How often do you get a haircut and how much does it cost before tip?

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SoulAssassin

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Back to the OP's question...first of all you're not offering anything like "unlimited" cuts so don't call it that. As you can see, people go at different frequencies...I'm there every 2 weeks and your limitations wouldn't make sense for me. For others who go every two months it wouldn't make sense either. What you might be better off doing is selling something like a coupon book. Say hair cuts are normally $15....offer 10 cuts for $120 or something along those lines. The guaranteed return business and/or the people who buy and don't use them may balance out the reduced cost.
 

AbAbber2k

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I only get my hair cut about two or three times a year. The rest of the time I shave my head (spring through fall).
 
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Every 2 weeks. My hair grows like 3 inches in 2 weeks, which gets VERY annoying.

I pay $15 with 2 dollars tip
 

zylander

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My hair cuts cost $19 before tip, $21-22 with tip depending on how picky I am.

I usually get it cut about every 4-6 weeks, though I would prefere to get it cut mor elike every 2-3 weeks but dont want to spend that much, that often.
 

dartworth

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I've been going to the same barber since I was a little one when my papa would take me...damn...like 25 years now:(

anyways...the cut is $12 and I tip him $8 to make it an even $20...

about every 4 weeks...
 

novasatori

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Feb 27, 2003
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like once every 3-6 months heh
usually costs around $12 but I tip 1-5 depending on how good they are, I am never any good at explaining hairstyles so if they are able to correctly interpret what I want and do good, I'll tip pretty well.
Usually they fail, so last good haircut I got, I was sure to get a card.
 

doze

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I get it cut every 3~4 weeks and pay $12~15, but I also skip a few months every year and either let it grow or shave it with clippers.

I wouldn't pay $100 for yearly haircuts, and I don't even care who cuts my hair. I usually go to the closest haircut place around
 

nageov3t

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once a month in the spring/summer, and I usually go all fall and winter without cutting my hair.

$12 to go in and out and get my head shaved; I give the girl a $20 and tell her to keep the change.
 

EvilYoda

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Apr 1, 2001
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Every 3-4 weeks, $30-35 depending on which salon I go to...but not anymore! Not for a while at least, went with a mohawk again for some summer fun. I'll have to grow it out for the next auto show season though :( :D

As for your idea...I honestly don't know how that would fly, good or bad. Obviously you won't be reaching the people who are okay with paying $30 a shot since you'll never get their stylists, but the vast majority of men would probably be interested. Especially since you're essentially on a tab and don't have to worry about having money every time. (I always pay cash) Good luck!
 

Falloutboy

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I remember this place I used to go to. this chick with the biggest tits i've ever seen on a skinny girl worked there. there place to shampoo your hair was situated in such a way that she would have to reach over in such a way that you would basically get a face full of titty. it was like going to a strip joint and getting a haircut at the same time. I tiped here VERY well :)
 

JulesMaximus

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Monthly and $15 before tip. I usually tip her $5 because she's good and I like her.

To the OP, your business model could really fsck up your cash flow.
 

Kirby

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2 or 3 times a year. i let i grow out, then shave, maybe get an edge up, then grow out again.