Direct answer
Regis Salons Haircut Prices runs $5–$27 for the services documented below. That figure comes from 15 separate published amounts, not a single quote. The wider set of charges on this page spans $0–$27 once fees, add-ons and package items are included.
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
- $5–$27
- U.S. market midpoint
- $69 per cut
- Basis
- 15 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Before you read on
- $5–$27 is the working range for Regis Salons Haircut Prices, from 15 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $0–$27 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 approximately $414.
- The largest single variable is cut versus cut-and-style — a finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
What the brand actually publishes
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 13 of these 15 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 haircut discount | $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 |
| Clipper cut | $15 | $15 | — | Lemon Tree Hair Salon |
| Haircut | $16.97–$20 | $18.48 | $3.03 | Walmart Hair Salon (SmartStyle); Summit Salon Academy; Great Clips — San Antonio HEB Shopping Center |
| Child haircut (10 and under) | $17 | $17 | — | Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Senior haircut (65 and over) | $17 | $17 | — | Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village |
| Clipper cut starting price | $18 | $18 | — | JCPenney Salon |
| Boy haircut | $19 | $19 | — | Sweet & Sassy |
| Kids haircut | $19–$27 | $23 | $8 | Lemon Tree Hair Salon |
| Shampoo, haircut and blow-dry | $19 | $19 | — | Empire Beauty School Student Salon |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published haircut example | $0 | $0 | — | Douglas J Student Salon |
| Haircut chemical-service add-on | $15 | $15 | — | JCPenney Salon |
Franchisees price within a corporate range rather than to a fixed card. Read them as examples, not a rate card.
U.S. market ranges for comparison
Use this as a sanity check. If a quote lands well outside the national band below, ask what is included before concluding it is poor value — scope differences explain most outliers.
| 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. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
Regional price bands for this service
Location is usually the largest single variable. The national median for women's haircut is $69; the same appointment can land near $48 in a small market and $121 in a top-tier metro. That is a 2.5× spread on an identical service name.
| 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.
What actually changes your price
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. All of them are easier to decline over the phone than once you are in the chair.
- Add-on conditioning+$10–$30
Offered at the bowl and easy to accept without hearing the price.
- Shampoo service+$5–$15
Frequently optional and charged in addition to the cut.
- Stylist seniority+$8–$25
Designer or senior tiers sit above the base rate.
- Cut versus cut-and-style+$12–$35
A finished blow-dry is a separate line on most chain menus.
- Location cost band+10–40%
Identical franchise menus differ between metros.
Related cost breakdowns: Bob Haircut Cost, Curly Haircut Cost and Dry Haircut Cost.
The costly errors, ranked
Ordered by how frequently they happen rather than how much they cost. The fix in every case is a question at booking.
- 1Accepting the conditioning upsell blindcosts $10–$30
Offered at the bowl, priced afterwards.
- 2Ignoring the brand appcosts $5–$15
Chain apps run standing offers the walk-in counter does not mention.
- 3Assuming the advertised price includes shampoo and stylecosts $12–$35
Most value menus price the cut alone.
- 4Not checking the location menucosts $8–$25
Franchise prices vary between neighbouring stores.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Haircut Aftercare and Haircut Terminology Guide.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
Read these out. It takes under two minutes and they are the difference between a quote and a surprise. The final question matters most — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "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 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?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
At checkout: check the itemised total against the quote before paying. Corrections are simple at the desk and nearly impossible afterwards.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Every line below is routine and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $15 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $8 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $23 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 6.2% | $1.43 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $5.06 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Realistic total | $29.49 | 97% 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 97% to any menu price for women's haircut to get your realistic out-the-door number.
Prefer not to do the arithmetic? You can run the numbers for your own service.
Annual cost of ownership
Most budgets break at the cadence, not the price. Women's haircut maintained every 10 weeks works out to roughly $414 annually once gratuity is included.
| 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 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is expected rather than optional. Remove it if you prefer to budget separately.
Before hunting a reduction, check the cadence. Going from 5 to 4 visits a year keeps roughly $83 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
How much to tip on this service
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| 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 |
- A no-show or late-cancellation fee is a penalty, not a service. It is not tipped.
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by norm - though seldom refused.
- Cash gets to the provider quickest and is still preferred in most independent salons.
- At a resort or hotel spa, see whether a service charge is included before adding another tip.
Where else to look
The number alone rarely decides it. Start with what is included — what is actually included — then compare the number.
Straight answers to the usual questions
Regis Salons Haircut Prices: what should I expect to pay?
Plan on $5–$27. Across the 15 amounts documented here the median line is $17, the cheapest is $0 and the dearest is $27. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges as well as the service itself.
Is there a price for published haircut example?
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.
How much is first haircut discount?
Documented at $5 for first haircut reduction. ManCave for Men. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
What does bang, beard or undercut trim cost?
$10. Douglas J Student Salon. Expect approximately $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is haircut and blow-dry?
The published figure for haircut and blow-dry is $10. The Salon Professional Academy. A fixed $10 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 25% more - roughly $4 extra on a $16 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Around $414 per year at 5 visits (every 10 weeks), gratuity included. That figure is far more useful than the $69 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to roughly $48 in a rural market and $121 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Can I book at these prices?
No. Each number here is either an amount recorded from a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Menus change without notice. Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
4 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 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
Regis Salons Haircut Prices: what should I expect to pay?
Plan on $5–$27. Across the 15 amounts documented here the median line is $17, the cheapest is $0 and the dearest is $27. The wider spread covers add-ons, plans and policy charges along with the service itself.
Is there a price for published haircut example?
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.
How much is first haircut discount?
Documented at $5 for first haircut discount. ManCave for Men. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can be revised at any time.
What does bang, beard or undercut trim cost?
$10. Douglas J Student Salon. Expect roughly $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is haircut and blow-dry?
The published figure for haircut and blow-dry is $10. The Salon Professional Academy. A fixed $10 at one location does not make it a national rate.
What will I actually pay at checkout?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 25% more - around $4 extra on a $16 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Approximately $414 a 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.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to around $48 in a rural market and $121 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
Can I book at these prices?
No. Each number here is either an amount recorded from a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Menus change without notice. Last reviewed August 2026.
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