Short answer
It comes down to one division: monthly cost divided by your sensible visit count. Below the break-even you are paying more than pay-as-you-go. The full maths, using a $55 per-visit rate, is below.
Every figure on this page is either a documented published amount or a labelled U.S. market range. Nothing here is a guess dressed up as a price.
- Typical range
- $19.99–$425
- U.S. median
- $55 per service
- Applies to
- Wash & blowout
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $19.99–$425 is the working range for Blowout Membership Worthwhile, from 12 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $5–$425 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for wash & blowout is $55 per service.
- Add about 29% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every other week, the annual cost is roughly $1,584.
- The largest single variable is notice window — cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.
Every published amount we could verify
These 12 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Mixing a cancellation fee into a service price list is how misleading "average" figures get made, so they are kept apart here.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP day pass offer | $19.99 | $19.99 | — | Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply |
| Annual facility fee | $25 | $25 | — | First auto-draft and annually in signup month |
| Five-visit offer | $29.99 | $29.99 | — | Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply |
| Services starting price | $72 | $72 | — | Official offers page; service/program dependent |
| Twelve-blowout annual package | $425 | $425 | — | Cherry Blow Dry Bar |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership freeze fee | $5 | $5 | — | Freeze payments returned as rebate on reactivation |
| One blowout monthly membership | $39.99 | $39.99 | — | Cherry Blow Dry Bar |
| Spray-tan membership | $64 | $64 | — | Versa + Mystic plan on official offers page |
| Two blowouts monthly membership | $69.99 | $69.99 | — | Cherry Blow Dry Bar |
| Monthly membership | $90 | $90 | — | Primp and Blow |
| Four blowouts monthly membership | $119.99 | $119.99 | — | Cherry Blow Dry Bar |
| Shared VIP membership | $149.99 | $149.99 | — | Official shared membership; cancel-anytime language shown |
Franchisees price within a corporate range rather than to a fixed card. Use them as documented examples only.
U.S. market ranges for comparison
These are U.S. market ranges compiled from published industry pricing data, not figures published by any single brand. Use them to place a quote against the national picture.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash & blowout | $35 | $55 | $95 | per service | Wash and style; length and thickness drive the top end. |
| Women's haircut | $28 | $69 | $140 | per cut | Generally includes consultation, shampoo and a finish style. |
| All-over single-process colour | $65 | $105 | $190 | per service | All-over root-to-tip or root retouch on virgin hair. |
| Gel manicure | $30 | $45 | $70 | per service | Cured colour; removal is frequently a separate charge. |
| Brazilian wax | $45 | $62 | $100 | per service | Full removal; first-timer offers are common. |
| Classic lash full set | $100 | $155 | $250 | full set | One extension per natural lash. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is reasonable, not as a price you can book.
Where you live changes the price more than anything else
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $82 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 | $74–$96 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $61–$73 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $52–$61 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $38–$51 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the precise figure in any one row.
What actually changes your price
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. Each is easier to decline over the phone than once you are in the chair.
- Card on filechanges the contract, not the price
Booking platforms enforce policies automatically.
- Notice windowchanges the contract, not the price
Cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.
- Charge basis+25–100%
Some policies bill a flat fee, others a percentage of the service.
- Deposit treatment+25–100%
Deposits may apply to the balance or be forfeited.
Related cost breakdowns: Blowout Membership Savings Guide, Blowout Cost and Brazilian Blowout Cost.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
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 | $202 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $51 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $253 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.8% | $17.20 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $50.60 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $320.80 | 59% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 6.8% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $119 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
Swap in your own base price and calculate your own total.
Twelve months of wash & blowout, priced out
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Wash & blowout maintained every other week works out to approximately $1,584 per year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $35 | 24 | $840 | $168 | $1,008 |
| National median | $55 | 24 | $1,320 | $264 | $1,584 |
| Premium provider | $95 | 24 | $2,280 | $456 | $2,736 |
Assumes 24 visits a year. Adjust the visit count and every figure here moves with it.
Before hunting a less expensive provider, look at the interval. One fewer visit annually is about $66 kept; two fewer is $132. Neither costs you any quality.
What to tip, in actual dollars
Percentages are awkward to compute at the counter. These are the dollar amounts at the low, middle and high end of the national range.
| Gratuity rate | On $35 | On $55 | On $95 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $5.25 | $8.25 | $14.25 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $6.30 | $9.90 | $17.10 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $7 | $11 | $19 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $8.75 | $13.75 | $23.75 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- At a resort or hotel spa, see whether a service charge is included before adding a further gratuity.
- A tip is for the work performed, not for the price you were charged. Do not penalise a provider for a menu they did not set.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- On a $55 service, the gap between an 18% and a 20% tip is $1.10. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
Mistakes that cost real money
Every one of these is common, avoidable, and has a dollar figure attached. None of this involves haggling — only asking one question at the right moment.
- 1Not reading the notice window before entering a cardcosts $25–$100
Windows range from 12 to 48 hours.
- 2Assuming a deposit applies to the balancecosts $25–$100
Some deposits are forfeited rather than credited.
If you want the policy detail behind these: What Is A Salon Membership and Best Blowout Memberships For Frequent Styling.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "What is the precise price for wash & blowout at my hair length and density?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are straightforward at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
Your other options, and when each wins
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this lands against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Straight answers to the usual questions
What does Blowout Membership Worthwhile cost in 2026?
Plan on $19.99–$425. Across the 12 amounts documented here the median line is $29.99, the cheapest is $5 and the dearest is $425. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges along with the service itself.
Is there a price for membership freeze fee?
Membership freeze fee: $5 as published. Freeze payments returned as rebate on reactivation. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
VIP day pass offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $19.99 for vip day pass offer. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
What does annual facility fee cost?
Annual facility fee is documented at $25. First auto-draft and annually in signup month. Which puts it below the $55 national median for wash & blowout.
Is there a price for five-visit offer?
Five-visit offer: $29.99 as published. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
Add roughly 27%. On a $222 service that is about $282 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
Approximately $1,584 per year at 24 visits (every other week), gratuity included. That figure is far more useful than the $55 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $47 and $77 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
How reliable are these figures?
Treat them as a well-sourced starting point. Documented amounts come from the listed sources and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Brand-specific amounts on this page come from the pages below. A source covering one location is not used as evidence of a national price, and market ranges are labelled on a separate line.
- Official pricing pageMember and non-member facial pricing · updated 2026
- Official Premier One pageOnce-monthly spray membership and billing dates · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparation and aftercarePreparation, rinse and aftercare timing · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparationPreparation requirements · updated 2026
- Official membership pricingAnnual facility fee and membership framework · updated 2026
- Official locations and service modelAirbrush-tan locations, packages and membership availability · updated 2026
- totallytan.net official pageBrand, service or policy context · updated 2026
- Official U.S. brand or regional first-party websiteEntity identity, service scope, location model and first-party source gate · updated 2026
- Official spray-tan preparationPreparation and aftercare guidance · updated 2026
- Official FAQMembership/package availability and discount scope · updated 2026
Menus change. Quoted a different figure, tell us and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Blowout Membership Worthwhile cost in 2026?
Plan on $19.99–$425. Across the 12 amounts documented here the median line is $29.99, the cheapest is $5 and the dearest is $425. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges as well as the service itself.
Is there a price for membership freeze fee?
Membership freeze fee: $5 as published. Freeze payments returned as rebate on reactivation. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
VIP day pass offer: what is the published amount?
Documented at $19.99 for vip day pass offer. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Published lines like this are re-checked on a schedule and can move without warning.
What does annual facility fee cost?
Annual facility fee is documented at $25. First auto-draft and annually in signup month. Which puts it below the $55 national median for wash & blowout.
Is there a price for five-visit offer?
Five-visit offer: $29.99 as published. Official specials page; limited promotion and terms apply. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
Add roughly 27%. On a $222 service that is about $282 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
How much will I spend on this in annually?
Roughly $1,584 per year at 24 visits (every other week), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more useful than the $55 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $47 and $77 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
How reliable are these figures?
Treat them as a well-sourced starting point. Documented amounts come from the listed sources and market bands are national estimates - neither is a booking guarantee. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.