Opinion on hairdresser charges

Wilma33

jaylee3 wrote: »

Some people will come along and say 'it's an art' 'it's a craft' or some such lines... And maybe it is, but if my hairdresser can charge £7.50, and the salon in town charges £12, then how does anyone justify charging almost £50 for the same service?

Because salon rents (and wages) in some parts of the country are much higher. No salons within a reasonable traveling distance of me (down south) does a cut and finish for less than £40. I try and coordinate getting my hair cut with visits to family up north! It's half the price, but I think that is fair considering the salon rent is probably much less than half and the hairdressers are on lower salaries.

sidefx

notanewuser wrote: »

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.

You've missed my point entirely (probably deliberately:p)

It was your mention of Tax Credits and what relevance that had to this thread?

Never mind though, I'm not really that interested any more!

purpleshoes_2

The college colours I got done were excellent, being done for their portfolio.

As for places only charging 7.50 anywhere I know that does that offers a range of products at a range of prices, one hairdresser that does cheap cuts and colours has a no appointment system so you can turn up, always mobbed. In some areas places cater to what people can afford, for good reason.

notakid

Just to add my own tuppence worth.

I've been using the salons in the local city centre for a cut and colour and was horrified at my last appointment to be charged over a 100 quid for a too dark colour. Reiss at Debenhams.

I decided to try the granny hairdressers two mins from my house I've been delighted at half the price 49.00 for a much more natural colour.

However the best haircut I have ever had was at a posh saloon in Birmingham many moons ago. I went back but the chap who had cut it had left.

Looking around I see more bad haircuts than good so I do agree with the posters who say you get what you pay for. The top saloons pamper you, you are paying for that, to feel special.

Soleil_lune

notakid wrote: »

Just to add my own tuppence worth.

I've been using the salons in the local city centre for a cut and colour and was horrified at my last appointment to be charged over a 100 quid for a too dark colour. Reiss at Debenhams.

I decided to try the granny hairdressers two mins from my house I've been delighted at half the price 49.00 for a much more natural colour.

Exactly. Just because you you pay a high price for a haircut/style/colour, that doesn't necessarily mean it will be better than one that is half the price.

And also it doesn't mean that if you only pay peanuts for a cut or a colour, that it will be badly done by a bimbo who has only done a 2 week course at college, who doesn't know her bum from her elbow. (Or someone who is evading tax!!!)

I know several hairdressers who work at small town salons who had the same training at the same place as the hairdressers who work in the city centre salons, where they charge 2-3 times more for the same service.

That said, I don't think anyone has any right to slate anyone for paying top prices for their hair; it's up to the individual. Some people spend shedloads on smoking or sky tv, but then turn their nose up at someone paying £50 for a haircut, and it's quite disingenuous. Nobody should be judging. On either side of the fence.

I wouldn't personally pay high hairdressing charges, because I know that what I get for £17 in the small town salon, is the same as a pal of mine gets for £45 in the city. Exactly the same. But what we both choose to spend is nothing to do with anyone.

janninew

Thanks for all the opinions, it's been interesting reading them and it wouldn't be MSE without a few controversial comments!

Having my hair done is a treat, I work hard, have a disabled toddler so my hairdresser visit is my treat for some me time. Still very happy with the end result and actually would consider changing my hairdresser as paying £47.00 every 8 weeks or so is affordable for me, just feel a little put off because I think they have been a bit cheeky charging that extra £10.00! Would this be charged every visit for having my layers cut? Might need them clarify with them first.

Soleil_lune

janninew wrote: »

Thanks for all the opinions, it's been interesting reading them and it wouldn't be MSE without a few controversial comments!

Having my hair done is a treat, I work hard, have a disabled toddler so my hairdresser visit is my treat for some me time. Still very happy with the end result and actually would consider changing my hairdresser as paying £47.00 every 8 weeks or so is affordable for me, just feel a little put off because I think they have been a bit cheeky charging that extra £10.00! Would this be charged every visit for having my layers cut? Might need them clarify with them first.

Good for you. Sounds like you deserve a treat! :j

As I said, it's nobody's business what anyone pays. Eg, my niece pays £22 every six weeks or so to have her nails done (and they look lovely all the time,) and several of her work colleagues bash her for it, yet they all smoke and spend between £30 and £40 a week on cigarettes!

And another person I know had a real go at her sister for spending £400 on Christmas gifts for her 'ONLY' child, and yet she spent £5000 on 2 holidays last year. Don't be bashing folk for 'wasting' money, and then go and do it yourself!

I'm not going to lie, I am a bit guilty of it myself now and again, and if someone says they spent £20K on their wedding, I'm like :eek::eek::eek: but I bite my tongue and don't say anything, because it's a) rude, and b) none of my business. I would only comment if they bashed me for only spending two grand on my wedding. Otherwise, I would say nothing.

j.e.j.

Mr_Toad wrote: »

I go to the barbers in the next village, it's run by a couple of Turkish brothers.

I get my hair cut, my goatee trimmed to perfection, eyebrows trimmed and the best wet shave I've ever had with an open razor. When they wrap your face in a wet towel that's so hot, it almost, but not quite scalds, it's a wonderfully relaxing feeling.

All this and a cup of the most wonderful Turkish coffee for £7.50.

Well there's your answer OP, - come back as a man :rotfl:

Seriously, men's haircuts are far cheaper. I don't know why, - they don't require any less skill or time. Women's haircuts are an absolute rip-off. I'm guessing the salon the OP went to is somewhere like Toni&Guy, where haircuts start at around £40+ :eek:

I do think they were cheeky to charge the OP an extra tenner, especially when they'd already had £47 off her!!

jobbingmusician

simpywimpy wrote: »

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.

This. I think most of the posts on this thread are way off topic. I would be annoyed if I'd been charged more than I was quoted. Very annoyed.

Soooo........ I don't actually think it's too late to do anything about it. I would write a nice letter pointing out what has happened, and saying that although you enjoyed the experience, you won't be returning as you don't feel that you can have your hair cut simply not knowing what it is going to cost. Write a nice letter, address it to the manager, and I bet you will come out of it with at least a voucher to set off against your next visit.

(And I am so mean I would post it through the door when I was passing, preferably when they are closed!)

barbiedoll

I've got very boring, dead straight,mid-length,layered hair and I go to a "granny salon" which is 5 mins down the road.

I've been seeing the same girl for 5 years, from when she had just started straight out of college. (I was asked if I was happy to see her the first time, she was so slow, my haircut took ages! I didn't mind, my hair grows really quickly and they've all got to start somewhere.)

I pay around £15 plus tip, every 8 weeks or so. If I ask for anything special, like a complete restyle (rare), she will tell me beforehand, that it will cost more. I colour it myself and people are always asking me where I get it done, I use Nice 'n' Easy and I only colour the top layer, running it through with my fingers. I keep the underneath dark and it looks quite natural apparently (until the dark roots start showing through!)

I have had a few cuts at higher-end salons but I've never really had any cuts that were better, although I did get a free sample of a posh shampoo once, that was worth the price of the haircut alone!

OP, if you like the place and you feel that it was worth the money, then go back there but maybe get the price agreed before they start. I think that some salons do try it on with new customers, you need to tell them what you are happy paying for and what you actually expect from the cut. I don't think that trimming the existing layers counts as a "restyle" though!