Direct answer
Expect $20–$100 at Boardroom Salon for Men vs Drybar. The full documented set runs $0–$500 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 13 documented amounts is $45.
The single most useful habit is to ask for the service name and the tier together. "Women's haircut" on its own can map to three different prices on the same menu.
- Working range
- $20–$100
- U.S. market midpoint
- $69 per cut
- Basis
- 13 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Before you read on
- $20–$100 is the working range for Boardroom Salon for Men vs Drybar, from 13 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $0–$500 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for women's haircut is $69 per cut.
- Add about 25% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10 weeks, the annual cost is approximately $414.
- The biggest single variable is cut versus cut-and-style — a finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
Published prices from official sources
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 6 of these 13 lines are actual services and the rest are add-ons, plans or policy charges that should never be averaged together.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-visit promotional reduction | $20 | $20 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| Dry Styling price range | $35–$45 | $40 | $10 | Drybar |
| Dry style listed price | $35 | $35 | — | Drybar |
| Additional member haircut starting price | $50 | $50 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| The Blowout price | $55–$70 | $62.50 | $15 | Drybar |
| Extended Time Blowout price | $85–$100 | $92.50 | $15 | Drybar |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash inclusion cost | $0 | $0 | — | Drybar |
| Braid add-on | $15 | $15 | — | Drybar |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO membership product credit | $15 | $15 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| CEO membership service credit | $50 | $50 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation fee | $25 | $25 | — | Drybar |
| Late cancellation or no-show fee | $25 | $25 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift-card maximum load | $500 | $500 | — | Drybar |
Published prices change without warning. The date at the top indicates how recently this was checked.
What the same service costs across the U.S. market
This table is market context, not a brand price list. Its purpose is to show whether a quote you have been given is average, cheap or steep for the U.S. in 2026.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut | $28 | $69 | $140 | per cut | Usually includes consultation, shampoo and a finish style. |
| Men's haircut | $18 | $43 | $75 | per cut | Barbershop and men's-chain cuts; clipper work only lands at the low end. |
| Kids' haircut | $15 | $27 | $45 | per cut | Under-12 pricing; some chains cap the age at 10. |
| Wash & blowout | $35 | $55 | $95 | per service | Wash and style; length and thickness drive the top end. |
| All-over single-process colour | $65 | $105 | $190 | per service | All-over root-to-tip or root retouch on virgin hair. |
| Partial highlights | $85 | $135 | $215 | per service | Crown and face-frame foils. |
| Gloss / toner | $30 | $55 | $95 | per service | Demi-permanent refresh, regularly added to a cut. |
| Deep-conditioning treatment | $20 | $38 | $70 | add-on | Bond builder or mask, usually added to colour. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
Regional price bands for this service
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $104 quote is costly in a tier-4 market and unremarkable in tier 1.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $93–$121 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $76–$91 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $65–$76 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $48–$64 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Bands scale the $69 national median by published metro cost multipliers. Planning ranges, not quotes.
Six things that decide what you pay
Ask about these at booking, not at checkout. Each is easier to decline before you arrive than mid-appointment.
- Add-on conditioning+$10–$30
Offered at the bowl and easy to accept without hearing the price.
- Stylist seniority+$8–$25
Designer or senior tiers sit above the base rate.
- Location cost band+10–40%
Identical franchise menus differ between metros.
- Cut versus cut-and-style+$12–$35
A finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
- Shampoo service+$5–$15
Regularly optional and charged on top of the cut.
Related cost breakdowns: Men's Haircut Cost, Men's Hair Color Cost and Drybar Gift Card Value, Fees and Expiration.
Menu price versus final bill
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $56 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $56 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $64 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.0% | $3.84 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $11.52 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $79.36 | 42% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $23 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
To check a specific quote, try it with your own figures.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At every 10 weeks, this service costs about $414 a year including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $28 | 5 | $140 | $28 | $168 |
| National median | $69 | 5 | $345 | $69 | $414 |
| Premium provider | $140 | 5 | $700 | $140 | $840 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is expected rather than optional. Remove it if you prefer to budget on a separate line.
Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 5 to 4 visits a year keeps roughly $83 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
How much to tip on this service
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| Gratuity rate | On $28 | On $69 | On $140 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $4.20 | $10.35 | $21 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $5.04 | $12.42 | $25.20 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $5.60 | $13.80 | $28 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $7 | $17.25 | $35 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by norm - though rarely refused.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask reception how tips are split before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
- On a package or prepaid series, tip per visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
The costly errors, ranked
Ranked by frequency rather than how much they cost. The fix in every case is a question when you book.
- 1Assuming the advertised price includes shampoo and stylecosts $12–$35
Most value menus price the cut alone.
- 2Ignoring the brand appcosts $5–$15
Chain apps run standing offers the walk-in counter does not mention.
- 3Not checking the location menucosts $8–$25
Franchise prices vary between neighbouring stores.
- 4Accepting the conditioning upsell blindcosts $10–$30
Offered at the bowl, priced afterwards.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How To Compare Salon Prices and How To Compare Official And Third Party Salon Prices.
Exactly what to ask when you book
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are straightforward at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
How this compares with the alternatives
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this lands against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Questions people actually ask
How much does Boardroom Salon for Men vs Drybar cost?
The working range is $20–$100, drawn from 13 published amounts. 6 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $45.
How much is wash inclusion cost?
Documented at $0 for wash inclusion cost. Drybar. Amounts like this are verified periodically and can change without notice.
What does braid add-on cost?
Braid add-on is documented at $15. Drybar. That is below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
How much is ceo membership product credit?
$15. Boardroom Salon for Men. Expect around $19 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for first-visit promotional discount?
The published figure for first-visit promotional discount is $20. Boardroom Salon for Men. A fixed $20 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Add around 25%. On a $60 service that is about $75 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does women's haircut cost per year?
Around $414 annually if you maintain it every 10 weeks. Each visit you skip is about $83 back, which is typically a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $59 and $97 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are research, not quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. Reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Every published figure above traces to one of these. Where a source describes a single location or a time-limited offer, that scope stays attached to the number rather than being generalised.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Boardroom Salon for Men vs Drybar cost?
The working range is $20–$100, drawn from 13 published amounts. 6 of those are core services; the rest are add-ons, memberships or fees that should not be averaged in. The median documented line is $45.
How much is wash inclusion cost?
Documented at $0 for wash inclusion cost. Drybar. Amounts like this are verified periodically and can change without warning.
What does braid add-on cost?
Braid add-on is documented at $15. Drybar. That is below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
How much is ceo membership product credit?
$15. Boardroom Salon for Men. Expect around $19 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for first-visit promotional reduction?
The published figure for first-visit promotional reduction is $20. Boardroom Salon for Men. A fixed $20 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
Add roughly 25%. On a $60 service that is about $75 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does women's haircut cost per year?
Around $414 annually if you maintain it every 10 weeks. Each visit you skip is about $83 back, which is typically a bigger lever than switching provider.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $59 and $97 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are research, not quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.