Direct answer
The working number is $12–$70. Across the 8 amounts published for Boardroom Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices, the middle of the range lands at $23, the cheapest documented line is $12 and the highest is $70.
Kids' haircut is priced on time and product, not on a fixed rate card, and that is why two quotes in the same city can differ by 33% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $12–$70
- U.S. market midpoint
- $27 per cut
- Basis
- 8 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $12–$70 is the working range for Boardroom Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices, from 8 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $12–$70 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for kids' haircut is $27 per cut.
- Add about 29% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 6-7 weeks, the annual cost is roughly $259.
- The largest single variable is clipper-only versus scissor work — scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
Documented price lines, service by service
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 8 of these 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child haircut | $12 | $12 | — | Summit Salon Academy |
| Kids haircut starting price | $14 | $14 | — | JCPenney Salon |
| Child haircut (10 and under) | $17 | $17 | — | Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Kids haircut | $19–$27 | $23 | $8 | Lemon Tree Hair Salon |
| Child haircut (9 and under) | $23 | $23 | — | Supercuts |
| Children’s haircut | $29.50 | $29.50 | — | Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa |
| Men’s or children’s haircut | $44–$70 | $57 | $26 | Kenneth’s Hair Salons and Day Spas |
| Additional member haircut starting price | $50 | $50 | — | Once-monthly membership benefit |
A single location's menu proves nothing about the chain. Verify locally before booking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids' haircut | $15 | $27 | $45 | per cut | Under-12 pricing; some chains cap the age at 10. |
| 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. |
Market ranges are planning estimates compiled from published U.S. pricing data. They are not quotes and are not attributable to any brand named on this page.
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 $40 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 | $36–$47 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $30–$36 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $25–$30 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $19–$25 | 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
Each of these is negotiable in the sense that you can refuse it — but only if you know it is coming before the appointment starts.
- Barber seniority+10–30%
Master barbers carry a premium at the same shop.
- Membership or club planhinges on visit count
Monthly plans only pay off above a set visit count.
- 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.
Related cost breakdowns: Kids' Haircut Cost, Men's Haircut Cost and Kids Haircut Price Components Guide.
Twelve months of kids' haircut, priced out
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Kids' haircut maintained every 6-7 weeks works out to roughly $259 per year once gratuity is included.
| Provider level | Per visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $15 | 8 | $120 | $24 | $144 |
| National median | $27 | 8 | $216 | $43 | $259 |
| Premium provider | $45 | 8 | $360 | $72 | $432 |
Assumes 8 visits annually. Change that number and every figure in this table shifts with it.
Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 8 to 6 visits a year keeps approximately $52 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
When a membership actually beats paying each visit
Ignore the marketing and do one division. If the plan costs more than your realistic monthly visit count × $27, it loses money. The table shows the crossover for common plan prices.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38 / month | $27 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $456 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $59 / month | $27 | 2.2 visits | 26 visits | $708 | Worth it above 2.2/month |
| $86 / month | $27 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $1,032 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Break-even = monthly fee / per-visit price. At $27 a visit the maths is simple enough to do at the counter.
You can calculate your own break-even against your actual visit count.
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 $15 | On $27 | On $45 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $2.25 | $4.05 | $6.75 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $2.70 | $4.86 | $8.10 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $3 | $5.40 | $9 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $3.75 | $6.75 | $11.25 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are frequently tipped separately, normally a few dollars.
- On a package or prepaid series, tip per visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
- A late-cancellation charge buys you nothing. It is not tipped.
- Salons that add an automatic service charge should say so at booking. Spot one on the bill, ask whether it reaches the provider before adding more.
Five ways to overpay without noticing
Ranked by frequency rather than how much they cost. In every case the fix is a question when you book.
- 1Buying cut and beard separatelycosts $10–$30
Bundled packages price below the two individually.
- 2Joining a club plan for two visits a monthcosts $20–$60
Most club plans need three or more visits to pay off.
- 3Not specifying fade typecosts $5–$20
A skin fade takes longer than a taper and can be priced higher.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How Frequently Should Kids Get A Haircut and How Often Should Men Get A Haircut.
Exactly what to ask when you book
Ask these when you book rather than on arrival. Once you are gowned and in the chair, declining an add-on becomes socially much harder — which is the reason they come up at that moment.
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "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?"
- "Is a shampoo, blow-dry or finish included in that price, or billed separately?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
Then do one thing at checkout: ask for an itemised receipt. If a line appears that you were not told about, that is the moment to raise it — not after you have left.
Menu price versus final bill
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 | $38 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $46 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.6% | $3.04 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $8.28 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $57.32 | 51% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 6.6% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
The rule of thumb: add roughly 51% to any menu price for kids' haircut to get your realistic out-the-door number.
Swap in your own base price and do this with your own quote.
Where else to look
Before deciding, it is worth seeing where this sits against the nearest alternatives on both price and what you get for it.
Questions people actually ask
How much is Boardroom Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices?
Plan on $12–$70. Across the 8 amounts documented here the median line is $23, the cheapest is $12 and the dearest is $70. That fuller range takes in add-ons, plans and policy charges as well as the service itself.
Is there a price for child haircut?
Documented at $12 for child haircut. Summit Salon Academy. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
Kids haircut starting price: what is the published amount?
$14. JCPenney Salon. Expect around $18 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for child haircut (10 and under)?
The published figure for child haircut (10 and under) is $17. Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. A fixed $17 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What does kids haircut cost?
The published band for kids haircut is $19–$27. Lemon Tree Hair Salon. A $8 gap on one line is standard where locations set their own menus.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 29% more - roughly $12 extra on a $41 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does kids' haircut cost per year?
At every 6-7 weeks - about 8 visits a year - the annual figure is approximately $259 including gratuity at the $27 national median. Dropping to 6 visits saves around $65.
Why do Boardroom Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices quotes vary so much?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $19 in a rural market and $47 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Is a cut-and-beard package cheaper?
Almost always. Bundled packages normally save $10–$30 against booking the two separately.
Can I book at these prices?
Use them as a starting point, not a guarantee. 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
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
- Official membership termsCancellation and no-show fee · 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
Menus change. Quoted a different figure, send it over and we will re-verify.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Boardroom Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices?
Plan on $12–$70. Across the 8 amounts documented here the median line is $23, the cheapest is $12 and the dearest is $70. That fuller range takes in add-ons, plans and policy charges along with the service itself.
Is there a price for child haircut?
Documented at $12 for child haircut. Summit Salon Academy. Published lines like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
Kids haircut starting price: what is the published amount?
$14. JCPenney Salon. Expect approximately $18 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for child haircut (10 and under)?
The published figure for child haircut (10 and under) is $17. Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. A fixed $17 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What does kids haircut cost?
The published band for kids haircut is $19–$27. Lemon Tree Hair Salon. A $8 gap on one line is normal where locations set their own menus.
How much more than the menu price should I expect?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 29% more - around $12 extra on a $41 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does kids' haircut cost per year?
At every 6-7 weeks - about 8 visits annually - the annual figure is roughly $259 including gratuity at the $27 national median. Dropping to 6 visits saves around $65.
Why do Boardroom Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices quotes vary so much?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to around $19 in a rural market and $47 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
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?
Use them as a starting point, not a guarantee. 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.