Direct answer
Floyds 99 Barbershop vs Roosters Mens Grooming Center runs $5–$32 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 16 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $0–$32 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
The menu price is seldom the checkout price. Tax and gratuity alone typically add 28% on top of men's haircut, before any add-on is accepted at the chair.
- Working range
- $5–$32
- U.S. market midpoint
- $43 per cut
- Basis
- 16 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $5–$32 is the working range for Floyds 99 Barbershop vs Roosters Mens Grooming Center, from 16 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $0–$32 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for men's haircut is $43 per cut.
- Add about 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 4 weeks, the annual cost is around $671.
- The largest single variable is clipper-only versus scissor work — scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
Published prices from official sources
16 documented amounts, split into services, add-ons, plans and policy charges. Each keeps the precise label it was published under so you can match it against the menu you are shown when you book.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First haircut discount | $5 | $5 | — | ManCave for Men |
| Bang, beard or undercut trim | $10 | $10 | — | Douglas J Student Salon |
| Haircut and blow-dry | $10 | $10 | — | The Salon Professional Academy |
| Child haircut | $12 | $12 | — | Summit Salon Academy |
| Kids haircut starting price | $14 | $14 | — | JCPenney Salon |
| Clipper cut | $15 | $15 | — | Lemon Tree Hair Salon |
| Haircut | $16.97–$20 | $18.48 | $3.03 | Walmart Hair Salon (SmartStyle); Summit Salon Academy; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center |
| Child haircut (10 and under) | $17 | $17 | — | Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Senior haircut (65 and over) | $17 | $17 | — | Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Clipper cut starting price | $18 | $18 | — | JCPenney Salon |
| Compatible national numeric amount | $18–$32 | $25 | $14 | Use the selected location or provider’s current booking menu |
| Boy haircut | $19 | $19 | — | Sweet & Sassy |
| Kids haircut | $19–$27 | $23 | $8 | Lemon Tree Hair Salon |
| Shampoo, haircut and blow-dry | $19 | $19 | — | Empire Beauty School Student Salon |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published haircut example | $0 | $0 | — | Douglas J Student Salon |
| Haircut chemical-service add-on | $15 | $15 | — | JCPenney Salon |
Individual owners set menus within a brand-set band. Use them as documented examples only.
What the same service costs across the U.S. market
Use this as a sanity check. If your quote lands outside this range, ask what is included before writing it off — scope differences explain most outliers.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's haircut | $18 | $43 | $75 | per cut | Barbershop and men's-chain cuts; clipper work only lands at the low end. |
| Buzz / clipper cut | $12 | $22 | $38 | per cut | Single-guard clipper cut with no scissor work. |
| Beard trim & shape | $15 | $28 | $50 | per service | Line-up and shape; hot-towel finish costs more. |
| Hot-towel straight shave | $30 | $48 | $80 | per service | Straight-razor shave with towel and balm. |
| Kids' haircut | $15 | $27 | $45 | per cut | Under-12 pricing; some chains cap the age at 10. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
What men's haircut costs in your metro tier
Location is typically the largest single variable. The national median for men's haircut is $43; the same appointment can land near $30 in a small market and $75 in a top-tier metro. That is a 2.5× spread on an identical service name.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $58–$75 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $47–$57 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $40–$47 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $30–$40 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Bands scale the $43 national median by published metro cost multipliers. Planning ranges, not quotes.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ask about these at booking, not at checkout. All of them are easier to decline on the phone than mid-appointment.
- Barber seniority+10–30%
Master barbers carry a premium at the same shop.
- Hot-towel finish+$8–$25
Sold as an upgrade at the chair.
- Clipper-only versus scissor work+$5–$20
Scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
- Beard service added+$15–$35
Bundled beard-and-cut packages price below buying both.
- Membership or club planhinges on visit count
Monthly plans only pay off above a set visit count.
Related cost breakdowns: Mens Manicure Cost, Mens Pedicure Cost and Mens Brazilian Wax Cost.
What to tip, in actual dollars
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a discount or promotion applied, the norm is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| Gratuity rate | On $18 | On $43 | On $75 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $2.70 | $6.45 | $11.25 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $3.24 | $7.74 | $13.50 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $3.60 | $8.60 | $15 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $4.50 | $10.75 | $18.75 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are often tipped on a separate line, normally a few dollars.
- Salons that add an automatic service charge should say so when you book. If you see one at checkout, ask whether it reaches the provider before adding more.
- Tip the same on a redo as on the original if the redo was not the provider's fault - and speak to management rather than the provider if it was.
- On a $43 service, the difference between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.86. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
Avoid these before you book
Ordered by how often they happen rather than how much they cost. The fix in every case is a question when you book.
- 1Buying cut and beard on a separate linecosts $10–$30
Bundled packages price below the two individually.
- 2Not specifying fade typecosts $5–$20
A skin fade takes longer than a taper and can be priced higher.
- 3Joining a club plan for two visits a monthcosts $20–$60
Most club plans need three or more visits to pay off.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How To Choose A Mens Grooming Salon and How To Compare Salon Prices.
The booking script, word for word
Read these out. The whole thing takes a minute or two and they are the difference between a quote and a surprise. The final question matters most — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed separately?"
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "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?"
One more at the desk: ask for the itemised total before you tap the card. Every line should match something you were told about on the phone.
The realistic total, worked through
Every line below is routine and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $17 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $25 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.8% | $1.70 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $4.50 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $31.20 | 84% above the menu price |
Worked at a $17 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
The rule of thumb: add around 84% to any menu price for men's haircut to get your realistic out-the-door number.
Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can calculate your own total.
What men's haircut costs you over annually
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Men's haircut maintained every 4 weeks works out to approximately $671 per year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $18 | 13 | $234 | $47 | $281 |
| National median | $43 | 13 | $559 | $112 | $671 |
| Premium provider | $75 | 13 | $975 | $195 | $1,170 |
Cadence reflects typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the largest variable.
The cheapest lever is almost always stretching the cadence, not finding a cheaper provider. Moving from 13 visits per year to 10 saves about $168 annually — usually more than switching salons would.
When a membership actually beats paying per visit
The honest test is your realistic visit count, not your intended one. Most of us overestimate by 30–50%. Take the number below and check it against how you behaved last quarter.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 / month | $43 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $720 | Worth it above 1.4/month |
| $95 / month | $43 | 2.2 visits | 27 visits | $1,140 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $138 / month | $43 | 3.2 visits | 39 visits | $1,656 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Excludes enrolment and annual fees. Add those before comparing plans over twelve months.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and run your own break-even.
Worth comparing before you commit
Price is not usually the deciding factor. Compare scope first — what is actually included — then compare the number.
Straight answers to the usual questions
What is the real price of Floyds 99 Barbershop vs Roosters Mens Grooming Center?
Budget $5–$32. That is based on 16 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $32.
How much is published haircut example?
Published haircut example: $0 as published. Douglas J Student Salon. Compare that against the $43 U.S. median for men's haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
First haircut reduction: what is the published amount?
$5. ManCave for Men. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Bang, beard or undercut trim: what is the published amount?
Bang, beard or undercut trim: $10 as published. Douglas J Student Salon. Compare that against the $43 U.S. median for men's haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
How much is haircut and blow-dry?
$10. The Salon Professional Academy. Expect roughly $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is the menu price the final price?
Add around 29%. On a $18 service that is about $23 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does men's haircut cost per year?
Around $671 annually if you maintain it every 4 weeks. Each visit you skip is about $52 back, which is usually a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $37 and $60 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Is a cut-and-beard package cheaper?
Nearly always. Bundled packages normally save $10–$30 against booking the two separately.
Can I book at these prices?
They are a sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Listed so you can check the figures yourself. If a source has changed since we recorded it, the correction form below is the fastest way to flag it.
- Official Columbia location pageService categories, stylist tiers and local scope · updated 2026
- Official Oklahoma City location servicesCuts, barbering, scalp treatment, color, waxing and milestone cuts · updated 2026
- Official U.S. brand websiteBrand identity, service scope, location/booking model and official-source gate · updated 2026
- Hair dye and relaxer safety guidancePatch tests, scalp condition and timing after chemical services · updated 2026
- Hair dyes official safety guidancePatch tests, allergy risk and eye-area restrictions · updated 2026
- Hair smoothing and formaldehydeFormaldehyde exposure and smoothing-service safety · updated 2026
- roostersmgc.com official pageBrand, service or policy context · updated 2026
- roostersmgc.com official pageBrand, service or policy context · updated 2026
- Official U.S. brand websiteBrand identity, service scope, location/booking model and official-source gate · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real price of Floyds 99 Barbershop vs Roosters Mens Grooming Center?
Budget $5–$32. That is based on 16 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $32.
How much is published haircut example?
Published haircut example: $0 as published. Douglas J Student Salon. Compare that against the $43 U.S. median for men's haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
First haircut reduction: what is the published amount?
$5. ManCave for Men. Expect around $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Bang, beard or undercut trim: what is the published amount?
Bang, beard or undercut trim: $10 as published. Douglas J Student Salon. Compare that against the $43 U.S. median for men's haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
How much is haircut and blow-dry?
$10. The Salon Professional Academy. Expect roughly $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is the menu price the final price?
Add roughly 29%. On a $18 service that is about $23 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
What does men's haircut cost per year?
Around $671 annually if you maintain it every 4 weeks. Each visit you skip is about $52 back, which is generally a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $37 and $60 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Is a cut-and-beard package cheaper?
Almost always. Bundled packages typically save $10–$30 against booking the two on a separate line.
Can I book at these prices?
They are a sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.