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Are haircuts too expensive?

The ritual of getting one's hair regularly washed, cut, dried and styled in a salon clashes with the real life issues of time, finances and travel; prompting some to cut their own hair at home instead.

For women this may be an even bigger deal, as women are often charged more for a haircut than men. So deciding to cut one's own hair at home may prove a substantial money-saving choice, especially over the long term.

Who cuts their own hair and why?

Ellatynemouth 8 May 27
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One of the advantages of keeping my hair short is I don't have to go to the salon
when I feel the need to get it cut.
I have clippers and I ain't afraid to use them!

4

Been cutting mine for years. I have clippers with guages to make it easier. Hair is pretty much a waste product.

4

A good haircut is worth every penny. I go to a stylist. I won't skimp on my hair, shoes or food.

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I have a stylist and I won't let anyone else touch my hair. Now, having said that she costs an arm and a leg! Needless to say I only see her about once a year.....

@SACatWalker I have a tendency to randomly chop my hair off at times. Usually about once every 4 years or so.... I'll keep you posted!

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I wear my hair short and close to the scalp so I am at the hairstylist every 2-3 weeks and it costs me a mere $20 (including tip). The stylist is 3 blocks from where I live and I am in and out in about 30 minutes. That is the beauty of short, natural colored hair. Sometimes I might get the clipper's out and touch-up the sides in between salon visits. I'm still working on how to tidy up the back of my hair without leaving a gaping hole! 😕

I think you look very elegant.

@Ellatynemouth Thank you....but you know look's can be very deceiving!!!! 😀

Try cutting your back with tapered clipper guages and close your eyes. It's what I do.

@Bigcity943 Thanks for the tip. I will give it a try. Of closing one's eye's is always a good option!!!!! 😀

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I only get a cut a couple times a year but have no issue paying someone for the service. I get to relax and they earn a living.

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I pay a small fortune every 5 weeks. She's worth every penny. She's also done color at cost and the cut for free when unexpected expenses have hit me hard. I love her dearly.

She sounds lovely!

3

I have a lot of hair - and it grows fast - so I got a nice pair of scissors and I cut it myself. Just flip it over and go at it.

No one has commented on a difference - so I'll keep this up.

Also I don't put myself in one of those terrible sinks that ruins your spine - so way better.

3

I pay my daughter to cut my hair, it gives us some bonding time.

For a minute there I thought you were being really sarcastic! 😉

@RavenCT, my daughter gives great haircuts, she cuts it exactly the way I like?

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I just let mine grow. Haven't had it cut for about a year and a half. I happen to have a job that allows me to wear it long so, I just don't see the point in going to the trouble and expense of haircuts. It also serves as a barometer of sorts for dating. Anyone shallow enough to be bothered by the fact that I have long hair just generally isn't a good fit for me. I've discovered that attitude rears it's ugly head in other areas as well.

Duke Level 8 May 28, 2018
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I haven't paid for a haircut since school.
Then I grew it long.
Then girlfriends would cut it.
Then I cut my own, just running my fingers through my hair and trimming whatever protruded.
Then I bought clippers and give myself a number 2 every 2 months.
Now I'm so lazy I even use the clippers to shave - it's not like I'm kissing anybody for the stubble to rasp them. 🙂

Oooooh I'd love to see a photo of you "back in the day" with long hair. I bet you were over the top as you are now. 🙂 Grrrrrrrrr

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I cut my own hair because their is less to cut. It’s also cost efficient for a decent look.

TonyW Level 4 May 27, 2018
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I trim my own bangs, because they grow ridiculously fast in proportion to the rest of my hair, and I color my own hair.

I have only gotten two hair cuts in the last 2 years, which were simply to shave an undercut so I can apply my topical pain killer. I'm trying to see how long I can grow my hair out

My mom used to cut my hair but I don't let her anymore now that I have two chunks of ear missing

3

I lean over. Brush my hair over my head and cut across as it falls in front of my face.

I have very slightly wavy hair and this gives about a perfect a layer cut as you could want.

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I really can't answer that as l have had no experience with barbers in the last 3 decades. Sorry. ?

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YES, they cost too much!!! It's insane. It takes my stylist about 15 minutes to cut my hair and it's $55!! Plus a tip for her; and I recently learned, a tip for the woman who washes it. $10 more if she "styles" it. The only time I opt for the styling is if I want it straightened and don't want to make the time to do it myself.

But, my going the cheap route ($30 cuts) is the exact reason my hair is short now -- two bona fide hatchet jobs in the last two years.

I color it myself 100% of the time. It helps that I use a solid color because I couldn't do highlights myself. Thankfully, I have resilient, healthy hair, so I don't need any product fancier than what I can get at Sally Beauty Supply.

When my hair is long and I'm mostly wearing it curly, I have no problem trimming it myself. But, with short hair now, and especially because I'm wearing it straight, trimming it myself is out of the question.

I agree. Short hair is much harder to cut oneself. Those prices you quoted are insanely high.

@Ellatynemouth And that's in Louisiana -- where the cost of living is [generally] low!

@Ellatynemouth Just paid our hairdresser $75 (including tip) to cut & color my girl's hair.
NO WAY I could have done that cut or color at home.

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Notneccessarily if you're a bloke - I got a major hair & beard trim for £7 locally. Women's hair cuts are massively more expensive generally speaking at least in the UK

2

I haven’t been to a barber in years. I don’t have much hair but what little I have I just shave it off every morning with a electric razor.

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It's simple for me. I shave my head. I used to just wash it myself too when I let my hair grow, but when I went for haircuts, it only cost me about $12 or so for a trim plus a couple of bucks for a tip. Some barbers are ridiculous. I read that the average men's haircut is about $28. Men have had the same hair styles for forever, but some barbers charge up to like $50, and expect a tip too. It's not like most haircuts are anything special or really changed dramatically over time.

I totally agree. When considering a haircut grows out after a few months it doesn't seem worth it.

2

I don't cut my hair or let anyone else.

2

(Depending on work) I shave my chin bout 3 or 4 times a week , shave my head 3 or 4 times a fortnight and elsewhere 3 or 4 times a month. Cost quite minimal. Everyone should try it. The Fever Crumb look is bound to come in soon, at least in the next couple of years. you heard it here first.

2

I have done it for years.I finally found a barber i liked.

Coldo Level 8 May 27, 2018

Right. That is the trick...finding a stylist who knows what their doing.

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My real question is..

What the fook can I do with a head of hair that has more cowlicks than a barn?

Angus Level 5 June 9, 2018
1

With tip, I pay about $20 a month. I have very short hair and if I want to add color (blue, purple, green, etc) I do it myself.

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Unlike some most of my counterparts, I still have most of my hair, so it is a pleasure to get it cut and trimmed once a month.

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