Haircut prices = DUMB!

Bad_boi · 05-03-2010, 05:21 PM

Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same.

Your thoughts?

Nat · 05-03-2010, 05:37 PM

Yes, I get annoyed by that.

Guy · 05-03-2010, 05:45 PM

It bothers me also.

Now I go to a barbershop where its always the same price.

vixenagogo · 05-03-2010, 06:02 PM

i guess it depends on how you look at it. generally a pricing structure at a salon is just a basic guideline. and haircuts for women regardless of length or "demanding" style is irrelevant. for the most part, when booking a woman for an appointment it will take more time (due to styling, length, etc). now if you develop a relationship with your stylist by being a good client they may realize that your service is less time or fuss and charge accordingly. so you are paying for time, experience and service. now you can always avoid what you view as an "unfair high price" by going to barber shop that doesn't do all the styling that a salon does or a chop shop (super cuts/fantastic sams) where even a shampoo is ala carte. just remember that the person cutting your hair does not make the full amount on your service...sometimes it's 40% sometimes more and in some cases they get paid a paltry hourly wage. now if you want to talk about unfair pricing... let's talk about dry cleaning

Bad_boi · 05-03-2010, 06:06 PM

I don't think I have ever had anything dry-cleaned. I suppose if I did I would just go in and give them what needed cleaning and pay in cash so they would assume I was a guy and charge me less. Stickin it to da man lol.

Jess · 05-03-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vixenagogo

i guess it depends on how you look at it. generally a pricing structure at a salon is just a basic guideline. and haircuts for women regardless of length or "demanding" style is irrelevant. for the most part, when booking a woman for an appointment it will take more time (due to styling, length, etc). now if you develop a relationship with your stylist by being a good client they may realize that your service is less time or fuss and charge accordingly. so you are paying for time, experience and service. now you can always avoid what you view as an "unfair high price" by going to barber shop that doesn't do all the styling that a salon does or a chop shop (super cuts/fantastic sams) where even a shampoo is ala carte. just remember that the person cutting your hair does not make the full amount on your service...sometimes it's 40% sometimes more and in some cases they get paid a paltry hourly wage. now if you want to talk about unfair pricing... let's talk about dry cleaning

Today driving back from Roanoke we noticed several of those little roadside signs that apprise you to something coming up. This happened to be for a new salon.
1st sign Joe Blow's Salon ( not real name as i forgot it)
2nd sign Men's haircut $10
3rd sign Women's haircut $18

Now.. with an appropriately raised and furrowed brow, I asked the wifey if I should go in there and ask for a man's cut. I get a men's cut. So.. am I going to pay 18 for a Caesar when the guy next to me gets the same cut for 10?
Dunno, but if they are open when we go back up Sunday, we'll see how it rolls out ( if i can wait that long, coz i am lookin like a damned hippie) No offense all y'all hippies out there... I just get twitchy when the hair touches my ear. grrrrr

Dry cleaners defined the subtle difference between "shirt" and "blouse". I think it's about four bucks... GRRRRRR

rlin · 10-06-2010, 07:02 PM

i recently decided to stand my ground about the whole mens and ladies pricing thing... regardless of the fact that if i had just stfu i wouldve passed and gotten the 5 dollar savings...
barbers are so much better... its just hard in GA to find the ones that i can deal with that look in their eye when they have scissors in their hands...

as for the dry cleaning... at least they go by the fact... if your buttons are on the correct side it is priced one way... no matter who brings it in...

LaneyDoll · 07-08-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vixenagogo

now if you develop a relationship with your stylist by being a good client they may realize that your service is less time or fuss and charge accordingly.

The relationship does help. I can get a color, cut, style and waxing for less than $60-not including tip. A coworker spends $100 for a color and cut only. Additionally, WHERE you are matters. I go to a stylist in a small town where as my coworker goes to a stylist in a more upscale area.

I have friends who go to barbershops and swear by the cut and service they get.

foxyshaman · 07-08-2011, 11:18 AM

I love my hairstylist. I have gone through a few of them too. It is hard to find a good one. I have nnnnnoooooo problem paying her $45 for a cut, not at all. I don't tip because she works out of her house, so every dollar goes to her. I would pay her more if she requested it. I have had too many bad cuts to give a rip about what it costs me. I love my hair. I love to style it. I love to have fun with it (thank the goddess for good chemicals). A good cut also assures me I can just let it dry naturally, or put on a cap and go about my business and still feel good about my hair. I have gone through long styles, short styles, no coloring, to multi colored hair. Most of the time I just go in and say... do your magic. And she does. If I don't like it, she will readjust it for free, although I leave a tip for that one. Right now I have asymetrical hair, which has been fun fun fun. With a dye job that helps me look like Cruella Deville. (Now if I could only have her height...a girl can dream).

07-08-2011, 11:32 AM

I've shaved my own head, with no comb guard, for over 15 years. This year I decided I wanted to grow a little quiff so went to the barbers near my Pops. They did a reasonable job but not good enough so I tried the barber round the corner from home and get a fantastic job done by the young guy whose shop it is. He takes a lot of time and trouble to get it perfect and didn't try to charge me more because I have a female voice, neither did the first barber I tried although the were reluctant to shave the back and sides as short as I'm used to and require. I pay a fiver (less than 10 dollars). I'm aghast that any of the guys here have been charged more for a haircut in a barbers. In a fancy schmancy salon I'm not surprised at all.

Jet · 10-07-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad_boi

Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same.

Your thoughts?

I'm charged less for a man's cut.

Kobi · 10-07-2010, 12:15 PM

I started shopping around when the salon I used doubled the price for cuts.

Now, I have a fantastic stylist at a very reasonable price and best of all, she comes to the house!

Apocalipstic · 10-07-2010, 12:21 PM

If I received a man's hair cut it would piss me off to pay more than a man does.

I, however, go to a stylist and they do way more stuff to my hair than just a cut, so I am fine with paying more. I am also fine with paying more to have my hair done in a professional calm peaceful; setting where they stylists are not on the phone, fist fighting, pulling each other's hair, nor have their kids running around screaming.

NJFemmie · 10-07-2010, 12:18 PM

If it's long, male or female, then I can understand charging more - but not because of mere gender.

When I lived in New York (not the city, but in Westchester) my hair dresser BARELY trimmed my bangs (only because she didn't do it right the first time). She tried to charge me $35.

WTF?

Corkey · 10-07-2010, 12:21 PM

Have been going to a stylist for over 3 years, the price has steadily increased.
Found new barber now pay $10 flat fee.

chefhottie25 · 10-07-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad_boi

Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same.

Your thoughts?

this use to drive me crazy...because i have short hair like a guy would. however, i currently have a hair stylist who charges me the guy price. she is the go to for the butches and bois in my town. if your hair is short you pay the guy price. it saves me like 10 bucks.

Enchantress · 10-07-2010, 12:26 PM

Hairstyling is an art.

At an upscale salon you're paying for expertise, training (that most stylists go through monthly to stay current and trendy), products used (high end color etc) and treatment. Most salons do not charge different prices. Instead the menu is based on services. For instance, my haircut is usually $70.00 dollars, but if combined with coloring, it's slightly discounted. This works for both male and female clientele.

If you're looking for inexpensive pricing that is across board for all, try SuperCuts or another chain. Most of their stylists are proficient at simple doos.

Happy hair moments all!

swagger · 11-10-2010, 04:09 AM

when i was about 15, i went for a haircut at my local salon. the woman gave me a very crappy haircut, referred to me as male the whole way through, then did a doubletake, realised i was a girl and charged me the female (higher) price. after a complaint, she charged me the lower (male) price ... it made no sense to me at all.

DamselFly · 03-22-2011, 11:41 AM

i think that the inequality of gender-related haircuts is very unfair and confusing. due to my being a Roshi and Taoist monk *smile, for now*, i keep my hair extremely short, esp. for a femme. think Pema Chodron, if you've seen a pic of her. i used to go to a barbershop to get it cut, got a very nice cut and usually extremely good service, not to mention cool conversation, for 10.00. when i go to a chain unisex shop, the price goes up to 15.00 b/c i'm a woman. if i go to an upscale beauty salon, the price can vry from 20-35.00, depending up and locale. now my housemate does it for free. i must admit to missing the barbershops, though. i had the sense of being on "other" territory and getting a peak into another world. but i've been told by locals that women here do NOT go into barbershops! bo,bo,bo! so either i spend 15.00, more incl. tip, or get it cut by my housemate. my only complaint w/my hair is that it's refusing to turn gray! i'm 50 in May, and it's still medium brown w/some auburn highlights in the sun. i'm entering the second half of my life. i want my gray hair!
namaste,
DamselFly

Glenn · 03-22-2011, 02:52 PM

I've been buzzing my head for over a year (usually with a #1.5 inch guard) instead of parting out for a decent cut around here. It only takes ten minutes every month and besides, I'm lazy and don't wanna deal with having to take care of it.

05-03-2010, 05:37 PM	#2
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foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,593 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I love my hairstylist. I have gone through a few of them too. It is hard to find a good one. I have nnnnnoooooo problem paying her $45 for a cut, not at all. I don't tip because she works out of her house, so every dollar goes to her. I would pay her more if she requested it. I have had too many bad cuts to give a rip about what it costs me. I love my hair. I love to style it. I love to have fun with it (thank the goddess for good chemicals). A good cut also assures me I can just let it dry naturally, or put on a cap and go about my business and still feel good about my hair. I have gone through long styles, short styles, no coloring, to multi colored hair. Most of the time I just go in and say... do your magic. And she does. If I don't like it, she will readjust it for free, although I leave a tip for that one. Right now I have asymetrical hair, which has been fun fun fun. With a dye job that helps me look like Cruella Deville. (Now if I could only have her height...a girl can dream). __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

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Bad_boi Member How Do You Identify?: Transman (male) Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him, His ect. Relationship Status: Handsome bastard. Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 727 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 122 Thanked 1,824 Times in 499 Posts Rep Power: 0	Haircut prices = DUMB! Does anyone else get annoyed that women are charged more than guys for haircuts? I can understand if the girl has long hair or a demanding style. But if she has short hair that requires as much effort and essentially is- a guy's cut she should be charged the same. Your thoughts?

05-03-2010, 05:45 PM	#3
Guy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,858 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,258 Thanked 2,574 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	It bothers me also. Now I go to a barbershop where its always the same price.

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vixenagogo Member How Do You Identify?: unabashedly femme! Preferred Pronoun?: i prefer being proadverb. Relationship Status: single. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: detroitrockcity. Posts: 1,137 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,139 Thanked 1,259 Times in 380 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	i guess it depends on how you look at it. generally a pricing structure at a salon is just a basic guideline. and haircuts for women regardless of length or "demanding" style is irrelevant. for the most part, when booking a woman for an appointment it will take more time (due to styling, length, etc). now if you develop a relationship with your stylist by being a good client they may realize that your service is less time or fuss and charge accordingly. so you are paying for time, experience and service. now you can always avoid what you view as an "unfair high price" by going to barber shop that doesn't do all the styling that a salon does or a chop shop (super cuts/fantastic sams) where even a shampoo is ala carte. just remember that the person cutting your hair does not make the full amount on your service...sometimes it's 40% sometimes more and in some cases they get paid a paltry hourly wage. now if you want to talk about unfair pricing... let's talk about dry cleaning

05-03-2010, 06:06 PM	#5
Bad_boi Member How Do You Identify?: Transman (male) Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him, His ect. Relationship Status: Handsome bastard. Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 727 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 122 Thanked 1,824 Times in 499 Posts Rep Power: 0	I don't think I have ever had anything dry-cleaned. I suppose if I did I would just go in and give them what needed cleaning and pay in cash so they would assume I was a guy and charge me less. Stickin it to da man lol.

10-06-2010, 07:02 PM	#7
rlin Member How Do You Identify?: human Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nomad Posts: 712 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,450 Thanked 1,190 Times in 451 Posts Rep Power: 1004848	i recently decided to stand my ground about the whole mens and ladies pricing thing... regardless of the fact that if i had just stfu i wouldve passed and gotten the 5 dollar savings... barbers are so much better... its just hard in GA to find the ones that i can deal with that look in their eye when they have scissors in their hands... as for the dry cleaning... at least they go by the fact... if your buttons are on the correct side it is priced one way... no matter who brings it in...

07-08-2011, 11:32 AM	#10
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	I've shaved my own head, with no comb guard, for over 15 years. This year I decided I wanted to grow a little quiff so went to the barbers near my Pops. They did a reasonable job but not good enough so I tried the barber round the corner from home and get a fantastic job done by the young guy whose shop it is. He takes a lot of time and trouble to get it perfect and didn't try to charge me more because I have a female voice, neither did the first barber I tried although the were reluctant to shave the back and sides as short as I'm used to and require. I pay a fiver (less than 10 dollars). I'm aghast that any of the guys here have been charged more for a haircut in a barbers. In a fancy schmancy salon I'm not surprised at all.

10-07-2010, 12:15 PM	#12
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11-10-2010, 04:09 AM	#18
swagger Junior Member How Do You Identify?: butch daddy Preferred Pronoun?: i dont care. Relationship Status: happy Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: crush zone Posts: 57 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 43 Thanked 126 Times in 42 Posts Rep Power: 210972	when i was about 15, i went for a haircut at my local salon. the woman gave me a very crappy haircut, referred to me as male the whole way through, then did a doubletake, realised i was a girl and charged me the female (higher) price. after a complaint, she charged me the lower (male) price ... it made no sense to me at all. __________________ unapologetically butch

03-22-2011, 11:41 AM	#19
DamselFly Member How Do You Identify?: QueerStoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am or Damsel Relationship Status: single Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: hovering here and there Posts: 259 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,053 Thanked 771 Times in 199 Posts Rep Power: 396592	my haircut i think that the inequality of gender-related haircuts is very unfair and confusing. due to my being a Roshi and Taoist monk smile, for now, i keep my hair extremely short, esp. for a femme. think Pema Chodron, if you've seen a pic of her. i used to go to a barbershop to get it cut, got a very nice cut and usually extremely good service, not to mention cool conversation, for 10.00. when i go to a chain unisex shop, the price goes up to 15.00 b/c i'm a woman. if i go to an upscale beauty salon, the price can vry from 20-35.00, depending up and locale. now my housemate does it for free. i must admit to missing the barbershops, though. i had the sense of being on "other" territory and getting a peak into another world. but i've been told by locals that women here do NOT go into barbershops! bo,bo,bo! so either i spend 15.00, more incl. tip, or get it cut by my housemate. my only complaint w/my hair is that it's refusing to turn gray! i'm 50 in May, and it's still medium brown w/some auburn highlights in the sun. i'm entering the second half of my life. i want my gray hair! namaste, DamselFly __________________ so long as space remains so long as sentient beings remain i will remain in order to help, to serve, to make my own contribution (Buddhist prayer, a favorite of H.H.)

03-22-2011, 02:52 PM	#20
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol Butch Bones Preferred Pronoun?: Old Thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :eyeroll: Posts: 1,546 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,597 Thanked 3,732 Times in 1,096 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I've been buzzing my head for over a year (usually with a #1.5 inch guard) instead of parting out for a decent cut around here. It only takes ten minutes every month and besides, I'm lazy and don't wanna deal with having to take care of it.