I went to a "Great Clips" here in Atlanta. My first time at a stylist in about forever. My barber had closed up shop 6 months earlier and I was procrastinating finding a new barber. I decided I want a haircut NOW and tried Great Clips (it was only 8 that weekend). Well. It sucked. It sucked so much I had to shave my head w/ a 1 guard to make it look right again.
Found a real barber this last time. $12. Hot towel, warm shaving foam, straight razor, clippers w/o guard. Slightly more than the $7 I used to pay, but I did't get the shaving foam and straight razor for 7 bucks.