Haicut

[Badger 2006]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

[CarlR33]

Inflation my friend. Great clips is $18 and they are not a barber but you can get coupons for less and I usually tip the difference. Maybe save by cutting it shorter and going less often? Btw, did your total cost increase include the tip?

[MarshBendLover]

Do it cheaper by:
Get a Flowbee
Use a sharp razor and go bald
Let it grow and your options:
back to the 80s long, you might look awesome
cool ponytail
weirdo man bun - NO
corn rows
dreads might be nice at your age and you don't have to wash your hair for a year
or to be the first in the village, go with pigtails

[Bill14564]

After 18 years they raise the price by $2 and this is a problem?

[Bogie Shooter]

After 18 years they raise the price by $2 and this is a problem?

:1rotfl:

[tophcfa]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

So I guess there is something good about my hair thinning. Save money on both haircuts and shampoo. The glass is half full!

[Kenswing]

Cal’s at Brownwood has been $20 for over a year now. I tried that $8 haircut at Brandy’s when we first moved here. Let’s just say you get what you pay for.

[retiredguy123]

Cal’s at Brownwood has been $20 for over a year now. I tried that $8 haircut at Brandy’s when we first moved here. Let’s just say you get what you pay for.
Yes, Cal's at Brownwood is $20, but the Cal's at Colony Plaza is only $18.

[Eagles8]

It's not 1975 any more, $18 for a quality hair cut for a guy is pretty cheap. Get with the times.

[ThirdOfFive]

Actually Cal's at LSL has been $18 for some months now. I get my hair cut there every six weeks or so. The person who cuts it for me does an excellent job so I always reserve time with that person rather than just rolling the dice.

$18 (actually $22, with a $4 tip) is a bargain, especially when you know what you will be getting. And $8 cut? I don't know--might be OK but maybe not. Like everything else, you get what you pay for.

[dewilson58]

A cheap investment with a quick ROI

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[JGVillages]

Inflation my friend. Great clips is $18 and they are not a barber but you can get coupons for less and I usually tip the difference. Maybe save by cutting it shorter and going less often? Btw, did your total cost increase include the tip?
Tip not included

[JGVillages]

It was $8.00 18 years ago

[retiredguy123]

Inflation my friend. Great clips is $18 and they are not a barber but you can get coupons for less and I usually tip the difference. Maybe save by cutting it shorter and going less often? Btw, did your total cost increase include the tip?
What do you mean they are "not a barber"? I thought you needed a state license to cut hair.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I just want a "BuzzCut"
but I pay just as much for that as Fabio next to me.
Thank God I'll be dead soon

[Berwin]

Back during Covid lockdowns, the barber shops around us were closed so I learned to cut my own hair. Luckily, I'm retired military so a high and tight looks normal on me. Now that lockdowns are a thing of the past, I wondered why I paid all that money over the years for something that takes me five minutes once a month.

[msilagy]

Compound? really?

[MatchPoint]

I LOVE the $8 haircut place. I go there every 4 weeks. Fast, efficient, you don't get all the frills, but I just want a haircut.

I was tired of paying $25-$30 with tip for a 10 min haircut.

When I first tried it, I thought if it's bad it will grow back. But to my surprise it was a nice cut and I found a place that charges what it should for a guys cut.

[Chloe Girl]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

Go to Big Al's on 27/441. They do a good job cutting my husband's hair.

[maggie1]

[QUOTE=dewilson58;2393030]A cheap investment with a quick ROI

Spot on advice. My wife has been cutting my hair for close to 20 years. Using a #3 razor guard, scissors, and a comb I'm good for at least two weeks. Of course, I haven't much hair left to comb, so waves and a pompadour are the least of my concerns. I figure I have saved enough money from haircuts at the barber to afford a new set of Titleist irons.

[ithos]

So I guess there is something good about my hair thinning. Save money on both haircuts and shampoo. The glass is half full!

Well hair loss can be reversed depending how long the area has been bald. Based on my experience it only takes a few months to see significant results.

The cheapest way is to apply minoxidil and finasteride topically. You can buy it from HIMS. I have experienced very significant results. Finasteride requires a prescription.

[Rodneysblue]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

Big Al's Barber Shop $8

[mkjelenbaas]

Yes, Cal's at Brownwood is $20, but the Cal's at Colony Plaza is only $18.
Where in Colony Plaza is it located?

[Villager24]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?
I saw somebody cutting hair at Marion Market. You could get a cut and some “home grown” vegetables. 😂

[retiredguy123]

Where in Colony Plaza is it located?
Between Subway and China Gourmet.

[banjobob]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

Depends on your hair,IE full head partial balding , I get mine done at Wildwood 8 bucks plus tip many good barbers work there not a buzz GI type haircut they cut it to your desire just tell them what you want. I am satisfiied .

[BlackHarley]

Brandi's in Wildwood is great for a guy's cut. No appointments needed, first come, first served. I've had various results from the 'stylists' renting the chairs there. Most of the times the cuts are great, sometimes not so much. That's not any different than the high priced chain shops. For $8.00 it's well worth it.

[ThirdOfFive]

[QUOTE=dewilson58;2393030]A cheap investment with a quick ROI

Spot on advice. My wife has been cutting my hair for close to 20 years. Using a #3 razor guard, scissors, and a comb I'm good for at least two weeks. Of course, I haven't much hair left to comb, so waves and a pompadour are the least of my concerns. I figure I have saved enough money from haircuts at the barber to afford a new set of Titleist irons.
Back in the day when money was tight I thought we could save if I cut my son's (age eight) hair. I did it once. He didn't let me near him with the clippers again. Can't say that I blame him.

My theory on haircuts...if a man wants to look good, he should get his hair cut by a woman, and vice-versa. You'll probably pay more...I did, back when I was of an age when such things mattered to me. My wife is a bit on the extreme side re that: before we moved here we used to drive 200 miles one way once a month to get her hair done by a guy who charged $120 a time. Results admittedly very good. Down here her hair person charges $90 per time but it is only a 1/2 hour drive.

[Professor]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

I do my own. Spent $35 at Sally's, bought a decent clipper and it takes only about 5 minutes. Been doing this for about 8 years now. Cheapest haircut around.

[Hawss]

Diamond Cuts Barber Shop Wildwood - Google Search (https://g.co/kgs/NeNmd22)
Great shop, if you’re gonna pay top dollar you should get a great haircut.

[NoMo50]

Spot on advice. My wife has been cutting my hair for close to 20 years. Using a #3 razor guard, scissors, and a comb I'm good for at least two weeks. Of course, I haven't much hair left to comb, so waves and a pompadour are the least of my concerns. I figure I have saved enough money from haircuts at the barber to afford a new set of Titleist irons.

I'm right there with ya. My wife has been cutting my hair for at least 20 years...#2 guard for me. When mine gets too long to "comb" with a towel, it's too long. I do, tho, get a chuckle out of guys griping about a $20 haircut, when our better halves drop a C-note at the beauty shop!

[Miboater]

I've had the two worst haircuts in my life at Brandi's. I went back the 2nd time to give them the benefit of the doubt and had a different barber with the same results. I have a pretty simple clipper haircut, #2 on top and #1 on the sides and they screwed that up. I ended up buying the Wahl clippers and my wife does it now.

[phojo]

In defense of Cals, I’ve been a customer for 16 years, they are in The Villages. For that “privilege” the developer charges high rent PLUS a percentage of their profit. Do you get a good haircut? Give them a break.

[Nana2Teddy]

I LOVE the $8 haircut place. I go there every 4 weeks. Fast, efficient, you don't get all the frills, but I just want a haircut.

I was tired of paying $25-$30 with tip for a 10 min haircut.

When I first tried it, I thought if it's bad it will grow back. But to my surprise it was a nice cut and I found a place that charges what it should for a guys cut.

Yep, my hubby is happy with his $8 cut, and as a pretty fussy gal I think it looks great. My only complaint is he doesn’t go every 4-6 weeks due to laziness (about his hair, not in general), so it gets a bit shaggy in between cuts.

[jimmy o]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?
$18 seems quite reasonable to me. That said, I use the FlowBee, haven't paid for a haircut in about 45 years. Takes me about 5 or 6 minutes, and never need an appointment. Don't laugh, George Clooney uses it too. You may or may not like his politics, but you've got to admit that his hair looks nice.

[Two Bills]

I purchased clippers, and have been cutting my own hair for donkeys years.
No2 on top, No 1 up the side, clean up the edges.
Takes 10–15 minutes, and saves $,$$$ over the years, and get to generously tip myself!

[Lea N]

Back during Covid lockdowns, the barber shops around us were closed so I learned to cut my own hair. Luckily, I'm retired military so a high and tight looks normal on me. Now that lockdowns are a thing of the past, I wondered why I paid all that money over the years for something that takes me five minutes once a month.

I do a buzz cut for my husband. I'm not really good at it and miss spots that I have to keep going over and over again. I don't mind doing it for him and he's happy with it.

[jimjamuser]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?
I cut my own hair in the mirror for free. I used to shave it in the summer (also free.......I don't much care about my appearance - a losing cause at this point.)

[Gpsma]

Never can understand how barbers can make a living charging the fees they do. Haircuts for $8…thats ridiculous

[wsachs]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

Cut it yourself. How cheap can you be???? 18 yrs at the same price. Bet you don't tip either.

[Bridget Staunton]

Please just pay it, everything going up.

[Michael G.]

Go to Big Al's on 27/441. They do a good job cutting my husband's hair.

Surprised no one mention Big Al's before now.

[RUCdaze]

Q.). What does a cheap haircut look like?
A.). A cheap haircut.
Some people just don't care how tgey look. If you are fortunite enough to have a decent head of hair at our age, find a hair stylist in Orlando or Ocala who make the most of your appearance.

[BrianL99]

In defense of Cals, I’ve been a customer for 16 years, they are in The Villages. For that “privilege” the developer charges high rent PLUS a percentage of their profit. Do you get a good haircut? Give them a break.

That's how the vast majority of Retail Leasing works. Fixed Rent + % of Gross Sales (not "profit").


Big Al's has significantly more reviews than Cal's and his overall rating on Google is the same or higher than Cal's.

(I've never been to Big Al's, but I'm going to try it out.)

[justjim]

Been using Cal’s Barber Shop for 18 years. They just raised a men’s cut from $16 to $18. When driving outside the compound I have noticed Barber signs (Wildwood) for $8.00. Any suggestions for a good Barber at a more reasonable cost than Cal’s?

I have been giving my barber at Cal’s $20 even when the price was $15. Standing on your feet all day and cutting hair isn’t a picnic.

[justjim]

Q.). What does a cheap haircut look like?
A.). A cheap haircut.
Some people just don't care how tgey look. If you are fortunite enough to have a decent head of hair at our age, find a hair stylist in Orlando or Ocala who make the most of your appearance.

A bad haircut only lasts about three weeks.

[wsachs]

It was $8.00 18 years ago

In 2004 the average income was around $60K, in 2022 it was $106K . Probably up to $120k by now. Get a life

[tophcfa]

In 2004 the average income was around $60K, in 2022 it was $106K . Probably up to $120k by now. Get a life

That’s all great if one is still in the workforce, not so great if your a senior citizen trying to get by on a fixed income while the prices of just about all the necessities for your demographic are rising well above government reported inflation statistics.

[Blueblaze]

$18 seems quite reasonable to me. That said, I use the FlowBee, haven't paid for a haircut in about 45 years. Takes me about 5 or 6 minutes, and never need an appointment. Don't laugh, George Clooney uses it too. You may or may not like his politics, but you've got to admit that his hair looks nice.

Same here (although I didn't discover Flowbee until 15 years ago, when Supercuts hit me for $20 in Houston).

It's a mystery to me why any retired man would pay $20 to cut what's left of their hair -- as if anybody gives a hoot if a geezer's hair touches his ears. I go 3 months at a time between flowbee's and nobody even notices. Shaving my face is way more hassle than cutting my hair, but I certainly wouldn't drive 15 minutes every day for a shave, no matter how cheap it was.