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What’s a reasonable price increase; hairdresser

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NoSourDough · 03/06/2025 11:40

My hairdresser (who has a home salon) has just put her prices up from £115 (full head of highlights, cut and blow dry), to £140.

I knew a price increase was coming but I wasn’t quite expecting this uplift! Is this normal or would anyone else be shocked by this?

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RobertaFirmino · 03/06/2025 16:40

It seems like a lot but I suppose the price of everything has gone up and that will include foils, peroxide/colours/toners, hairdressing tools, etc. too. Could you go an extra week between appointments? Depending on how often you go, it might help reduce the yearly cost.

Koalafan · 03/06/2025 16:18

It's over 20%, which does seem quite a lot tbh. Only you know it's worth it or not.

Solaire18381 · 03/06/2025 16:15

I think that sounds a lot. I have half head highlights, cut and finish, long hair and it costs £80. They increase it by about £5 a year.

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NoSourDough · 03/06/2025 16:14

She opened 2 years ago, so probably hasn’t had an increase yet. I have no problem with paying it as happy with the service, was just surprised at the £25 increase.

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poetryandwine · 03/06/2025 12:51

If she does good work this price seems reasonable to me. (I am in the middle of nowhere, though the area is quite MC)

I appreciate that the increase is quite steep, however.

babystarsandmoon · 03/06/2025 12:49

Mine has been increasing her prices by £10 every 3 months or so and it’s becoming a pain because she doesn’t pre warn and the last 2 or 3 appointments I’ve had to go to the cash machine for extra money out because she’s suddenly upped it again at the till.

FloraBotticelli · 03/06/2025 12:48

You’d have to look at some other hairdressers in your area to know if it’s normal. The new price seems decent to me.

Maybe she’s just completed a qualification or something? It’s usual to have different prices for different skill levels.

Swiftie1878 · 03/06/2025 12:45

Her salon. Her pricing strategy. Maybe she’s trying to get rid of a few clients?
If you don’t want to pay it, go somewhere else.

Aligirlbear · 03/06/2025 12:43

Depends on how long is it since she last put up her prices ? and I’m guessing she knows her value - £140 for what you have is still reasonable v many salons.

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