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Why do women pay so much for haircuts

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Moontan · 09/01/2026 16:04

My colleague just came in complaining about how expensive it is to get her hair cut. She paid 100 pounds.

I was thinking - why don't more women cut their own hair

I think that advertising and marketing has convinced a lot of women - that they must pay someone else a huge amount of money to cut their hair for them.

When it is actually very easy to cut it ourselves.

My mum always cut her own hair.

i also always cut my own hair. Its really easy to cut it very straight at the back, and I also cut layers at the front of my hair

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tealandteal · 09/01/2026 18:14

I know full well I COULD cut my own hair, I’m not brainwashed. However I don’t want to, the hair dresser can do so many different things and colour my hair. I only go once a year.

It’s quite patronising to say that women haven’t thought of any alternative to going to the hairdresser.

ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:14

Allseeingallknowing · 09/01/2026 18:12

Which is? Much harder to cut short hair well, especially if it’s thin and fine

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Yes, still waiting for the OP to tell us how to do this…

omggggggg · 09/01/2026 18:14

My hairdresser does an amazing job. Cutting and colouring myself would look shit in comparison. It’s not that easy for everyone.

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Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:14

ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:13

Why bother to reply if you are not remotely interested in the photo?

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Christ am i not allowed to reply to posters now. Why?

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ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:13

Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:11

I am replying to her.

Keep up with the thread

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Why bother to reply if you are not remotely interested in the photo?

Perrylobster · 09/01/2026 18:13

My hair is so easy to cut - I also cut my own fringe when I have one. It does depend on your hair type and the style you want though. One of my friends with long straight hair definitely cuts their own hair.

Littlemisscapable · 09/01/2026 18:13

OP you do you. Seemingly the majority of the rest of us need to go to a hairdressers for a decent cut..

GhostMutt · 09/01/2026 18:13

Why do you think it is that professional hairdressers don’t just put their clients’ hair into ponytails or plaits in front of their face and lob off a bit when they give a haircut?

ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:12

Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:09

If she was going to post a photo she would. It wouldn't matter if she is outside walking or whatever.

I note that she didn't ask me where I was, when she insisted on me posting a photo!

I was also outside walking. She didnt ask me if it was convenient for me. It was just "post a photo NOW"

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Which you declined to do (which is, of course, your choice) so whether is was convenient is irrelevant, no?

Allseeingallknowing · 09/01/2026 18:12

Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:02

Then use the technique for shorter hair

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Which is? Much harder to cut short hair well, especially if it’s thin and fine

MoominMai · 09/01/2026 18:11

Aluna · 09/01/2026 16:06

I used to think that but then I found a hairdresser abroad on YT who women travel from all over the world to see - and you know what - I can see why. He’s amazing. Suddenly £1000 seems fair enough. 😆

Is it Rami Jalabi lol

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Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:11

ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:08

If you’re not that bothered about the photo, why keep posting about it?

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I am replying to her.

Keep up with the thread

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ElegantFowl · 09/01/2026 18:11

A good hairdresser is worth their weight in gold. Mine charges £170 for a trim, sounds a lot, but she’s hugely skilled and it’s worth every penny.

GreyRooted · 09/01/2026 18:11

Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:09

If she was going to post a photo she would. It wouldn't matter if she is outside walking or whatever.

I note that she didn't ask me where I was, when she insisted on me posting a photo!

I was also outside walking. She didnt ask me if it was convenient for me. It was just "post a photo NOW"

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When did she demand it immediately? Struggling with comprehension again?

Allseeingallknowing · 09/01/2026 18:10

Moontan · 09/01/2026 17:55

Yes of course they can want to.

I was replying to the poster who wrote "going to the hairdresser might be the only time they get to themselves". That sentence didn't make sense.

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Makes sense to me!

woolandflowers · 09/01/2026 18:10

It’s not easy for everyone to cut hair and it really depends on your haircut. Also, the experience is lovely and for many, worth paying for real skill with someone who is properly trained. It’s also NICE to be pampered, to get a massage or a great hair wash or a lovely tea and a chat. It’s the whole experience of it. And for mums, it also might be one of the rare times she might get out on her own for some her-time. No way would I ever stop paying for my hour and a half of self care…plus my hair dresser is so talented!

Beeloux · 09/01/2026 18:09

Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:02

That's nice that you do your own highlights! My friend does hers at home too.

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Thanks! Saves a fortune. There’s lots of YouTube tutorials and you can get a comb from Superdrug which collects the highlight sections out for you.

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Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:09

ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:04

But that isn’t what she said she would do…
still struggling with the reading comprehension..

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If she was going to post a photo she would. It wouldn't matter if she is outside walking or whatever.

I note that she didn't ask me where I was, when she insisted on me posting a photo!

I was also outside walking. She didnt ask me if it was convenient for me. It was just "post a photo NOW"

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ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:08

Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:06

Sounds like an excuse to me. You can take a photo outside.

You insisted on asking me to post a photo.

Another poster then said to you "why don't YOU post a photo"

You haven't. I don't care about seeing a photo of you as im not weird. Stop asking other people for photos

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If you’re not that bothered about the photo, why keep posting about it?

heartsinvisiblefury · 09/01/2026 18:08

I have very short hair and I razor cut it every couple of weeks or so. I hated the blunt scissor and clipper cut I got for £65 every 4 weeks and much prefer a softer razor cut. Really easy with a 3 way mirror .

ShanghaiDiva · 09/01/2026 18:07

Wintersgirl · 09/01/2026 18:05

I know it's beyond weird....

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Exactly. When my DCs were very young, it was lovely to sit in the chair and relax and nobody asked me anything or expected anything from me.

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Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:06

m00rfarm · 09/01/2026 18:00

Did you read my post? I am out at the moment so don't have the ability to look in a mirror and get the photo right. I was extremely careful to say that it would not be right now.

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Sounds like an excuse to me. You can take a photo outside.

You insisted on asking me to post a photo.

Another poster then said to you "why don't YOU post a photo"

You haven't. I don't care about seeing a photo of you as I'm not weird. Stop asking other people for photos

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Foggytree · 09/01/2026 18:06

I don't think I'd be able to cut my own hair- though I have thought that there should be an invention to make cutting your own hair easier.

My neighbour (somehow!) cuts her own hair- and that of her dh and dc . I would ask her to do mine but I feel she may only have one style in her.

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Moontan · 09/01/2026 18:06

m00rfarm · 09/01/2026 18:00

Did you read my post? I am out at the moment so don't have the ability to look in a mirror and get the photo right. I was extremely careful to say that it would not be right now.

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Sounds like an excuse to me. You can take a photo outside.

You insisted on asking me to post a photo.

Another poster then said to you "why don't YOU post a photo"

You haven't. I don't care about seeing a photo of you as im not weird. Stop asking other people for photos

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Wintersgirl · 09/01/2026 18:05

HighLadyofTheNightCourt · 09/01/2026 18:03

Why do you have an issue with women choosing to spend their time getting their hair done?

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I know it's beyond weird....