[Happinow]

Originally Posted by BoatRatKat

I can top that. I just paid 43.00 plus tip for a trim. Not a new style, just a trim. Two years ago it was 31.00 and this past Dec the price jumped to 38.00 without notice. Now they've raised it up to 43.00 and again, without notice. It doesn't help to check their website because it states haircuts start at 31.00. I watched a woman walk up to the register after getting highlights, when they told her the price she was so shocked she started crying. I won't be going back.

If women keep going to these expensive salons, the salons will keep charging these outrageous prices. We must show them how we feel with our boycott of these rip offs.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

What I usually do, is go to the local wig shop here in Connecticut. Because I try to support local small businesses when I can, I will buy a new style for the first time from them.

However, because they charge full MSRP and I just can't afford that every time I need a replacement, I'll get subsequent wigs of the same style from Ace wigs online. A $150 wig at the wig store is typically around $80 online, and shipping is free if you remember to add the promo code (that everyone is able to use if they simply remember to add it).

Same exact wig but they buy in bulk so they can offer better prices.

I used to go to an actual wigmaker, but he sadly passed away years ago. He made his wigs by hand, cut and fitted the cap to my head before weaving a single knot of hair, then doubled the netting for me, and then did the hand-knotting of every single strand in the wig. Sometimes I'd visit him for a fill-in, and I'd get to watch him at work. He was a master wigmaker. It was a labor-intensive project and usually took a couple of months from the initial measurement to the final cut and style. The wigs ranged from $400 to $1500 (depending on type of hair and length), and were made from human hair.

Here's my current one (different color, same wig): Envy Wigs - Angel | Ace Wigs - The Original Wig Site

Thanks for the info. Very interesting!

k.

[aninjamom]

I've been going to Fantastic Sam's for haircuts for years; I just find the person that cuts it the best and stick with her. I color my own hair.
I used to go to my husband's barber, but he retired. I like men's barbers, they just cut your hair the way you want it without trying to wash it, style it, blow it, put stuff in it, etc. Much cheaper.
Nobody makes you pay all that money, and I would certainly know the price up front.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

What I usually do, is go to the local wig shop here in Connecticut. Because I try to support local small businesses when I can, I will buy a new style for the first time from them.

However, because they charge full MSRP and I just can't afford that every time I need a replacement, I'll get subsequent wigs of the same style from Ace wigs online. A $150 wig at the wig store is typically around $80 online, and shipping is free if you remember to add the promo code (that everyone is able to use if they simply remember to add it).

Same exact wig but they buy in bulk so they can offer better prices.


I used to go to an actual wigmaker, but he sadly passed away years ago. He made his wigs by hand, cut and fitted the cap to my head before weaving a single knot of hair, then doubled the netting for me, and then did the hand-knotting of every single strand in the wig. Sometimes I'd visit him for a fill-in, and I'd get to watch him at work. He was a master wigmaker. It was a labor-intensive project and usually took a couple of months from the initial measurement to the final cut and style. The wigs ranged from $400 to $1500 (depending on type of hair and length), and were made from human hair.

Here's my current one (different color, same wig): Envy Wigs - Angel | Ace Wigs - The Original Wig Site

If you order online, who trims it up for you?

[BoatRatKat]

I wouldn't so much be bothered by the price as I am by the shady practices. If I just paid a 6 or 7$ increase I don't expect another one 3 months later. In addition, the same salon stated color was 45.00 but at checkout it was 65.00 because they added 20.00 for the shampoo. What? How on earth are you expected to have your hair colored without getting it shampoo'd out?! I asked the checkout girl just that and she just said I would have to work it out with the stylist. Hair Cuttery here I come.

[NotGolfer]

Before moving here I paid somewhere between $30 and $40.00 just for a cut (no blowout) So I went to a well-known salon in Colony and paid about that same price. Went two more times before I quit as every time the cost increased...the reason because the "stylist" had "graduated" up to a new level of "expertise", also no warning til check-out time. THAT to me is deceitful. Is that what they teach at "the school"? It took me about 5 yrs of searching around to find someone who could cut my curly hair correctly. Guess what---it's at Cal's for a fraction of the cost.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Parker

If you order online, who trims it up for you?

When it's out of the box, I put it on, look at it front to back with a hand-held mirror in front of the bathroom mirror. If there's anything sticking up longer than the rest, I snip it down a bit. That's all the trimming these things ever really need.

If the bangs are too long, I can fluff them up with a touch of teasing underneath, or I can give them a tiny trim so they fall closer to my eyebrows.

[refeik]

Originally Posted by sunny70

Just so you know some of us Ladies have had it as well. I recently left my Hairdresser of seven years because she raised her prices to $45 for a shampoo, cut and Blow dry. Then add the 20% tip (expected) and you have a dollar amount that I'm no longer willing to pay. So, I asked around, jumped on "Next Door" and decided to go to the local Hair Cuttery. Bingo. Great haircut for $22 plus tip. Nail Salons are next. They rob us blind as well, but we like to look pretty, so we pay it! Don't get me started on Cleaning Ladies who charge $80 and leave in two hours! Then I go around the house and find the spots that the Swiffer didn't exactly get to!

Where is the Hair Cuttery?? Send answer to bjwdk1@embarqmail.com Thanks.

[Velvet]

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[jebartle]

Originally Posted by refeik

My wife just came from a Spanish Springs hair salon. She arrived home irritated after having color applied. Other than the color, nothing else was done, not even a combing. The cost, $69 plus tip. Guys we need to stop this rip off of our ladies. The cost for this service is outrageous !!!!

Go to Tenaj, color, cut and style, $24, check their monthly special

[bobthegolfer]

The Hair Cuttery I go to is in Mulberry shopping plaza (North End of The Villages). I think there may be others in The Villages.

[BoatRatKat]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Before moving here I paid somewhere between $30 and $40.00 just for a cut (no blowout) So I went to a well-known salon in Colony and paid about that same price. Went two more times before I quit as every time the cost increased...the reason because the "stylist" had "graduated" up to a new level of "expertise", also no warning til check-out time. THAT to me is deceitful. Is that what they teach at "the school"? It took me about 5 yrs of searching around to find someone who could cut my curly hair correctly. Guess what---it's at Cal's for a fraction of the cost.

Yep, that's what happened to me and where I WAS going as well. Can you share the name of who is cutting your curly hair at Cals? I'm looking for that as well. You can PM me if you like. Thank you.

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by B-flat

From what my wife tells me, last week she paid $80, for a trim and color in the Mulberry Grove area. Up north she tells me her long time hair stylist charges $75 for the same services. Me I go to your next barber when we visit our friends in Ocala $9. For a number 2 blade all around and a $2 tip. Can’t beat that program. Of course there’s always Big Al’s too

Look going to " Big Al's Barber Shop " is exactly like getting a haircut @any Military Base.

Five-Six minutes in the chair, then the familiar word..." NEXT ".

[Carla B]

Several years ago I went to the salon at Colony for a perm, and they charged $16 to apply a hair rinse prior to the perm. That was the last time I walked in the door.

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by Carla B

Several years ago I went to the salon at Colony for a perm, and they charged $16 to apply a hair rinse prior to the perm. That was the last time I walked in the door.

Hey, at least you helped with covering their rent.

Look on the bright side.