Short answer
Know the rule before you hand over a card. Charges under this policy usually run $65–$99.95, and the notice window is the single most important clause to confirm at booking.
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
- $65–$99.95
- U.S. median
- $45 per month
- Applies to
- Unlimited tanning membership
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $65–$99.95 is the working range for Salon Membership Transfer Policy, from 22 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $15–$3,500 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for unlimited tanning membership is $45 per month.
- Add about 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained billed monthly, the annual cost is approximately $648.
- The largest single variable is notice window — cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.
Official published amounts and what each covers
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 3 of these 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member facial | $65 | $65 | — | Active standard membership |
| Premium grooming planning ceiling | $75 | $75 | — | ManCave for Men |
| Diva package | $99.95 | $99.95 | — | Sweet & Sassy |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO membership product credit | $15 | $15 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men; Published monthly product credit |
| Monthly equivalent of $400/year | $33.33 | $33.33 | — | The Gents Place |
| CEO membership service credit | $50 | $50 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men; Published monthly service credit |
| Student membership | $60 | $60 | — | Eligibility required; no commitment stated |
| Standard membership | $65 | $65 | — | One facial per month |
| Monthly membership | $99.99 | $99.99 | — | Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar |
| Membership+ | $120 | $120 | — | Two facials per month |
| Monthly equivalent of $2,365/year | $197.08 | $197.08 | — | The Gents Place |
| 3-course annual membership | $400–$1,600 | $1,000 | $1,200 | The Gents Place |
| 7-course annual membership | $835–$2,365 | $1,600 | $1,530 | The Gents Place |
| Ten Year membership annual | $889.99 | $889.99 | — | Scissors & Scotch — Ballston |
| Fifteen Year membership annual | $1,199.99 | $1,199.99 | — | Scissors & Scotch — Ballston |
| Twenty-Five Year membership annual | $1,499.99 | $1,499.99 | — | Scissors & Scotch — Ballston |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation fee | $25 | $25 | — | Late cancellation/no-show conditions apply |
| Startup fee | $29 | $29 | — | For cited location/plan; tax extra |
| Starting published deposit | $100 | $100 | — | Habit Salon |
| Color deposit | $495–$895 | $695 | $400 | Habit Salon |
| Haircut deposit | $695 | $695 | — | Habit Salon |
| Highest published deposit example | $3,500 | $3,500 | — | Habit Salon |
Published prices change without notice. Check the review date above to see how current this set is.
What the same service costs across the U.S. market
None of these figures belongs to a brand on this page. They describe the wider market, which is what you need in order to judge a quote rather than just accept it.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tanning membership | $20 | $45 | $110 | per month | Tier determines bed access and spray inclusions. |
| 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.
Regional price bands for this service
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $68 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 | $61–$79 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $50–$59 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $42–$50 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $31–$42 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $45 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
The variables that move the number
Every one of these is optional in the sense that you can decline it — but only if you know it is coming before the appointment starts.
- 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.
- 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.
Related cost breakdowns: Brow Membership Cost, Nail Membership Cost and UV Tanning Membership Cost.
What to say on the phone
Ask these at booking rather than on arrival. Once you are gowned and in the chair, declining an add-on becomes socially much harder — which is exactly why that is when they are raised.
- "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?"
- "What is the exact price for unlimited tanning membership at my hair length and density?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are straightforward at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $81 service does not cost $81.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $81 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $20 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $101 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.2% | $7.27 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $20.20 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $128.47 | 59% above the menu price |
Worked at a $81 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $47 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
You can do this with your own quote rather than doing this by hand.
Twelve months of unlimited tanning membership, priced out
The per-visit price hides the real decision. At billed monthly, this service costs about $540 a year including gratuity if you pay national median rates.
| Provider level | Each visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $20 | 12 | $240 | — | $240 |
| National median | $45 | 12 | $540 | — | $540 |
| Premium provider | $110 | 12 | $1,320 | — | $1,320 |
Assumes 12 visits annually. Change that number and every figure in this table shifts with it.
Dropping one visit per year saves roughly $54. Dropping the cadence by a quarter saves about $162. Compare that against what you would save by moving to a cheaper provider before you switch.
Gratuity, converted from percentages into money
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a reduction or promotion applied, the convention is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| Gratuity rate | On $20 | On $45 | On $110 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $3 | $6.75 | $16.50 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $3.60 | $8.10 | $19.80 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $4 | $9 | $22 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $5 | $11.25 | $27.50 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- Cash is the most direct route and is still preferred in most independent studios.
- Salons that add an automatic service charge should say so at booking. If you see one at checkout, ask whether it goes to 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.
Five ways to overpay without noticing
All five are common, avoidable and quantified. None of this involves haggling — only a well-timed question.
- 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 How To Pause A Salon Membership.
Where else to look
The useful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Frequently asked - with the maths
What does Salon Membership Transfer Policy cost in 2026?
$65–$99.95 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $15 to $3,500, with a midpoint of $75.
Is there a price for ceo membership product credit?
CEO membership product credit is documented at $15. Boardroom Salon for Men; Published monthly product credit. That lands below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
What does cancellation fee cost?
The published figure for cancellation fee is $25. Late cancellation/no-show conditions apply. A fixed $25 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What does startup fee cost?
The published figure for startup fee is $29. For cited location/plan; tax extra. A fixed $29 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is monthly equivalent of $400/year?
The published figure for monthly equivalent of $400/year is $33.33. The Gents Place. A fixed $33.33 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $102 on a $82 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $20, and that is with no upgrades.
What is the annual cost of Salon Membership Transfer Policy?
At billed monthly - about 12 visits annually - the annual figure is approximately $648 including gratuity at the $45 national median. Dropping to 9 visits saves around $162.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
How reliable are these figures?
They are research, not quotes. Documented amounts come from the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are labelled as such. Reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
10 sources were reviewed for this page. Official brand pages are used for brand claims only; nothing here extrapolates one location's menu into a national rate.
- Official membership termsIncluded blowouts · updated 2026
- Official membershipMembership inclusions · updated 2026
- Official membershipsMembership benefits and cadence · updated 2026
- Official membership termsCancellation, billing, surcharges · updated 2026
- Official pricing pageMember and non-member facial pricing · updated 2026
- Official membership pageMonthly membership tiers and inclusions · updated 2026
- Official cancellation/no-showCancellation fee · updated 2026
- Official Barfly membershipMembership terms and location variation · updated 2026
- Official membershipMembership structure and cancellation · updated 2026
- Official pricing and rewardsLocation-selected membership prices · updated 2026
Prices move. Quoted a different figure, tell us and we will re-verify.
People also ask
Frequently asked questions
What does Salon Membership Transfer Policy cost in 2026?
$65–$99.95 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $15 to $3,500, with a midpoint of $75.
Is there a price for ceo membership product credit?
CEO membership product credit is documented at $15. Boardroom Salon for Men; Published monthly product credit. That lands below the $45 national median for unlimited tanning membership.
What does cancellation fee cost?
The published figure for cancellation fee is $25. Late cancellation/no-show conditions apply. A fixed $25 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What does startup fee cost?
The published figure for startup fee is $29. For cited location/plan; tax extra. A fixed $29 at one location does not make it a national rate.
How much is monthly equivalent of $400/year?
The published figure for monthly equivalent of $400/year is $33.33. The Gents Place. A fixed $33.33 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $102 on a $82 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $20, and that is with no upgrades.
What is the annual cost of Salon Membership Transfer Policy?
At billed monthly - about 12 visits per year - the annual figure is around $648 including gratuity at the $45 national median. Dropping to 9 visits saves around $162.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to roughly $31 in a rural market and $79 in the most expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
How reliable are these figures?
They are research, not quotes. Documented amounts come from the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are labelled as such. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.