Direct answer
Roosters Men's Grooming Center: budget $5–$80 per service. Anything below $5 in the documented set is an add-on or a partial service rather than a full appointment, and anything above $80 comes down to an extended or premium booking.
Two things decide what you actually pay for men'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–$80
- U.S. market midpoint
- $43 per cut
- Basis
- 28 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $5–$80 is the working range for Roosters Men's Grooming Center, from 28 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $0–$80 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for men's haircut is $43 per cut.
- Add about 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 4 weeks, the annual cost is roughly $671.
- The largest single variable is clipper-only versus scissor work — scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
Published prices from official sources
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 26 of these 28 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 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 |
| Clipper cut | $15 | $15 | — | Lemon Tree Hair Salon |
| Haircut | $16.97–$21 | $18.98 | $4.03 | 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 |
| Haircut starting price | $20–$22 | $21 | $2 | Owatonna, Minnesota official salon menu; Fantastic Sams; JCPenney Salon |
| Child haircut (9 and under) | $23 | $23 | — | Supercuts |
| Senior haircut (62+) | $23 | $23 | — | Supercuts |
| Supercut haircut | $24–$27 | $25.50 | $3 | Munster, Indiana official booking page; Supercuts — Munster IN; Oaks, Pennsylvania official booking page |
| Wet cut | $24 | $24 | — | Pro-Cuts Hair Salon |
| Haircut and shampoo | $25 | $25 | — | Walmart Hair Salon (SmartStyle) |
| New Artist haircut | $25 | $25 | — | Salon 124 |
| Haircut and style | $28–$80 | $54 | $52 | PENZONE Salons + Spas |
| Sweet haircut | $29 | $29 | — | Sweet & Sassy |
| Children’s haircut | $29.50 | $29.50 | — | Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa |
| Men’s haircut | $30–$80 | $55 | $50 | Tangerine Salon |
| Haircut and blowdry starting price | $32 | $32 | — | JCPenney Salon; Official service menu PDF |
| Adult haircut | $33–$39 | $36 | $6 | Tune Up The Manly 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 |
Individual owners set menus within a brand-set band. 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 writing it off — scope differences explain most outliers.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Kids' haircut | $15 | $27 | $45 | per cut | Under-12 pricing; some chains cap the age at 10. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
The same service, four different markets
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $64 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 | $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.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ask about these when you book, not at checkout. Each is easier to decline over the phone than mid-appointment.
- Hot-towel finish+$8–$25
Sold as an upgrade at the chair.
- Beard service added+$15–$35
Bundled beard-and-cut packages price below buying both.
- Barber seniority+10–30%
Master barbers carry a premium at the same shop.
- Clipper-only versus scissor work+$5–$20
Scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
- Membership or club planhinges on visit count
Monthly plans only pay off above a set visit count.
Related cost breakdowns: Men's Haircut Cost, Men's Hair Color Cost and Mens Manicure Cost.
Twelve months of men's haircut, priced out
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 | Each 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 |
Cadence reflects typical maintenance intervals. Your own interval is the largest variable.
Before hunting a discount, check the cadence. Going from 13 to 10 visits per year keeps roughly $134 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
Is the monthly plan worthwhile?
The honest test is your realistic visit count, not your intended one. Most of us overestimate by 30–50%. Take the number below and check it against how you behaved last quarter.
| Monthly plan | Per-visit rate | Break-even | Annual visits needed | Annual cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 / month | $43 | 1.4 visits | 17 visits | $720 | Worthwhile above 1.4/month |
| $95 / month | $43 | 2.2 visits | 27 visits | $1,140 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $138 / month | $43 | 3.2 visits | 39 visits | $1,656 | Worth it above 3.2/month |
Break-even = monthly fee / per-visit price. At $43 a visit the maths is simple enough to do at the counter.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and test this against your real visit count.
How much to tip on this service
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a discount or promotion applied, the norm is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| 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 |
- Holiday tipping is a separate convention from per-visit tipping and is typically a one-off larger amount.
- A late-cancellation charge buys you nothing. It is not tipped.
- On a package or prepaid series, tip per visit on the value of that visit rather than once on the whole package.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask reception how tips are split before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
Mistakes that cost real money
Listed by how frequently they occur rather than dollar impact. In every case the fix is a question at booking.
- 1Joining a club plan for two visits a monthcosts $20–$60
Most club plans need three or more visits to pay off.
- 2Not specifying fade typecosts $5–$20
A skin fade takes longer than a taper and can be priced higher.
- 3Buying cut and beard on a separate linecosts $10–$30
Bundled packages price below the two individually.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How To Choose A Mens Grooming Salon and Salon Cancellation Fees.
What to say on the phone
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "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?"
- "What is the exact price for men's haircut at my hair length and density?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
Finally: get the quote on paper. A text or email costs the salon nothing and removes any argument at checkout.
The realistic total, worked through
Work it forwards once and you will never be caught out again. A $39 service does not cost $39.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $39 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $10 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $49 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 8.4% | $4.12 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 18% | $8.82 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $61.94 | 59% above the menu price |
Illustrative. The 8.4% tax figure varies by state - several states do not tax personal services at all.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $23 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
Swap in your own base price and work this out for your exact service.
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
Roosters Men's Grooming Center: what should I expect to pay?
$5–$80 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $0 to $80, with a midpoint of $22.
What does published haircut example cost?
Published haircut example is documented at $0. Douglas J Student Salon. Which puts it below the $43 national median for men's haircut.
How much is first haircut reduction?
$5. ManCave for Men. Expect roughly $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is bang, beard or undercut trim?
$10. Douglas J Student Salon. Expect around $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is haircut and blow-dry?
Documented at $10 for haircut and blow-dry. The Salon Professional Academy. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can change without notice.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 24% more - approximately $10 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
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 do Roosters Men's Grooming Center quotes vary so much?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $37 and $60 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Should I book cut and beard together?
Yes - usually $10–$30 less than two separate services.
Can I book at these prices?
Treat them as research, not a quote. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked on a separate line. Reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Listed so you can check the figures yourself. If a source has changed since we recorded it, the correction form below is the fastest way to flag it.
- Official servicesHaircuts, shaves, coloring and service inclusions · updated 2026
- Official about pageBrand service model and grooming scope · 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
Roosters Men's Grooming Center: what should I expect to pay?
$5–$80 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $0 to $80, with a midpoint of $22.
What does published haircut example cost?
Published haircut example is documented at $0. Douglas J Student Salon. Which puts it below the $43 national median for men's haircut.
How much is first haircut discount?
$5. ManCave for Men. Expect around $6 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is bang, beard or undercut trim?
$10. Douglas J Student Salon. Expect around $13 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
How much is haircut and blow-dry?
Documented at $10 for haircut and blow-dry. The Salon Professional Academy. Amounts like this are reviewed periodically and can change without notice.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
The menu price is not the final price. Budget 24% more - roughly $10 extra on a $42 service - and more if you accept anything offered at the chair.
What does keeping this up cost annually?
Around $671 annually if you maintain it every 4 weeks. Each visit you skip is about $52 back, which is normally a bigger lever than switching provider.
Why do Roosters Men's Grooming Center quotes vary so much?
Because the service name is not the service scope. Two locations quoting $37 and $60 may be selling different appointment lengths, provider tiers and inclusions under an identical label.
Should I book cut and beard together?
Yes - generally $10–$30 less than two separate services.
Can I book at these prices?
Treat them as research, not a quote. Every published line maps to the sources at the foot of this page; market ranges are compiled national data and are marked separately. Reviewed August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.