Saving Money on Your Next Haircut

Haircuts can often be expensive, but if you’re looking to look your best, cutting your own hair may not be an option. There’s a reason that hair salons exist; the training of a cosmetology school allows someone to understand your hair goals and style your hair in a way that makes sense with your hair type.

However, if you’re not able to pay the cost of a typical salon visit, you may be looking for ways to save money on your haircut. From student stylists at beauty schools to taking advantage of special promotions and learning to handle maintenance so you have to go in for less frequent haircuts, here are a few tips for saving money on your next haircut.

Maintenance cuts on your own

If you have a fairly easy cut to maintain, you may not need to see an experienced stylist except very occasionally. Sometimes, a pair of hair clippers is all you need to make sure your hair looks manageable for the next few weeks. You may be able to cut your salon visits down from twice a month to once every four to six weeks, depending on your hair texture and what salon services you end up needing. Adding extra time between cuts is a great way to save a bit of money.

Special discounts at salons in your area

Sometimes, the cheaper option is just to look at what deals are available at hair salons in your area. Salons may offer discounts, for example, during off-peak hours so that they can fill otherwise vacant appointments, or you may be able to get more affordable haircuts by checking to see whether your salon offers haircut deals, like coupons and promotions for bulk-buying appointments.

Student salons

A student salon can be a great way to save money and still get the style you’re looking for. Beauty schools are trying to prepare their students for the beauty industry, and one of the only ways to get the training they’re looking for is to work on the hair of real customers. That’s where a school’s training salon comes into play.

At a student salon, trainee hairdressers who have already spent many months working and practicing in a classroom setting get to work on clients’ hair under the watchful eye of a senior stylist. From basic hairstyles and by-the-book haircuts to more complicated styles and complex desires, student salons are a great way to save more money by allowing beauty school students to work with your hair.

While it can be a little worrying, especially the first time you request an appointment, remember that hairdressers in colleges and cosmetology programs are well-educated and know how to help you achieve the right hairstyle. Plus, they’re working with an expert who can keep an eye on any choices they’re making. This is an affordable option that can also help you get a great look.

Save money on your next haircut with a student salon visit

You may be able to save hundreds of dollars while still getting the same high-quality salon services if you choose a student salon for your next haircut. Check out the options available at a local Evergreen Beauty College location today to find out how you can get the same high-quality services you’re used to without any of the extra costs.

FAQs: Saving money on your next haircut

Do you need to tip a student stylist?

Once your student stylist has finished your hair, you’ll pay and leave a tip just like normal. These students are learning how to work in a beauty salon in general, which includes every part of the salon process. In particular, it can include getting tips from clients. You should tip based on the service provided, just like you would in any other service situation in real life.

What is the average cost of student salons?

This depends very heavily on where you are, as the cost of living will always factor into how much a “cheap haircut” or “expensive haircut” costs. Salons in major cities, for example, will almost always be more expensive than those in rural areas, as they’ll be paying more for rent and will need to charge more for their time. The only way you can determine how expensive your haircut appointment will be is to check out your local school to determine how expensive their cuts are, as there’s no single “average price” for these salons.

Do student salons only offer haircuts?

There are many services that you might be able to get at student salons. Here are a few different services that you might find at a student salon:

• Scalp massage
• Hair color
• Hair curls
• Hairstyling
• Makeup application
• Skincare services
• Spa services

More advanced services may also be available at some of these clinical salons, but even schools that offer this kind of education don’t always provide clinical services at every salon. The best way to determine what services are available for you is to check out the salon in question. Contact Evergreen Beauty College today for more information.