:

[Write14u]

Other cool thing I like about Sports Clips: The stylist records how she cuts my hair, so it prints up every time I check in. That way, if I don't get the same stylist, they can quickly see which length to use on the blade, etc.

[MissItalianDiva]

Ok well I have a different view on this since I have been there done that. I am a licensed cosmetologist. I paid in total 21k for my education. Now granted I did not attend a run of the mill beauty school but the creme de la creme of schools. Now with that being said I do have my own business and do not cut hair but I would freakin shoot myself if I was paying my student loans back with 15 dollar haircuts on top of booth rent. Talk about digging yourself a hole.

There are huge differences between a barber and a stylists. I personally pay 115 bucks every 4 weeks for my cut and keratin treatments which to me is a steal. Now when I had color or highlights which is about every 4/6 weeks as well then that easily goes over 230. Is it a lot of money yes but it is worth every penny.There were years when I was in my early 20's where I went to places where I could get a cut and color for under 120 and while it wasn't done badly I did not love the condition of my hair or the quality of service.

As with some other things in life...you get what you pay for. If you want to go to supercuts or Regis...blah blah blah expect to get what you pay for. These stylists are generally paid hourly and one can only ponder why a stylist who has invest 15k plus for their education would want to settle for an hourly wage. I know out here in San Fran it's generally because they could not pass an audition at a general salon if their life depended on it.

[justkim]

I work for a Franchise because I enjoy the people that come through the door. For the most part that is. I have worked in Booth rental situations and personally prefer to be paid hourly. If you were to look at the people still in the industry today that you went to school with you would find more than half of them no longer are in the field. Why is that I wonder? I also continue to improve my skills by attending classes via the web or in person, I can't say that for the girls I work with.
Time to head out to work and make the most of it.

Have a great hair day everyone!