What’s causing haircuts to increase in price seemingly every month?

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This might be more of a rant but I swear every other month the price of haircut increases. I’m thinking it’s just my barber but barbershops in my area are in the same ballpark, or even more. I was paying $20 base price when I started going to my barber just under 2 years ago. I’m paying $35 now and I thought that was expensive.

Ol’ buddy redesigned his booth and all of a sudden upped his price to $45. Like, the Kobe/Shaq poster was already pleasant to stare at. I’ve always gotten the same haircut, no line ups (makes my forehead look too big), no enhancements. Just cut the top off a little bit and clean the sides.

Comments

  1. LEIFey Avatar

    Inflation and rising cost of living.

  2. Firebird22x Avatar

    Rent and electricity increases

  3. mrnatural18 Avatar

    I went to my barber yesterday. We talked about price. He says that he hasn’t changed prices for loyal customers, but charges new customers more. He charges me $25, new customers pay $35 or $40.

    That said, even though he charges me $25, I pay him $40 and have been paying him $40 for a couple of years. I might need to increase that amount. He always has a spot available for me in when I need it. He always does an excellent job. I want him to cut my hair as long as he can.

  4. Jedi4Hire Avatar

    > I swear every other month the price of haircut increases.

    ….

    Like the price of everything else?

  5. stevemunoz117 Avatar

    I encourage all men to learn how to give themselves a haircut. Its not easy but itll save you a lot of money.

    I only go to a barber when theres a special occasion and want a nice haircut.