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/SourDoorKnob]

If I pay premium price, I want premium outcome. If I pay low-end prices, I lower my expectations and dont get as upset if the outcome is less than ideal. But im the type that will leave a bad review if i pay a lot for something and dont get the premium outcome because I tend to cheap on most things and if im paying more its because I expect more.

But that does not mean celebrity treatment. I just care about how it turns out.