Direct answer
The working number is $6–$60. Across the 6 amounts published for Great Clips Locations and Availability, the middle of the range lands at $18, the cheapest documented line is $6 and the highest is $60.
Two things decide what you actually pay for women's haircut: which tier of provider performs it, and which add-ons are treated as standard rather than optional at that location.
- Working range
- $6–$60
- U.S. market midpoint
- $69 per cut
- Basis
- 6 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $6–$60 is the working range for Great Clips Locations and Availability, from 6 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $6–$60 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for women's haircut is $69 per cut.
- Add about 24% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 10 weeks, the annual cost is around $414.
- 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 precise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang trim | $6–$8 | $7 | $2 | Great Clips; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade |
| Shampoo | $6–$8 | $7 | $2 | Great Clips; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center |
| Child haircut (10 and under) | $17–$19 | $18 | $2 | Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Senior haircut (65 and over) | $17–$19 | $18 | $2 | Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Haircut | $20–$21 | $20.50 | $1 | Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Long style | $35–$60 | $47.50 | $25 | Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade |
One location's price is not evidence of a national rate. Verify locally before booking.
How this compares with the wider U.S. market
A quote well above these bands is not automatically bad value - it usually means a different scope, a senior provider, or an costly metro. This table tells you which question to ask.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut | $28 | $69 | $140 | per cut | Normally 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, often added to a cut. |
| Deep-conditioning treatment | $20 | $38 | $70 | add-on | Bond builder or mask, generally 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.
Regional price bands for this service
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $69 national median for women's haircut gives the following planning ranges.
| 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 |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $69 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
Where the extra money goes
Ask about these at booking, not at checkout. All of them are easier to decline before you arrive than halfway through a service.
- Cut versus cut-and-style+$12–$35
A finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
- Add-on conditioning+$10–$30
Offered at the bowl and easy to accept without hearing the price.
- Location cost band+10–40%
Identical franchise menus differ between metros.
- Shampoo service+$5–$15
Regularly optional and charged in addition to the cut.
- Stylist seniority+$8–$25
Designer or senior tiers sit above the base rate.
Related cost breakdowns: Great Clips Prices, Great Clips Services and Great Clips Add-On Prices.
Menu price versus final bill
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $30 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $30 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $38 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.3% | $2.39 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $6.84 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $47.23 | 57% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
The rule of thumb: add approximately 57% to any menu price for women's haircut to get your realistic out-the-door number.
To check a specific quote, run the numbers for your own service.
What women's haircut costs you over annually
A single $69 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained every 10 weeks, women's haircut becomes a $414 annual commitment at the national median — and that is the number worth deciding on.
| Provider level | Each 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 |
Cadence reflects typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the biggest variable.
Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 5 to 4 visits a year keeps approximately $83 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
How much to tip on this service
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a reduction or promotion applied, the norm is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| 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 |
- 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 shops.
- An automatic service charge ought to be disclosed when you book. If you see one at checkout, ask whether it reaches the provider before adding more.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask reception how tips are split before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
What people get wrong here
Listed by how commonly they occur 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.
- 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.
- 4Ignoring the brand appcosts $5–$15
Chain apps run standing offers the walk-in counter does not mention.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Great Clips Appointment Policy and Great Clips Cancellation Policy.
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 the reason they come up at that moment.
- "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 on a separate line?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "What is the exact price for women's haircut at my hair length and density?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
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.
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.
Straight answers to the usual questions
How much does Great Clips Locations and Availability cost?
Plan on $6–$60. Across the 6 amounts documented here the median line is $18, the cheapest is $6 and the dearest is $60. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges in addition to the core service.
Is there a price for bang trim?
Bang trim runs $6 to $8 - a $2 spread. Great Clips; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade. Where you land depends mainly on provider tier and how long the service takes.
What does shampoo cost?
Expect $6–$8 for shampoo, midpoint $7. Great Clips; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
What does child haircut (10 and under) cost?
Expect $17–$19 for child haircut (10 and under), midpoint $18. Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
Senior haircut (65 and over): what is the published amount?
Documented between $17 and $19 for senior haircut (65 and over). Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. The $18 midpoint is a sensible planning figure.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 27% more - roughly $9 extra on a $33 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Roughly $414 a year at 5 visits (every 10 weeks), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more useful than the $69 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $59 and $97 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Are these prices guaranteed?
These are research figures rather than quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. Reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Every published figure above traces to one of these. Where a source describes a single location or a time-limited offer, that scope stays attached to the number rather than being generalised.
- Official homepageBrand and service overview · updated 2026
- Official U.S. salon directoryLocation count and directory · updated 2026
- Official senior discount pageAge and participation rules · updated 2026
- Official additional servicesService availability · updated 2026
- Official Online Check-InOnline check-in and waitlist process · updated 2026
- Official Customer Service and FAQsOnline check-in and walk-in rules · updated 2026
- HEB Shopping Center, San Antonio official price menuExact location haircut, trim, shampoo and styling prices · updated 2026
- Gateway Promenade, Hammond official price menuPrecise location haircut, trim, shampoo and styling prices · updated 2026
- Lincoln Village, Columbus official price menuExact location haircut, trim, shampoo and styling prices · updated 2026
- Silver Springs, Oklahoma City official price menuPrecise location haircut, trim, shampoo and styling prices · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Great Clips Locations and Availability cost?
Plan on $6–$60. Across the 6 amounts documented here the median line is $18, the cheapest is $6 and the dearest is $60. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges in addition to the core service.
Is there a price for bang trim?
Bang trim runs $6 to $8 - a $2 spread. Great Clips; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade. Where you land depends chiefly on provider tier and how long the service takes.
What does shampoo cost?
Expect $6–$8 for shampoo, midpoint $7. Great Clips; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
What does child haircut (10 and under) cost?
Expect $17–$19 for child haircut (10 and under), midpoint $18. Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
Senior haircut (65 and over): what is the published amount?
Documented between $17 and $19 for senior haircut (65 and over). Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center; Great Clips — Hammond Gateway Promenade; Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. The $18 midpoint is a sensible planning figure.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 27% more - roughly $9 extra on a $33 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Roughly $414 per year at 5 visits (every 10 weeks), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more helpful than the $69 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
What explains the price difference between locations?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $59 and $97 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Are these prices guaranteed?
These are research figures rather than quotes. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are kept visually distinct. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.