Direct answer
The working number is $15–$20. Across the 2 amounts published for Boardroom Salon for Men Add-On Prices, the middle of the range lands at $17.50, the cheapest documented line is $15 and the highest is $20.
The single most helpful 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
- $15–$20
- U.S. market midpoint
- $69 per cut
- Basis
- 2 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $15–$20 is the working range for Boardroom Salon for Men Add-On Prices, from 2 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $15–$20 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for women's haircut is $69 per cut.
- Add about 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10 weeks, the annual cost is around $414.
- The biggest single variable is cut versus cut-and-style — a finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
Official published amounts and what each covers
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 1 of these 2 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 discount | $20 | $20 | — | Boardroom Salon for Men |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO membership product credit | $15 | $15 | — | Published monthly product credit |
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
Context, not a price list. The point of these numbers is to tell you whether the quote in front of you is standard 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 sits 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, typically added to colour. |
National planning ranges. A quote outside these bands is not automatically wrong - check what is included before judging it.
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 $104 quote is expensive 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 |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the exact figure in any one row.
Where the extra money goes
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and overlook the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Location cost band+10–40%
Identical franchise menus differ between metros.
- Shampoo service+$5–$15
Regularly optional and charged on top of the cut.
- Stylist seniority+$8–$25
Designer or senior tiers sit above the base rate.
- Add-on conditioning+$10–$30
Offered at the bowl and easy to accept without hearing the price.
- Cut versus cut-and-style+$12–$35
A finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
Related cost breakdowns: Salon Add-On Price Guide, Men's Haircut Cost and Paraffin Wax Add On Cost.
The booking script, word for word
Read these out. They take about ninety seconds and it is the difference between a quote and a surprise. The final question matters most — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "What add-ons do you normally recommend for this service, and what does each cost?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed on a separate line?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "What is the precise price for women's haircut at my hair length and density?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
And when you pay: read the itemised receipt line by line. Unexpected charges are nearly always fixable at the desk and almost never fixable later.
The realistic total, worked through
Every line below is standard 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 8.3% | $2.08 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $5.50 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $32.58 | 92% 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 $16 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
You can try it with your own figures rather than doing this by hand.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Women's haircut maintained every 10 weeks works out to approximately $414 a year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Per 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 |
Assumes 5 visits a year. Every number here scales with that visit count.
The lever most of us reach for - switching salons - is normally the weakest one. Moving from the $69 median to the $28 budget end saves $246 a year, but so does simply stretching the interval by a quarter.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Percentages are hard to judge in the moment. Here they are converted to dollars at the low, middle and high end of the market range.
| 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 |
- At a resort or hotel spa, see whether a service charge is included before adding another tip.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask how tips are shared before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
- Card tips may be pooled or delayed to the next pay run. Ask if you want it to reach one person directly.
- 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.
Avoid these before you book
Ordered by how regularly they happen rather than dollar impact. All of them are solved at the booking stage.
- 1Not checking the location menucosts $8–$25
Franchise prices vary between neighbouring stores.
- 2Ignoring the brand appcosts $5–$15
Chain apps run standing offers the walk-in counter does not mention.
- 3Accepting the conditioning upsell blindcosts $10–$30
Offered at the bowl, priced afterwards.
- 4Assuming the advertised price includes shampoo and stylecosts $12–$35
Most value menus price the cut alone.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Salon Service Add On Fees and How Frequently Should Men Get A Haircut.
Where else to look
Price is not usually the deciding factor. Compare scope first — what is actually included — then compare the number.
Frequently asked - with the maths
Boardroom Salon for Men Add-On Prices: what should I expect to pay?
Plan on $15–$20. Across the 2 amounts documented here the median line is $17.50, the cheapest is $15 and the dearest is $20. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges in addition to the core service.
CEO membership product credit: what is the published amount?
The published figure for ceo membership product credit is $15. Published monthly product credit. A fixed $15 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for first-visit promotional discount?
First-visit promotional discount is documented at $20. Boardroom Salon for Men. That is below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $23 on a $18 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $5, and that is with no upgrades.
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.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $48 in a rural market and $121 in the most expensive metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Where do these numbers come from?
Treat them as a well-sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither can be booked at. Last checked August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
8 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 services pageService menu, starting amounts and membership positioning · updated 2026
- Official membership pageMembership inclusions, discounts, credits and term · updated 2026
- Official promotions pageFirst-visit promotional amount · 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
- Official membership termsCancellation and no-show fee · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Boardroom Salon for Men Add-On Prices: what should I expect to pay?
Plan on $15–$20. Across the 2 amounts documented here the median line is $17.50, the cheapest is $15 and the dearest is $20. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges in addition to the core service.
CEO membership product credit: what is the published amount?
The published figure for ceo membership product credit is $15. Published monthly product credit. A fixed $15 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for first-visit promotional reduction?
First-visit promotional discount is documented at $20. Boardroom Salon for Men. That is below the $69 national median for women's haircut.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $23 on a $18 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $5, and that is with no upgrades.
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 generally a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $48 in a rural market and $121 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Where do these numbers come from?
Treat them as a well-sourced starting point. Published lines trace to the sources below and market bands are national estimates - neither can be booked at. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.