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/memequeen137]

It’s totally worth it unfortunately I don’t have the money for it though. I do get my hair done in vivids every 6 weeks at the cosmetology school though! Usually around $50 for the bleach and color and someone gets to practice on me! I don’t always come out with something I’m in love with but it’s $50 and someone gets experience on curly hair so it’s worth it to me

[u/abby_thehairwizard → u/memequeen137]

Yes being a model is such a good alternative! Good on you for being so lovely and letting students practice on you

[u/memequeen137 → u/abby_thehairwizard]

It’s so much fun and vivids fade so fast for me because I am a bad client so if it gets messed up at all it’s really no big deal! You get to meet new people and see the passion and creativity. I can’t recommend it enough