Wow, that's quite an increase.

I used to go to an exclusive salon and they raised their price twice. I used two people there, one for cut and the other for color.

It wasn't as if they did anything special. I now go to a local salon and save over $100 dollars per visit. One person does both cut and color.

It's good to leave on good terms. If in the event you are not happy, you can always go back.

Ellen, that's what I figured. I was happy with the service she provided so wouldn't feel funny returning to her at a later date. Will be glad to save $$ now.

Ph, wow, congrats to you for handling it so well. I have been tempted to leave my hairdresser of many years. Sometimes I just want a new perspective on my look. I just don't have the courage to leave her! I feel like we have been through thick and thin (life, not hair, although I suppose that, too) together. The only way I could do it would be to disappear, wich just feels all wrong. The salon is a good half hour from me, so I suppose I could use distance as a reason. If she raised her price, I'd be gone. Anything more than $128 and tip would put me over the edge. Hope you like your new person.

$128.00 every time you go to the salon dedtired? I don't think that I could ever pay that much. I've been going to the same hairdresser for about 15yrs, and for a cut style and double processing (color & highlights), I pay $85.00. I have shoulder length thick layered hair. That also includes a deep conditioner. Where are you located, that it is so expensive?

Wow.. 128 is very inexpensive for cut and highlights here. I am 2 hr west of Ded and in a much smaller area and I pay about 180-200 for cut and foil highlights (no special conditioning.. but sometimes she'll throw in a brow wax)

I pay $120.00 every four weeks for cut, root touch up, and blow dry. Plus $20.00 for the tip.

Holy cow! I would be interested in where these prices are paid. I went today for a cut, eyebrow wax, color with highlights, and style. Same place I've been going for years, one of the best hairdressers in our small town in Missouri. $55.

I am in central PA.. and my cost estimates don't include a tip. It does vary because they charge by the foil. I paid more when I lived in the Phila area.

and then there's me...super-frugal (as far as my hair is concerned) and haven't been to a hairdresser for more than 30 years. Still have very little grey/white at 69, always hated the way my hair was cut, so no hairdresser or color, etc for me ever. Just can't be bothered! And I cut it myself, have for years and as long as I don't poke an eye out, will continue to do so, lol. Would much rather use the $$ for my gardens or for books. I'm grateful my hair is forgiving and easy enough to cut, and that I'm not particulary fussy. (Of course, I am rarely out in public, so I'm not frightening the horses or small children, and I DO always wear a pretty hat when I am allowed off the property.)

LIttlebug,

I live in Connecticut. My salon charges different prices for different stylists, depending on the level of experience and training.

approx Price (without tip of course):

Haircut; $50-100

Foil highlights: $150-200

Brow wax: $30

These prices are comparable to other area salons and to the salon I used in Northern NJ . It has been a while since I got my hair done in Manhattan, but at the time it was actually a little less than the burbs (more competition in NYC, but then again a much wider range of pricing too ... you would not believe what you can spend. ) Granted, the salons are very nice.

Wow, I will happily pay the $85.00, and my husband will know how lucky he is that I'm so frugal!

I live south of Boston and a cut, highlights cost me 200 + tip.

Yup, K Sissy, and even add a few thing on next time! LOL

I live in a small town in Georgia and the "published" price for highlight, lowlights, and a cut is $125. I consider that dirt cheap, since the price has not changed in 13 years. I go to the salon every four weeks like clockwork, and have this full service done every 8 weeks, alternating with just lowlights and a cut on the alternate visits for $90. Every few years I give the stylist a raise. After 13 years I am now paying $165 for the full service and $125 for the reduced service, excluding tip. The shampoo person's tip has gone from $7 to $15.

Every time I ask the stylist why he doesn't raise his prices, he tells me that people would quit him if he did. I always thought that was an irrational fear and now see that it isn't. Believe me, your hairdresser knows the reason you left. Maybe she feels that she would like either a new, younger clientele or customers who don't think a raise every twelve years is unfair.

After too many years with less than great hairdressers, I found my current fantastic one about 8 years ago. I've followed her through several salon changes and will follow her if she ever leaves her current one. She's that good. She's become a good friend, over the years, as well, and I really enjoy my time with her. She recently raised her charge $5 to $128. This is pretty much a blanket charge that includes whatever you need at the time: cut, color, high and/or low lights, deep conditioning. She will do just a styling for a special event, though, for less. She chooses to only work 3 days a week and so her clientele is limited. And very loyal. The salon is nice and every hairdresser rents her station and does everything for each client (shampoo, cut, color,etc.). Each appointment is approximately 90 minutes. I don't think my DH has any idea how much I spend on my salon appointments. He'd probably be surprised, but he does appreciate how she does my hair. I go every 6 weeks.

Back when I was single and living in Michigan, my salon there in Grosse Pointe had a doorman, and separate people to shampoo, color and style. I remember being offered (free) mimosas or champagne. Nowdays, I'm offered tea, fruited water and assorted cookies, which is just fine with me.

I much prefer going to a shop where one person does it all (wash/cut/color, etc.). I don't care for fancy salons where you are served drinks, snacks, etc. I'm one who wants "down to earth" and does not like to spend alot of time at the beauty shop. Granted, I live in a small town and I get a haircut every 4 weeks for around $25 (that's without tip). Two weeks ago hubby and I both got haircuts for $45 (minus tip). My gal lives nearby and is very flexible. I can text her and usually get my hair done the next day. Shop is clean, nicely decorated but not fancy. Every now and then I will decide to get highlights and I believe highlights and a cut are around $80. I do not have my hair colored otherwise. I don't need brow-waxing, but I think they are pretty cheap on that. I have gone to this girl for years.

I left my last hairdresser several years ago. I didn't tell her I was leaving and I don't think she's given me another thought. She was an older lady I started using because of a recommendation from my sister. I always got highlights and a trim. Or that's what I asked for. Anytime I would call for an appointment she didn't know who I was even though I used her for years. And this wasn't a feeble forgetful old lady. Everytime I went she spent the entire time gossiping with either other customers or random family members who dropped in and let their kids run wild. I would never participate. I couldn't if I wanted to anyway since I had no clue who she was tearing down.Then she would proceed to take off 3 more inches than I asked for. I tried to change what I asked for over the years so I would get the length I wanted, but always walked outta there with hair cut above my shoulders,which looks ridiculous on me and makes my face look fat. 5 years ago a truck driver that comes through where I work handed me a flyer from his daughter who is a few years younger than me. She was starting a salon out of her home. I called her immediately and have been with her ever since. For very heavy highlights,a cut and style she charges $65. I always give her 80 because I am so happy with the results and the relaxing experience. I was paying 120 to the other lady.

I think "fancy" is relative and surely varies by area. My stylist does it all shampoo, cut, color, wax (brows only) -- she's even done my nails in a pinch (though they do have separate staff for nails, wax and massage). They serve coffee, wine and soft drnks. There are light snacks in the "quiet room" where you let your color process. This may seem fancy to some but it's fairly standard here for all but the mall kinds of places. Some may not provide wine or may not have pedi chairs but they all provide a majority of the services ime.

A friend goes to a salon that opens at 6am -- mine does not but I think that's a GREAT service. My stylist laughed a little too long when I mentioned it lol.

Oh of course Funky one, I am in a somewhat rural area. I've been to the shops that serve wine, etc. in the big city near me (where I work), it's just not my cup of tea. My shop does not have a nail person. Funny you mentioned early hours, there is a shop I sometimes pass (if I take a shortcut) on days I work, and there are always several cars there before 7:30. Not sure what time they open. Many shops stay open later certain days, but in my area, I think ones that open early are few and far between. If I wanted/needed more indepth color processes, nails, etc. I would probably go to the city.

I've followed my hairdresser to seven different salons. Now she's about a 20-mile drive each way. My hair has gotten longer and I've stretched out cuts to every 8 weeks. All gray, no coloring. Haircut is still just $60, not including tip. It would be very hard to leave her, although I did try once when she first moved away, but decided her new location isn't a factor with the infrequency I go. I trust her. I'm very opinionated about hair styles and cuts, tell her what I want, and she delivers.

wow! i used to go to the salon more regularly when i was younger and had shorter hair... i got regular foil highlights and trims- really don't remember what it cost, but wasn't ever over 75-100, i know!

but, i never highlighted when i was pregnant and after my last pregnancy never got highlights again. i only go to the salon every ~4-5 months and color myself, since i couldn't imagine going every 4 weeks or so! that is one of the reasons i am so hesitant about getting my haircut shorter-- needing to go for hair appts more often! i have toyed with the idea of having a salon color again, but really would have to come to terms with frequent visits first! :(

I know busybee3. It is a commitment, but I think that it is the one thing that I can do for myself. I colored my hair at home once, and it made me sick, and was a big pain, so it is a relief to have my stylist/friend do it. She only charges $25.00 extra for the color because of the cut, highlights, that I get. I could not make it longer than 4 - 5 wks because my hair is so thick that I would look like a lion, and could do nothing with it.

Wow Linelle, $60 for a haircut only seems very expensive to me. That's what I usually pay for cut, deep condition, and lots of highlights. Money, though is usually not the primary reason that we go to the hairdressers that we use. While it is important for me, the main reason that I use the person that I do is because I think that she does a good job with my hair. At this time in my life, I think that I deserve to do some nice things for myself.

I live in an area where I have not been able to get a haircut I like. I work in an expensive area (that I can not afford to live in :) ) I do get my haircut there.

Have you heard of this new stuff for color? OLAPLEX

I was getting 3-4 diff color highlights and a cut. I have really long hair (to my waist before it is cut usually) and I know that costs more so sometimes it is confusing. I went in for the 3-4 colors after a long time and the oloplex. I almost passed out when I got the bill. :) It was like $320. I only made a haircut and single process for the next time I went and told her that was nuts. Probably not nuts for the area but for me. :p she said it would only cost that much the first time but I have no idea how much it would cost ongoing as I only go every 10 weeks or so (which is a big increase considering I used to go every 4-6 months! I am trying to keep more of a shape and I have gray now right smack in the front. She sells a touch up color kit for home I might get. I cant remember what I pay now for just the single process and color but it is probably close to $200 still given the length of my hair which i get - I have to stand up even for part of the cut.

yeah, k sissy, i spend too much time looking like a lion rather than a lioness!!! :) i think i'm getting closer to making a change....

Good luck busybee3.

Hi boopadaboo. It doesn't sound like getting your hair done is relaxing at all for you. That's a big thing for me. Maybe you should consider a new stylist, who could give you a new perspective about easier, better ways to manage your hair. A newer,lighter style might be just the thing for you...less maintenance, maybe less $. Good luck!

I just changed too - after over 20 years with the same person. I moved though probably not much farther than the long drive I was already making but I used that as my excuse. She often cut my hair shorter than I wanted and talked too much about her causes and beliefs which were pretty much the opposite of mine. I got sick of hearing that stuff every 4-5 weeks. I've been to the new person twice and not loving the haircut but the color is nice. I'm bringing a picture next time to try to get her to cut it as it was with the last stylist just not quite as short. It's $150 for cut and one step color with a very modest tip. And she is one of the moderately priced people at this Aveda salon which is pretty much no frills in terms of fru-fru extra service.

My stylist for decades has been my sister. I can only imagine how difficult that breakup would be!

She is solidly booked with loyal customers so I've always insisted that our hair relationship be professional, meaning I would make appointments and pay like any customer.

We've discussed the awkward situation that arises if a longtime customer leaves and she said she always appreciates knowing the reason, especially if it's a case where the person is just wanting a new look from someone with a different eye. She understands that and has switched stylists herself over the years. It might be a difficult moment but then she's not left pondering if the customer wasn't pleased or if she unknowingly did something to offend.

I live in Miami for purposes of price comparison and get my hair cut and colored every 10-12 weeks. I love my hairdresser, have been going to her for well over 10 years, maybe close to 15. She and her husband bought property on the west coast of Florida and I joke that some day I may be doing full overnight trips just to get my hair done :). She charges me $90 and I round up to $100 for lowlights and the haircut. That's extremely reasonable for this area; I think most full service salons would run around $125-$200 for comparable service.

She used to own a salon, now she rents a stool and has told me she clears more this way with less stress. She also cuts my daughter's hair, which is a feat as daughter has long very curly hair that she's extremely particular about. A good hairdresser is worth her weight in gold, IMO.

I went back to a stylist that I used several years ago. She knows I left because I follow my colourist anywhere and everywhere and she left to go to another salon. I just went to a stylist at the new salon but eventually couldn't stand how she was cutting my hair, she really couldn't be bother to get to know the hair. I still go to the same colourist at that salon but didn't give any reason to the stylist for leaving. She doesn't do a job I like, I don't owe her a reason for not going to her anymore. So yes, i go to one salon for my colour and another for my cut. Sacrifices. And for that I pay at the high end of the prices quoted on this thread.

I broke up with my hairdresser around a month ago. She totally mutilated my hair so bad I didn't want to leave the house. The thing is she can cut hair when she applies herself...but one never knows...she can be lazy. Plus, the salon changed their prices. If you want your hair styled after the cut its gone up $25. Overall the prices are not bad it's just that they aren't good enough for a price increase.

At this time in my life bifenton, I fully understand doing what is necessary to make oneself feel better. If that means going to two different salons to get the look you want.....go for it.

Wow. I have really been saving a lot for a long time! It shows of course too.

I had a favorite stylist and even worked for him for a bit way back when. But once I got married my husband had a fit every time went to him. Finally it was too much and I stopped going. I never found another that really did a good job. I left with crooked bangs, lopsided backs inches too short or just plain a massive pain in my neck from them . I have no desire to color my hair (it has always been kind of a different ginger brown blonde color and I get asked what the colors are called) and think gray is really pretty on others and plan on seeing how mine goes.

I learned a lot about cutting back in the day and realized since I was coming home and fixing the paid for cuts I finally just did it and cut my own. I would love to have mine done, but no idea by who and seems my sampling salons has only gotten me the worst....maybe that should be my 2016 resolution

I am just outside of Philadelphia. That's the price for cut and single process color. I if I get cut, single process, highlights and lowlights, the cost is about $225, plus tips. Pretty ridiculous, I think. It sometimes amuses me that I will spend whatever it takes on my hair, but I won't pay for a Smartphone.

a good hairdresser is worth her wt in gold, and is so hard to find... for my crazy hair at least!

Amen, busybee. A good hairdresser is a godsend, and I feel fortunate to have found one just right across the street from my office. She stays very busy, but I can text her and she'll work me in quickly, and she's just a very sweet person. I consider her haircut at $50 to be a bargain, and love the fact that she takes very little off my hair (as I request) but still manages to greatly refresh my look. I swear she's a magician.

I live in South Central PA and pay $75 for a cut, single process color, and style. That is without a tip and I go every four weeks. I am going to try every five weeks but I have a feeling I won't be able to stick with that because my hair grows very quickly.

My hair started to go gray in my twenties. Husband started to lose his hair in his twenties. Someone in the family needed to have Good Hair, and I decided it may as well be me. Also, I reasoned, if people looked at the pair of us and wondered why one married the other, I wanted them to wonder why I married himand not the other way around!

You have your priorities in order dedtired!

This may be hard to believe but I have gone to the same hairdresser for over 30 years. We have lost track but I think I started going to her in the early 80's when she was with one of the better salons in our mid-sized city. I still love the way she does my hair. I have only gone to someone else during one period when her first husband was very ill and eventually passed away due to cancer. At that time, she owned her own salon and I was spending a lot of time in DC so I went to an Aveda salon there for a couple of haircuts. She eventually closed her salon and is in another salon that is still a great location for me. I pay $115 for a color and cut not including tip. I'll sacrifice something else if I need to do so for my hair care. Always on time and always listens to me when I am ready for a change. My girl who does my pedis? I would change in a minute if I knew I could find someone good.