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Was going to book an appointment for a haircut until I learned that my barber now charges $40.00 plus a 25% tip. (Original Post) Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 OP
Flowbee bucolic_frolic Apr 15 #1
If only! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #2
;-{) "Men's Haircut Prices: How Much Will It Cost You? " Goonch Apr 15 #6
😬 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #13
$225 underpants Apr 15 #10
😳 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #14
I think I paid 1997 about $89.95 plus shipping. bucolic_frolic Apr 15 #24
George Clooney claims he uses one TexasBushwhacker Apr 15 #30
My brother has one Freddie Apr 15 #11
I'm almost bald padfun Apr 15 #3
Not me! $50.00 buys a lot of beer! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #4
The hairline isn't the only thing going up Marthe48 Apr 15 #5
😢 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #7
What time is it when yer barber charges $50? kerouac2 Apr 15 #8
🤗 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #15
Marty got his haircut by Sam for 30 years. underpants Apr 15 #9
😁 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #16
This is how I picture you looking in 6 months, Floyd True Dough Apr 15 #12
That's what I look like now! Me in six months: Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #17
How can they require a 25% tip?! TommyT139 Apr 15 #18
They require payment upfront! No pay, no cut! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #19
I was going to Great Clips for $12 or so cuts. Liberal In Texas Apr 15 #20
Sweet! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #21
Gawd I loved Great Clips. Here in Memphis region, "They don't teach students to cut hair!" SheltieLover Apr 15 #28
You could try Great Clips if there is one near you, they have reasonable prices and all the FemDemERA Apr 15 #22
Thanks! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #25
I'm too slow! I see Liberal In Texas also mentioned Great Clips FemDemERA Apr 15 #23
😊 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #26
My wife. She is also my concierge. I cook. Works well. cachukis Apr 15 #27
🤗 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 15 #29
My wife does a great job for free. multigraincracker Apr 15 #31
😁 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 16 #32

Goonch

(5,497 posts)
6. ;-{) "Men's Haircut Prices: How Much Will It Cost You? "
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:32 AM
Apr 15

"In this guide, we explain everything you need to know about men’s haircut prices, such as average prices, differentiating factors, and tips to save. That way, you can get the wallet-conscious haircut you deserve"....

https://www.styleseat.com/blog/mens-haircut-prices/

padfun

(1,903 posts)
3. I'm almost bald
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:19 AM
Apr 15

Yet I still give my barber $100 for that 10m minute haircut. I'm not going to let someone touch my head for minimum wage.

underpants

(197,037 posts)
9. Marty got his haircut by Sam for 30 years.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:50 AM
Apr 15

Regular appointment every 4 weeks.
Marty comes one day and tells Sam he needs his best haircut. Marty is going to the Vatican and is going the be at mass in St. Peter’s square. Big trip.

A month later Marty comes in and sits in Billy’s chair. Sam’s like “hey! What’s going on? I’ve been cutting your hair for 30!years!!”

Marty then tells the story of the mass. The Pope came out, starts the mass, starts looking right at Marty, and withdraws back inside. The crowd murmurs. Then the doors open in the ground floor. Out walks the Pope and he walks right up to Marty.

Sam, “Well, what did he say?”
Marty, “He looks me right in the eyes and said ‘Who the fuck cuts your hair?!??’l

True Dough

(27,192 posts)
12. This is how I picture you looking in 6 months, Floyd
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 10:35 AM
Apr 15



But, hey, you'll be $240 (plus tip) richer!!!

TommyT139

(2,431 posts)
18. How can they require a 25% tip?!
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 11:08 AM
Apr 15

Although I guess you can only short them on the tip once.

Seriously though, that was the price point at which I told my partner that I was willing to risk a bad free haircut for awhile during the learning curve. Paid haircuts at a known barber a few times a year for special occasions, and in between, it's day of beauty at home.

Liberal In Texas

(16,388 posts)
20. I was going to Great Clips for $12 or so cuts.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:15 PM
Apr 15

Along with a friend of mine who happened to also be going there we always tried to get a certain hair cutter who was the best in the shop.
This hair cutter decided to open her own shop and poached some customers from GC including me and my friend. She grandfathered us in at $20 (senior rate) and have been at that rate for a few years. I always add another $10 and still feel like it's a bargain, especially after reading some of the comments here.

SheltieLover

(81,534 posts)
28. Gawd I loved Great Clips. Here in Memphis region, "They don't teach students to cut hair!"
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:51 PM
Apr 15

I've heard that >once. The most horrid cuts I've ever had!

Stylists have told me when new stylists onboard, they are taught 3 hairstyles. That's it. Personally, I don't care for the lawnmower with dull blade just ran over my head look.

So I tried 2 other shops. One woman is an excellent stylist, but a truly wretched magat & the cut was $70!. Cripes. I'd do it a couple of times a year if she weren't a hard core, mouthy magat.

So I just don't get my hair cut anymore. 😓

FemDemERA

(894 posts)
22. You could try Great Clips if there is one near you, they have reasonable prices and all the
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 03:13 PM
Apr 15

customers (mix of genders/ages) that I see seem to be happy with the results. I've also used Super Cuts a couple of times in the past before I discovered Great Clips. Also, beauty schools can be good deals if you have one in your area.

FemDemERA

(894 posts)
23. I'm too slow! I see Liberal In Texas also mentioned Great Clips
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 03:24 PM
Apr 15

while I was busy typing I have my preferred stylist there. I try to only go in on her scheduled days
and hope she never leaves!

multigraincracker

(37,957 posts)
31. My wife does a great job for free.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:26 PM
Apr 15

Slaps on a #2 for the whole enchilada.
When you are in your late 70s, no one looks at you anyways.

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