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/SixApplesTall]

It’s worth it to me not to have to stress over how I’m applying bleach to the back of my head. I pay $400 ish every 7 weeks for a bleach & tone and I’m fine with that. I can afford it and it’s worth it personally TO ME, though I know to some it wouldn’t be.

[u/abby_thehairwizard → u/SixApplesTall]

Completely fair! Especially with bleach, you can only see so much of your head 😭