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Unlike the realm of fashion blogs and sadly, most of my female friends, you all seem like reasonable gals when it comes to spending money on frilly things.

So, inquiring minds want to know, how much do you pay for good hair cut? Not a blow and style, just the cut.

I have long hair that I pretty much let style itself but I still like it to look good. Past couple of years I have been getting my cuts at the local beauty school but the last experience was so awful I can never go back - she took about 4 extra inches off, left some random strands, took 3 hours to do it...wtf?
Now I am left trying to find a salon and everything I find or is recommended to me is $70+, which seems like way too much for me. I splurged on a $125 cut in NYC once because my friends were doing it together and I felt VIOLATED after all was said and done. Violated with great hair at least.

would love your input, ladies!

I usually have to get the blow dry (which means styled at the same time) because I'm going back to work or am running errands or doing something after.  $70 is about right at a good salon with a good stylist from my experience.  Stating the obvious but call around before scheduling the appointment to make sure you can do that and at what cost.

I tried the local school once.  And only once.  What a disaster!   [laugh]  (Although I've heard good things about Aveda's schools.)   Good luck!

where do you live?

I have long (past shoulder-length) hair, my stylist shampoos, cuts, and blow dries my hair for me for $50 (+ tip), and this is in the SF bay area.  I know there are places that charge considerably more but I'm very happy with her and have followed her from one salon to another.

I'd recommend asking around for local recommendations, especially ask people with similar type hair to you.  They don't have to be a good friend, what girl isn't flattered by being told you love their hair?  That's how I found mine.

Or...MrI says he'd be happy to cut your hair for free. [cheeky]

Try SuperCuts or Haircuttery....

J/K...don't throw any more rotting fruit and vegetables at me please.

spending for a hair cut is like spending for anything else nowadays...you have to decide quality versus price...generally, the more you spend, the better the haircut and care is...and in higher end salons, they generally don't do just a cut per sey...because they can't quantify charging you what they do without doing more....so let them...

I have gone to a Paul Mitchell students school for my last few haircuts and have had mixed bag of results, though my last one was fantastic...it made up for the lackluster one that was previously done...so I wouldn't rule them out in going back...there is a turnover in those schools and well, you can always say "not him/her" if by the luck of the draw you get the same one as last time...they will try and appease you in this regard...so ask them for a level 2 or advanced student and tell them of your previous horrid time and I am sure they will try and be accomodating....any salon, good bad or indifferent, would try and be accomodating to a degree....it is a service industry afterall.

Seriously!? $50!!? Here, in the Bay Area? Please please please share! I have very long (to the bra strap) curly/wavy hair, and I pay minimum of $80 (not including tip) for shampoo, cut, and blow dry (straight hair for a day).

I haven't had a hair cut in over a year.  [bang]

I'm in Austin, TX - I have a Paul Mitchell salon that I am dedicated to.  I have always had a good experience there, and the usual price is $50 for a wash-cut-style.  I do know this, they won't ever do JUST a cut.  It's the best you will get, and they won't let you leave unless you are styled and representing their abilities. 

Someone had to post this.  Might as well be me:

http://www.flowbee.com/ (http://www.flowbee.com/)

 ;D   [roll]

Couldn't you just go to whoever styles El Matador's hair?  :P


Admit it-we know you two met while sharing hair tips.

That's exactly what I've been looking for!! I think that is reasonable. Ideally, I'd pay $35 for just a cut as I don't do the whole blow dry and style thing because my hair actually dries much nicer on its own. That is what I used to pay in college and the cuts and salon were great.

In regards to asking around, every time I do, that girl has spent over $100 on her hair and apparently thinks it was a good deal  ???
I guess I just like the look of expensive hair  :-\

I think a lot of it has to do with where I live. Cheaper places definitely exist in the suburbs but why drive an hour to save $20?

and the thought of Mr. I with scissors, particularly anywhere near my hair will give me nightmares!

Here in Seattle I pay 55  (without tip) for a shampoo, cut, and rinse, then there is a free trim in between cuts.  This means I go every 3or 4  weeks, and pay once every 6 to 8 weeks.  I have short hair, over the ear, and like to keep it neat.  My hair guy is great.  I asked every woman I saw with short hair that I like the look of where she got her hair done.  Vain, where I go, got the most mentions.  Bash (short for Bashir or something like that) was recommended by my shopper at Nordies.

Hair tips it was indeed. My secret is to cut my hair short once a year whenever I have to go to court or look like a respectable human being. To take care of it in between I usually just buy the cheapest shampoo at the grocery store, and then just use regular bar soap when I run out  ;)

This is a mix of Irish spring + the dregs of a bottle of head & shoulders, blown dried in a motorcycle sidecar, and slept on for three days.


Total cost-$1.50 that was found in a subway.



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What general area do you live around.... think that makes a difference with cost. I could recommend a few places but not sure if you are in California or another state. You might be able to get some good recommendations with knowing what area you are looking for  ;D

Here in Buffalo, I pay $32 (w/o tip) for wash-cut-style at a well respected salon.

I have gone other places that charged more, but didn't do as good of job or have the same quality of service. 

When I include a full color with foils that price quickly jumps up into the $120 range.   

I'll send you a PM. [thumbsup]

any recommendations for a salon in the Portland Oregon metro area...........I need a cut and dye job within the month.

I live in the back waters of Oregon...

$45 plus tip, love the stylist, wash cut style for past shoulder length hair AND it is naturally curly and she can cut it and cut it well! In general though I let my hair air dry on my own... can't be bothered to put all the "product" in it and then spend the time drying it on low so I don't get a fro!

When I go for color it costs about $75 but only do that once in a blue moon!

his hair is naturally perfect. It's disturbing. I try to mess it up and I can't. He manages with the $12 supercuts. My family calls him Farah Fawcett hair.

And for the record, we met over Pazzos and not over hair!

Hi!

I go to an Aveda salon in pacific beach here in San Diego. It costs $40 + tip for cut, blow dry and style. I have an excellent hairstylist and imagine since Aveda is a worldwide company there should be salons near each of you. I also love the natural plant based products that Aveda provides!!!

https://www.aveda.com/templates/door/locator.tmpl (https://www.aveda.com/templates/door/locator.tmpl)

I have short hair I usually wear in a fauxhawk, when not riding.
For a cut only (no color), I will not go above 45.  I *hate* when men and women's cuts are priced differently on the ASSUMPtion that women will have long hair. I will take the men's pricing, thank yousexistmuch!

Yeah, but look what it did to that seat cowl! Just think what it would've done to your hair!

here in CT, $80 + tip for deep conditioning, cut + style
i have below the shoulder length hair

which may be a little pricey but, my guy pays zero.... i have a clipper  [evil]

Update! I bit the bullet and got the haircut.

Results are good. I paid $65+ tip but it was with a 15% off coupon for first time customer's (and coupons make me happy) plus a free deep conditioning treatment. The guy was good and pleasant enough. The massaging chair and complimentary mimosa's made it worth while. Free bang trims mean I won't have to cut my hair again until Summer, so it ends up being a good deal.

On another note, stylists always get freaked out when I insist on not straightening my hair. I like it wavy! Does everyone in the world straighten their hair?

Holy crap...you ladies have definitely found much cheaper places to get your hair cut/styled then I.  I have very long curly hair and can't get out of a good salon under $125...and the cut/style were still just ok.  Must be the area/ location  I'm in north/west NJ

Now you are all going to freak out with this next line...Last year I went to a salon in NYC that specializes in Long Curly hair..its called Ouidad...it is the most expensive place I have ever been to to get your hair cut/styled I knew the prices going in and figured I was going to spend a small fortune on my hair I might as well go for it and had the Owner Ouidad cut my hair since she is supposed to be the best....

It cost $250   :o ...yes, I know I could have put some nice bling on the bike for that, but I have to say it was absolutely the best cut/style I have ever had.  The woman really knows how to cut long curly hair...Of course it has been a year since I have cut my hair,...Need to get it cut again...not wanting to spend all that money again...even though my hubby said I could (Now you know it was a good cut if my man is ok  with me spending that kind of money on a hair cut).

Oh what to do....
and no I have never had my hair straighten...you know everyone thinks curly girls want straight hair and straight hair girls want curls  [laugh]

Ok girls here is the good news.............
If you live in Portland OR /Vancouver WA you are in luck.
In Vancouver we have a Magician.
Small salon. One chair and when you are in it, it is all about you. This guy is Fabulous!
www.theartofhair.com (http://)
Michael took the sows ear and made it into a silk purse...........shame he does not do emergency lipo or major facial surgery.  [laugh]
What he does with hair is awesome!
I got an A line bob short short yesterday, wash cut style and dry, $35.00 all in.
Highlights with a quick trim 6 weeks ago $70.00.
I love this place and wont go anywhere else. Ever!
Tell him Erica sent you.
BGB.