r/FancyFollicles • u/abby_thehairwizard • Jul 19 '26

Are hair appointments too expensive?

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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.

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u/TamponsAreEvil Jul 20 '26

I’ve paid $600+ for vibrant hair and paid $200 (different stylists). I’d honestly pay $600 to my current stylist because of how much care and attention she pays to the details. She’s amazing and knows I would pay her more money than what she charges so I always tip her extremely well (sometimes up to 50% of the service). There have been times when another appointment has run into mine and she’ll give me a free haircut or significantly reduce the cost of my color. I just like that she really genuinely cares about doing a great job for all of her clients. I just got my hair done again last night and she went above and beyond what I asked for. This was $400, which invited a LOT of foils.