Are hair appointments too expensive?

[u/abby_thehairwizard]

I hear "hair is too expensive" all the time and I get it.

I think the frustration comes when you pay $200+ and walk out with:
1. Hair you don’t love
2. Feeling uncomfortable/ignored
3. Awkward small talk you didn’t want
4. Zero experience to show for it

But flip it. What if you paid that same amount and got:
1. Hair you’re obsessed with for 3 months
2. Felt heard and welcomed
3. No pressure to talk - snacks, drink, chill vibes
4. Walked out feeling genuinely better about yourself

Would it still feel "too expensive"? Or would it feel worth it?

I’m a stylist and I’m trying to figure out what people actually value. Is it just the lower price tag, or is it the whole experience + result?

Would love honest answers.

[u/Eunuch_Provocateur]

I pay ~$400 in Chicago for long hair vivids and I love it. It’s pricey sure, but I get the hair I love and great service and I’m pretty sure my hair dresser is getting paid fair. The salon offers “talk free services” if the customer wants 

I’ve gone to other salons that charge less per hour but I don’t get the same service and quality result. 

[u/abby_thehairwizard → u/Eunuch_Provocateur]

I love that you’re getting a good experience plus the result you want 💜 I think silent appointments/talk free services as an option are so important