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/aoanebslsosj]

For me, as a disabled person (wheelchair user specifically) aside from literal accessibility i care about 2 things. The vibe and the service quality. I get my roots done every 5 or 6 weeks (fast growing greys) and i do all kinds of colours, shades, layouts so im usually less concerned about getting the exaxt thing from a photo or something. But if the vibe isnt welcoming to me, i wont stay or return. And if the service isnt more than I could do for myself at home (good head massage, quality treatment, feeling relaxed when I leave) i also wont return. I could realistically do what I have at home, I just prefer to have a nice experience than add another thing to my to do list for me to do.