[design219]

My wife cuts my hair, so I haven't paid for a haircut in at least 13 years. Last one I had was a little over $20 + tip at a Regis Salon (which I think is a chain). I never knew if they charged different prices for different hair. My hair is thick, but not long.

So what do you pay? And are you pleased with what you get for the price?

[Peter]

$100

[moonmonkey]

80HK$ mostly good, sometimes bad.

[Atheist]

$0 - I shave my head.

[Eug]

$13 + tip, in chinatown. The place is a bit of a dump, but the quality of the haircut is the same as a $30 haircut elsewhere, it includes wash and blowdry, and they give you a good scalp massage too.

My colleague pays $55 + tip at some boutique, despite the fact he's half-bald anyway.

[dcmacdaddy]

$0 as I do it myself. I have done so for 5 or 6 years now. I keep my hair the same length all over my head so I can give myself a quick haircut with electric clippers in about 10 minutes. Trimming the back of my neck is sometimes hard but I make do. The only time I go to a barber is if I have to attend a wedding or funeral and need to look smart. But then, I won't pay more than $15 (tip included).

[alligator]

$15 plus a $2 tip ever three weeks.

[moep]

40-50€ plus tip. I don’t go very often though, maybe once every three to four months. sometimes longer.

[- - e r i k - -]

Tipping hairdressers? Serious odd culture.

I pay $45 for a haircut every six weeks, $130 for foils as well every 3-4 time.

[Wiskedjak]

$0. Realized 7 years ago that I was paying $13 for my barber to use 3 or 4 different lengths on his electric trimmer and that I could get a decent trimmer for $30.

[- - e r i k - -]

Oh yeah, and that includes massage chair, shampoo+scalp massage and free beer and wine

Australian $ of course.

I also get 20% off every so often for being a regular + 25% if I refer a customer (who gets $20 off first cut).

All in all: Very pleased. About time I found someone that could make my hair look good.

[Goldfinger]

€19. No tip obviously.

[PB2K]

I just payed 9 euro's to a Turkish haircutter. he understand 'short' and 'long', which is enough. a haircut at a dutch shop is twice the price

[moonmonkey]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

$130 for foils as well every 3-4 time.

Wow, I always assumed you were straight. only joking don't kill me.

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by moonmonkey 

Wow, I always assumed you were straight. only joking don't kill me.

*zing*

You'd be amazed at what hair and shoes does to attract girls (Especially when everyone else here are barely a step above hobos when it comes to maintenance).

[Eug]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

Tipping hairdressers? Serious odd culture.

I pay $45 for a haircut every six weeks, $130 for foils as well every 3-4 time.

Well, considering I pay one third of the price you do for a haircut including tip, I don't see a problem with giving that tip.

[moonmonkey]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

*zing*

You'd be amazed at what hair and shoes does to attract girls

I will have to remember that trick, damn you're good!

[ort888]

Zero. My wife is actually a licensed hairdresser and we have a full station in our basement.

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by Eug 

Well, considering I pay one third of the price you do for a haircut including tip, I don't see a problem with giving that tip.

True. I could pay $10-15 for a student cut and still no tip. But you get what you pay for in most cases

Tipping culture is something I'll never understand (mind you I adhere to local customs still). Just pay the staff what they are worth and let it be over with. IMHO, tipping should be a reward for outstanding service, not a guilt-trip induced expectancy.

[Gankdawg]

$0, DIY here too.

[osiris]

I haven't had a haircut in 20 years. It seems to fallout neatly though, except for the sideburns.

[Eug]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

True. I could pay $10-15 for a student cut and still no tip. But you get what you pay for in most cases

Mine isn't a student haircut. Quality is very good. However, that's because it's in Chinatown. Still I personally think a $45 haircut here is extremely overpriced. For that kind of money they should serve you espresso and give you a foot massage at the same time.

BTW, there are places around here that will serve you refreshments before your haircut. However, it's more like $80-100 for a haircut.

Tipping culture is something I'll never understand (mind you I adhere to local customs still). Just pay the staff what they are worth and let it be over with. IMHO, tipping should be a reward for outstanding service, not a guilt-trip induced expectancy.

I agree. However, that's the way it is. It should be noted though, that for waiters/waitresses, etc. some here are paid rock bottom amounts, with the expectation that the true pay is through tips. I think that is also stupid, but like I said, that's the way it is.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by Atheist 

$0 - I shave my head.

Ditto.

-t

[osiris]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

Tipping culture is something I'll never understand (mind you I adhere to local customs still). Just pay the staff what they are worth and let it be over with. IMHO, tipping should be a reward for outstanding service, not a guilt-trip induced expectancy.

That's a whole new thread right there. I can't stand tipping nor feeling obligated to do so unless there was spectacular service. But I know actors/musicians posing as staff, so I feel guilty and over- tip anyway.
Japan is an ideal spot for avoiding tips and getting superior service.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

*zing*

You'd be amazed at what hair and shoes does to attract girls

Well, for that money, you could BUY yourself some girls, and spare you the hairdressing trouble

-t

[SpaceMonkey]

$20 plus tip.

[wallinbl]

$0 - DIY

(lowercase letters)

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by Eug 

Mine isn't a student haircut. Quality is very good. However, that's because it's in Chinatown. Still I personally think a $45 haircut here is extremely overpriced. For that kind of money they should serve you espresso and give you a foot massage at the same time.

Booze and/or coffee plus massage is included. So yes, I get what I pay for

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by turtle777 

Well, for that money, you could BUY yourself some girls, and spare you the hairdressing trouble

-t

I take it you haven't seen my girlfriend

[Paco500]

£0. Shave it @ home.

When I was getting haircuts, it was $15 (12+3 tip). I had the same woman cutting my hair for about 25 years. She was great. But then I went bald and moved to England.

[andi*pandi]

when I go, it's $25 for the cut, if I get wash and style it's $40 plus tip. Every 3 months or so.

I've been trimming my own bangs for a while so I don't go as often. It's getting long, I let that happen every so often.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

I take it you haven't seen my girlfriend

Well, so you got her for FREE ?

Good for you. Then spend the money on booze

-t

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by Paco500 

But then I went bald and moved to England.

LOL, just read it as "then I got BOLD and moved to England."

-t

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by turtle777 

Good for you. Then spend the money on booze

Who says I don't?

[Laminar]

My mom's always cut my hair. I've gone to an actual hair dresser maybe three times, and usually paid around $15. FWIW I got one of the best haircuts of my life at SmartStyle in Wal-Mart for $14+tip.

[- - e r i k - -]

Yeah, we've seen your photos

[Dakar V]

Saw that coming a mile away.

[Railroader]

$10 + $3-$5 tip. - simple, looks good. Included a shave sometimes.

I once spent $45 in Vegas from a guy named "Vinnie"- looked like crap. Had to touch up missed hairs.

$35 here in Indy once from a girl named "Asia"- looked like crap. Had to go to another barber to straighten the back.

You get what you pay for

[Timo]

$12 +$8 tip (I always tip higher on small amounts)

Tipping is a cheap way to feel luxurious

[design219]

Originally Posted by Railroader 

You get what you pay for

Sounds like you got better from the cheaper cut.

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

Yeah, we've seen your photos

By "best" I mean "exactly like I wanted." Why pay $50+ for someone to cut my hair when I can get it exactly as I'd like for much less?

[- - e r i k - -]

Of course. You should never pay for anything else than "exactly what you want".

I went through a million different hairdressers both cheap and expensive before I hit someone that could actually work my hair properly. I think I alluded to this earlier.

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

I went through a million different hairdressers both cheap and expensive before I hit someone that could actually work my hair properly. I think I alluded to this earlier.

I think that's been my issue - I never wanted to risk a bad haircut and I don't even know where to start as far as barber shops/salons.

[Eug]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

Of course. You should never pay for anything else than "exactly what you want".

I went through a million different hairdressers both cheap and expensive before I hit someone that could actually work my hair properly. I think I alluded to this earlier.

I went through about 5 until I found one I liked. And it happened to be one of the cheapest.

[zro]

DIY. So sometimes if I do a good job I go for the happy ending.


Last cut I paid for was $7 + tip at a two seater barber shop. I honestly couldn't bring myself to go to any other type of place.

[paul w]

Currently my woman cuts my hair - it's so thick it really doesn't need any special treatment. Otherwise I'm a fan of the simple barber shop.

[Maflynn]

I spend about 12 dollars plus tip

[Chongo]

$14+tip for cut, hot towel, and shoulder massage.

[Railroader]

Originally Posted by design219 

Sounds like you got better from the cheaper cut.

MY point is, the saying is rarely true. There is a certain point of diminishing returns. And for haircuts, Usually, the $10 cuts are from guys who have been doing it for 30+ years and know how to do a good job. The $40+ cuts are usually twentysomething old people trying to be stylish.

[design219]

Originally Posted by Railroader 

The $40+ cuts are usually twentysomething old people trying to be stylish.

Yes, I think that is right on.