Direct answer
The working number is $5–$14. Across the 6 amounts published for Floyd's 99 Barbershop Online Booking Guide, the middle of the range sits at $10, the cheapest documented line is $0 and the highest is $14.
Men's haircut is priced on time and product, not on a fixed rate card, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by 32% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $5–$14
- U.S. market midpoint
- $43 per cut
- Basis
- 6 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $5–$14 is the working range for Floyd's 99 Barbershop Online Booking Guide, from 6 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $0–$14 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for men's haircut is $43 per cut.
- Add about 24% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 4 weeks, the annual cost is roughly $671.
- The largest single variable is cut versus cut-and-style — a finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
Documented price lines, service by service
6 documented amounts, split into services, add-ons, plans and policy charges. Each keeps the exact 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 reduction | $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 |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published haircut example | $0 | $0 | — | Douglas J Student Salon |
Published prices change without notice. The review date on this page tells you how current this set is.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
These are U.S. market ranges compiled from published industry pricing data, not figures published by any single brand. They tell you where a quote sits nationally.
| 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. |
| Women's haircut | $28 | $69 | $140 | per cut | Typically includes consultation, shampoo and a finish style. |
| 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, often added to a cut. |
| Deep-conditioning treatment | $20 | $38 | $70 | add-on | Bond builder or mask, typically added to colour. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is sensible, not as a price you can book.
Where you live changes the price more than anything else
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $43 national median for men's haircut gives the following planning ranges.
| 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 |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $43 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
What actually changes your price
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and ignore the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- Shampoo service+$5–$15
Regularly optional and charged on top of the cut.
- Location cost band+10–40%
Identical franchise menus differ between metros.
- 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.
- Stylist seniority+$8–$25
Designer or senior tiers sit above the base rate.
Related cost breakdowns: Floyd's 99 Barbershop Prices, Floyd's 99 Barbershop Services and Floyd's 99 Barbershop Appointment Policy.
What men's haircut costs you over a year
A single $43 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained every 4 weeks, men's haircut becomes a $671 annual commitment at the national median — and that is the number worth deciding on.
| Provider level | Per 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 |
Assumes 13 visits a year. Adjust the visit count and every figure here shifts with it.
The lever most of us reach for - switching salons - is typically the weakest one. Moving from the $43 median to the $18 budget end saves $390 a year, but so does simply stretching the interval by a quarter.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| 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 |
- On a $43 service, the gap between an 18% and a 20% tip is $0.86. It matters less than whether you tip at all.
- 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.
- Cash gets to the provider quickest and is still preferred in most independent shops.
- If more than one person worked on you, check how gratuity is divided before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
The costly errors, ranked
Every one of these is routine, avoidable and costed. Not one requires negotiation — only a well-timed question.
- 1Ignoring the brand appcosts $5–$15
Chain apps run standing offers the walk-in counter does not mention.
- 2Assuming the advertised price includes shampoo and stylecosts $12–$35
Most value menus price the cut alone.
- 3Accepting the conditioning upsell blindcosts $10–$30
Offered at the bowl, priced afterwards.
- 4Not checking the location menucosts $8–$25
Franchise prices vary between neighbouring stores.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Salon Privacy And Booking Data Guide and What To Ask Before Booking A Salon.
The booking script, word for word
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 precisely why they are offered there.
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "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?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "What is the precise price for men's haircut at my hair length and density?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
Finally: get the quote in writing. A text or email costs the salon nothing and removes any argument at checkout.
What the bill looks like at checkout
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $9 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $9 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $17 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.8% | $1.33 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $3.74 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $22.07 | 145% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 7.8% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
The rule of thumb: add roughly 145% to any menu price for men's haircut to get your sensible out-the-door number.
You can run the numbers for your own service rather than doing this by hand.
Your other options, and when each wins
The useful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Questions people actually ask
Floyd's 99 Barbershop Online Booking Guide - what does it cost?
Plan on $5–$14. Across the 6 amounts documented here the median line is $10, the cheapest is $0 and the dearest is $14. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges on top of the core service.
What does published haircut example cost?
The published figure for published haircut example is $0. Douglas J Student Salon. A fixed $0 at one location does not make it a national rate.
First haircut reduction: what is the published amount?
The published figure for first haircut reduction is $5. ManCave for Men. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for bang, beard or undercut trim?
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.
What does haircut and blow-dry cost?
$10. The Salon Professional Academy. Expect approximately $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Add roughly 27%. On a $10 service that is about $13 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 does the same service carry different prices at different locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $43 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $30 in a small market and up to $75 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
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 - no location is bound by either. 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 separately.
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
Floyd's 99 Barbershop Online Booking Guide - what does it cost?
Plan on $5–$14. Across the 6 amounts documented here the median line is $10, the cheapest is $0 and the dearest is $14. The broader span includes add-ons, plans and policy charges on top of the core service.
What does published haircut example cost?
The published figure for published haircut example is $0. Douglas J Student Salon. A fixed $0 at one location does not make it a national rate.
First haircut reduction: what is the published amount?
The published figure for first haircut reduction is $5. ManCave for Men. A fixed $5 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Is there a price for bang, beard or undercut trim?
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.
What does haircut and blow-dry cost?
$10. The Salon Professional Academy. Expect roughly $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
Add around 27%. On a $10 service that is about $13 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 does the same service carry different prices at different locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $43 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $30 in a small market and up to $75 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
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 - no location is bound by either. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.