| Service | Chain Salon | Mid-Range | Upscale | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's cut | $15–$25 | $25–$45 | $40–$75 | $75–$200+ |
| Women's cut & style | $25–$45 | $45–$80 | $75–$150 | $150–$400+ |
| Cut + single color | $60–$100 | $100–$175 | $150–$275 | $250–$500+ |
| Cut + highlights/balayage | $80–$150 | $150–$250 | $225–$400 | $350–$800+ |
| Kids cut | $12–$20 | $18–$30 | $25–$45 | N/A |
| Bang trim | $5–$10 | $10–$20 | Free–$15 | Free–$20 |
| Factor | Impact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stylist experience | 2-3x | Junior $25-$50 vs master stylist $100-$300+ |
| Salon location | ±50% | Small town vs Manhattan pricing gap is massive |
| Hair length/thickness | ±25% | Long, thick hair takes more time and product |
| Chemical services | +$50-$400 | Color, highlights, treatments add significantly |
| Blow dry & styling | +$15-$50 | Some salons include it, others charge extra |
Men spending $25-$45 every 4-6 weeks spend $325-$585/year. Women getting cut and color every 6-8 weeks spend $900-$3,600/year depending on the salon tier and services. The biggest annual expense isn't the cut — it's color maintenance. Highlights and balayage require touch-ups every 8-12 weeks at $150-$350+ each. Low-maintenance color techniques like balayage and money pieces require fewer touch-ups and save 30-40% annually compared to full highlights.
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