10 Ways To Get A Cheap Haircut

Posted on by in Featured, Saving Money & Finances

- ADVERTISEMENT -

Have you ever sat down and worked out how much you spend on getting your hair cut? If you have then you will realize it’s a lot! Finding ways to get a cheap haircut will help in your frugal ways and help you keep budgets on track.

Here are 10 ways that you can consider getting your hair cut for less.

1. Cut it yourself. For people who want short hair some high quality clippers can be purchased for fairly cheap and it will only take a few home cuts for them to pay for themselves. Longer hair trims can be done with some styling scissors, a mirror and some practice (you may mildly mess up the first few attempts and end up going to the salon to get it fixed). You could also ask a partner to help with the tricky bits.

2. Find a local hair styling college. Hair dressers need to be trained and often local colleges are looking for willing victims. There is a small amount of risk involved but mostly you will come out with a decent and free cut.

3. Look for deals. Especially in this economy many hairdressers are offering things such as cut price day cuts, two for one offers or one cheap evening per week. You may have to queue or even come back week after week but you will save some good cash.

4. Look for a home visit hairdresser. Many hairdressers moonlight as hairdressers too. They will often visit you in the comfort of your own home, bring all the equipment and cut your hair for less than your local salon or barbers.

5. Travel out of town. Out of town places will usually have slightly cheaper prices so it may be worth your while finding an excuse and mixing a haircut with an out of town errand.

ADVERTISMENT: CONTENT CONTINUED BELOW

6. The Razor cut! A bald head is by far the easiest to maintain and it can look great for men and women. Cut your hair short with some scissors and then  slowly and using a lot of shaving soap clean shave your head, you may need help. Once this is done it’s extremely easy to maintain.

7. Ask for a cut that will grow well long. A good hairdresser will be able to cut your hair in a way that will mean that as it grows it should keep a good shape. By getting such cuts you will be able to lengthen the time between cuts and save money in the long run.

8. Trade for a cut. You may well be able to advertise a swap of services in a local newspaper or somewhere like Craigslist. For example you may be able to do some gardening in exchange for a cut, or help with some DIY.

Looking forward to hearing what you think about these tips or if you have any alternative ideas.

Thanks,

Forest.

GD Star Rating
loading...

You May Also Like:

10 Ways To Get Cheap Affordable Rent Cheap Ways to Beat the HeatCheap Ways to Beat the Heat vinegar hair rinseVinegar Hair Rinse Cheap Summer Holiday Tips 2011Cheap Summer Holiday Tips 2011

- ADVERTISEMENT -

Tags: , ,

14 Responses to “10 Ways To Get A Cheap Haircut”

  1. Daddy Paul

    22. Feb, 2010

    One that I use all of the time is the coupon. I get my hair cut in a place two doors down from Applebee’s. Applebee’s always has a 4 dollar off coupon so if I do not have one I just go pick one up. That makes the cut 7.99 plus tip. I do this while my wife shops for groceries in the same mall. This works really well for us.
    .-= Daddy Paul´s last blog ..Why I time the markets part 2. How I did over 10 years. =-.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

  2. Forest

    23. Feb, 2010

    @Daddy Paul, That’s awesome, I have no idea why coupons slipped my mind! You see them in the local papers and things all the time!! $8 is a pretty decent price.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

  3. simply stephen

    24. Feb, 2010

    Forest…ya missed one. Just don’t cut your hair. Like me.

    I haven’t been to the barber for a couple years. The ends are hardly split because I don’t put harsh chemicals on them.
    .-= simply stephen´s last blog ..environmental benefits of online media =-.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

    • Forest

      24. Feb, 2010

      :) Thanks Stephen. I used to have very long hair and did not get it cut for at leat 5 years…. I kind of miss those days but I am starting to recede now so find it more appealing to keep fairly short.

      I have been reading a lot about washing hair with alternatives and one that sounds interesting to me is just straight up baking soda… I am definitely trying it when my current bottle of chemicals runs out.

      GD Star Rating
      loading...
      Reply to this comment

  4. Ruth - Web Career Girl

    24. Feb, 2010

    Oh I am liking the tips in the comments about what to wash your hair with. I have very long hair as I just don’t want to pay to get a haircut! But I have so many split ends, that I have to cut it myself. It isn’t too hard to cut it myself as it’s so long any uneven bits don’t really show, but it is annoying having hair that gets tangled in knots all the time. I am going to have to try the baking soda!
    .-= Ruth – Web Career Girl´s last blog ..Away for the Week =-.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

    • Forest

      25. Feb, 2010

      Thanks Ruth, as I said in the email I will be trying the Bicarb very soon and will write about it here.

      I never used to cut my hair either…. I had hair down to my backside!

      GD Star Rating
      loading...
      Reply to this comment

  5. Alea

    24. Feb, 2010

    Great tips! I call the haircuts I give my kids recession haircuts. :D

    I actually combine a couple of these to maximize savingson my own hair. I find an inexpensive salon (sometimes using coupons) to get a haircut that will grow out well (usually a layered bob) and occassionally trims my bangs. I can usually go a year between haircuts and when I get it bobbed again I usually have enough hair to donate it to make wigs for children who are going through chemo.

    BTW, some U.S. salons will give you a free haircut if you donate your hair. This isn’t for everybody since your hair has to be long enough so that they can cut off at least a 10 inches pony tail.
    .-= Alea´s last blog ..Minimizing Toilet Paper Waste By Toddlers =-.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

    • Forest

      25. Feb, 2010

      Ha ha, I would like to see the “Recession Cut”, it could become very popular!

      Thanks for the tip about donating hair, I guess they use it for expensive wigs…. If you don’t want to do that I love Ruth’s suggestion for giving it away for wigs for children.

      Once a year is a good gap and a lot of savings!

      GD Star Rating
      loading...
      Reply to this comment

  6. Red

    03. Mar, 2010

    Something I’ve found that is super neat are training sessions at your local salon. Someone in our apartment complex posted a flyer advertising one day that this salon was hosting hairdressers who were training but not yet licensed, so the cuts were free! I got a professional cut for nothing. It was great.

    Now that I’m trying to REALLY cut back, I’ve decided to let my hair grow long. It can get cut fewer times (right now, about once a year), and I mostly wear it in a ponytail so who cares? I’m taking the opportunity (letting it grow out, saving some green) to donate my hair to “Locks of Love.” It’s a great organization that uses donated, real human hair to make wigs for children who are going through chemotherapy and have lost their hair. It’s the least I can do, and it’s not doing anyone any good on the salon floor anyway! :)
    .-= Red´s last blog ..Super Simple Month: Day 1 =-.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

    • Forest

      04. Mar, 2010

      Yeah the training is awesome…. My hair is simple so pretty unlikely they would screw up but even for complex stuff they are normally good.

      The wig charity rocks… I may write some more about them.

      GD Star Rating
      loading...
      Reply to this comment

  7. The Rat

    07. Mar, 2010

    Never thought of shaving my head in a while! That can be a great way to save some cash!
    .-= The Rat´s last blog ..BIN Revisited: From Tantrum to Tantalization =-.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

    • Forest

      08. Mar, 2010

      Yeah it’s definitely the cheapest option… Thanks for stopping by :)

      GD Star Rating
      loading...
      Reply to this comment

  8. Angela

    20. May, 2010

    We often look for ‘hair models’ at our salon for trainee hairdressers. Obviously if you want the best cut then your going to need to pay for a senior stylist
    .-= Angela´s last blog ..Testimonials Coming Soon =-.

    GD Star Rating
    loading...
    Reply to this comment

    • Forest

      20. May, 2010

      Hey Angela, that’s cool to know, where is your salon just in case any readers live nearby.

      Of course if you need the best it’s worth paying for.

      GD Star Rating
      loading...
      Reply to this comment

Leave a Reply

CommentLuv badge