Direct answer
Expect $12–$70 at The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices. The full documented set runs $12–$70 because it also covers add-ons, policy charges and package pricing. The median across all 7 documented amounts is $23.
Kids' 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 52% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $12–$70
- U.S. market midpoint
- $27 per cut
- Basis
- 7 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
Key takeaways
- $12–$70 is the working range for The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices, from 7 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 28% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every 6-7 weeks, the annual cost is around $259.
- The largest single variable is clipper-only versus scissor work — scissor-over-comb and fades take longer chair time.
What the brand actually publishes
Everything below was published by a source listed at the foot of this page. Grouping matters: 7 of these 7 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 |
Franchisees price within a corporate range rather than to a fixed card. Read them as examples, not a rate card.
Market ranges: what everyone else charges
This table is market context, not a brand price list. Its purpose is to show whether a quote you have been given is average, cheap or steep for the U.S. in 2026.
| 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. |
Compiled national figures for context only. No brand on this page has published these numbers, and none of them is a bookable rate.
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 $27 national median for kids' haircut gives the following planning ranges.
| 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 exact figure in any one row.
Why your quote differs from the menu
Ranking these matters. Nearly everyone compare the headline price of two salons and skip past the next few lines below it that end up setting the bill.
- 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.
- Barber seniority+10–30%
Master barbers carry a premium at the same shop.
- Hot-towel finish+$8–$25
Sold as an upgrade at the chair.
- Membership or club plandepends on visit count
Monthly plans only pay off above a set visit count.
Related cost breakdowns: Kids' Haircut Cost, Long Hair Haircut Cost and Men's Haircut Cost.
Exactly what to ask when you book
You do not need to negotiate. You need the price to be stated before the service starts. These questions do that without any awkwardness.
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "What is the exact price for kids' haircut at my hair length and density?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Are taxes added at checkout, and do you have a card-payment surcharge?"
One more at the desk: ask for the itemised total before you tap the card. Every line should match something you were told about on the phone.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
This is the gap that surprises people. Starting from a $38 base, here is where the money goes by the time the card is out.
| 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 8.0% | $3.68 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $10.12 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $59.80 | 57% above the menu price |
Worked at a $38 base with one add-on. Swap in your own quote and the proportions hold.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $22 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
To check a specific quote, do this with your own quote.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
A single $27 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained every 6-7 weeks, kids' haircut becomes a $259 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 | $15 | 8 | $120 | $24 | $144 |
| National median | $27 | 8 | $216 | $43 | $259 |
| Premium provider | $45 | 8 | $360 | $72 | $432 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is not optional in practice. Deduct it if you track tips apart from service spend.
The cheapest lever is nearly always stretching the cadence, not finding a lower-priced provider. Moving from 8 visits a year to 6 saves about $65 annually — normally more than switching salons would.
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 | Worthwhile above 2.2/month |
| $86 / month | $27 | 3.2 visits | 38 visits | $1,032 | Worthwhile above 3.2/month |
Uses a $27 market per-visit rate. Substitute the rate you were actually quoted.
Use the quoted rate rather than the market one and test this against your real visit count.
What to tip, in actual dollars
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 $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 |
- A no-show or late-cancellation fee is a penalty, not a service. It is not tipped.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
- Holiday tipping is a separate convention from per-visit tipping and is usually a one-off larger amount.
- A tip is for the work performed, not for the price you were charged. Do not penalise a provider for a menu they did not set.
The expensive errors, ranked
Every one of these is routine, avoidable and costed. None of this involves haggling — just one question asked at the right time.
- 1Not specifying fade typecosts $5–$20
A skin fade takes longer than a taper and can be priced higher.
- 2Buying cut and beard on a separate linecosts $10–$30
Bundled packages price below the two individually.
- 3Joining a club plan for two visits a monthcosts $20–$60
Most club plans need three or more visits to pay off.
If you want the policy detail behind these: How Often Should Kids Get A Haircut and How Regularly Should Men Get A Haircut.
How this compares with the alternatives
The number alone seldom determines it. Line up the inclusions first — what is actually included — then compare the number.
Questions people actually ask
How much does The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices cost?
$12–$70 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $12 to $70, with a midpoint of $23.
Is there a price for child haircut?
$12. Summit Salon Academy. Expect around $15 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for kids haircut starting price?
Kids haircut starting price: $14 as published. JCPenney Salon. Compare that against the $27 U.S. median for kids' haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does child haircut (10 and under) cost?
Child haircut (10 and under) is documented at $17. Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. That lands below the $27 national median for kids' haircut.
What does kids haircut cost?
Documented between $19 and $27 for kids haircut. Lemon Tree Hair Salon. The $23 midpoint is a reasonable planning figure.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
Expect about $52 on a $41 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $11, and that is with no upgrades.
What does kids' haircut cost per year?
At every 6-7 weeks - about 8 visits per year - the annual figure is roughly $259 including gratuity at the $27 national median. Dropping to 6 visits saves around $65.
Why can two salons quote such different prices?
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?
Yes - normally $10–$30 less than two separate services.
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 - neither can be booked at. Last checked 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 children’s salon homepageBrand identity, ten Twin Cities locations and appointment model · updated 2026
- HEB Shopping Center, San Antonio official price menuExact location haircut, trim, shampoo and styling prices · updated 2026
- Gateway Promenade, Hammond official price menuExact location haircut, trim, shampoo and styling prices · updated 2026
- Lincoln Village, Columbus official price menuPrecise 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
- Munster, Indiana official booking pageLocation-specific haircut price and duration · updated 2026
- Oaks, Pennsylvania official booking pageLocation-specific adult, senior and child haircut prices · updated 2026
- Dillon, Colorado official booking pageLocation-specific haircut and haircut/blowout prices · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How much does The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men Kids Haircut Prices cost?
$12–$70 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $12 to $70, with a midpoint of $23.
Is there a price for child haircut?
$12. Summit Salon Academy. Expect roughly $15 once tax and gratuity are added, where gratuity applies.
Is there a price for kids haircut starting price?
Kids haircut starting price: $14 as published. JCPenney Salon. Compare that against the $27 U.S. median for kids' haircut before deciding whether it is competitive.
What does child haircut (10 and under) cost?
Child haircut (10 and under) is documented at $17. Great Clips — Columbus Lincoln Village. That lands below the $27 national median for kids' haircut.
What does kids haircut cost?
Documented between $19 and $27 for kids haircut. Lemon Tree Hair Salon. The $23 midpoint is a reasonable planning figure.
What does this cost once tax and tip are added?
Expect about $52 on a $41 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $11, and that is with no upgrades.
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 can two salons quote such different prices?
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 less expensive?
Yes - generally $10–$30 less than two separate services.
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 - neither can be booked at. Last checked August 2026.
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