Opinion on hairdresser charges

notanewuser

sidefx wrote: »

And your point is? :undecided

It's not at all comparable to the costs of working in/running a salon. Moreover the taxpayer is probably subsidising that £7.50 haircut.

ThinkPink

Pretentious because I occasionally like to treat myself!! Wow! That's all I can say about that matter!!

Going back to the discussion the thread is about rather than the insults, op I would just put it down to experience although I do think you were over charged as it really doesn't sound like you had a restyle.

I pay £26 for a cut and blow dry which for my area is cheap, and even when I've had changes (such as having a lot cut off or like last weekend when I had a fringe cut in) I have never been charged any extra. I could get it cut my a friend in a salon for £15 but much prefer the way my normal hairdresser cuts my hair. And he gives me tips on how to style my hair so it looks good every day, not just for the day he cut it. Plus he doesn't have to rush like my friend does (self employed so has to try and fit loads of people in) and also his techniques for thinning my hair are more up to date- which for really thick hair like mine really suits my hair type. (which means I can go a bit longer between haircuts and there over a period of time it probably doesn't cost me any more). I have tried cheaper salons, mobile people and expensive salons.and will always go back to person who cuts it well, cost doesn't come into it for me. (now just need to.hope my current hairdresser doesn't leave any time soon!!)

In general when it comes to the cost of a haircut i think as long as you are happy with your cut and feel like you aren't being ripped off then that's the important thing.

Eta if I paid my hairdresser £7.50 for a cut it would probably work out they weren't even get national minimum wage!!

sidefx

notanewuser wrote: »

It's not at all comparable to the costs of working in/running a salon. Moreover the taxpayer is probably subsidising that £7.50 haircut.

I still don't understand the relevance of that to this thread?
You are making an assumption with no facts to back it up! I'm just wondering why but also why it's relevant anyway?:undecided

notanewuser

sidefx wrote: »

I still don't understand the relevance of that to this thread?
You are making an assumption with no facts to back it up! I'm just wondering why but also why it's relevant anyway?:undecided

The point is that the £7.50 haircut doesn't actually cost £7.50 (it's just that some of the value is paid for by other means) and the £50 haircut itself doesn't cost £50 - there are other things paid for within the £50.

It's like saying there's no point in eating out because you could make beans on toast at home for less. Or that you might as well walk everywhere as it's cheaper than using a taxi.

Soleil_lune

*Le sigh*

Here we go again, people not only thinking what THEY do is best, but feeling the need to have a go at people who don't do what they do.

'You were well-ripped off mate,' 'a fool and his money are soon parted,' 'only the pretentious pay high prices for stuff.'

And

'any hairdresser who only charges £7.50 to £12 for a cut must be avoiding tax and claiming benefits,' and 'any hairdresser who is that cheap obviously is not qualified.' etc etc.

This reminds me of how a 'how much did you pay for your wedding' thread, and the way that always descends into arguing and 'I am so much better than you because I spent less or because I spent more.'

Personally, I would never pay £50 for a cut, and generally pay around £14 to £18 from my hair salon (and it IS a salon, with very professional and highly qualified stylists,) but like with anything, certain places charges higher prices for things: for what reason I don't know.

Like, you can get a cracking meal at a local pub I know for a five to ten pounds,, but the 'inn' a mile down the road charges fifteen to twenty for an identical meal. No different whatsoever, and the chef is no more qualified. And look at those restaurants who charge £18 for a mouthful, when you can get 3 course meal at other places for that.

Some places charge 3 times more for the same thing done by people with the same qualifications, and in places that have the same outgoings, I don't know why. I also don't know why people choose to pay it, and I would never pay £50 for a cut, but if someone else wants to, that's up to them.

I do disagree about the spray-in lighteners though, because my friend uses one of them by garnier and sprays it about 4 times a year, just to lighten it, to give it a bit of a blonding, and her sister goes to the salon 4-5 times a year, and the condition of the hair of the two women is no different.

Now stop squabbling! And to the OP, stick with your old hairdresser if you weren't happy.

notanewuser

I paid huge sums when working in London and wasn't always thrilled with the results.

When I moved back home I used an award winning hairdresser who always cut my hair beautifully. It cost £55 and I was happy to pay it. She went on May leave and the other stylist she recommended wasn't nearly as good. I now go to a local salon and pay £29. My stylist listens to me, we have a lovely chat and I can go 8 weeks between cuts because it keeps its shape so nicely. She trims my 4 year old DD's hair (it's long) for £5. I'm happy to pay that.

Madmel

I enjoy the 90 minutes it takes to colour my hair, add in highlights and have it cut as a welcome break from daily stress and am happy to pay the £65 I am charged, which includes unlimited hot drinks.

However, in the debate about the overall cost, nobody has yet mentioned that it is not only the time and expertise of the stylist you are paying for. The salon will have business rates, their electricity and water bills must be massive (all the hair drying and straightening, not forgetting the cost of washing and drying towels and gowns) plus the consumables like shampoo, conditioner and all the dyes. They can hardly get away with using cheapo shampoo etc. so although they have the economies of scale of bulk buying, there is still a cost. Those who pay £7.50 should factor in the costs of the water, shampoo etc. and electricity before the comparison becomes valid.

simpywimpy

I think the original question here has been lost. If she was quoted 47 for a trim then that's what she should have paid.

A restyle is going for something completely different - she came out with the same style just tidied up.

As for the other point about difference in pricing and qualififactions. Some people do their level 2 hairdressing at college and thats it - thats great if your customer base is happy. Other people will continuously update their training as new styles and techniques come in year on year. It all costs money and as such, is reflected in the price.

purpleshoes_2

It depends where you are in the country as to how much you pay. I used to pay 35 for a cut and highlights, 45 for two colours. There are more expensive places but in my home town you'll pay 8 quid for a dry cut, between 12 and 20 for a cut and blow dry. I was once charged 10 quid extra to get highlights as I have long hair, only asked for the extra after I turned up, had told them on the phone I had long hair, was a wowcher and wowcher refunded me the 19.99 I had paid to them. they said that shouldnt have happened. I didnt ask for a refund, they just gave me it.

I used to go to a college and paid 10 pounds for a cut and two colours, the trainee told me it costs around 7 pounds for a tube of colour so depending where you go there can be a lot of mark up.

At the moment Im colouring my hair myself and Ill get a cheap cut soon. I always tip hairdressers, but Im too skint to pay over the odds for a hairdo.

PuzzledDave

Just wanted to thank all that commented on the price they pay, both the wife and cut our own. Reading this thread makes me appreciate her all the more on not spending (what seems to me) a vast amount on hair or any hair products other than cheap shampoo that gets used once a week or so.