Who cuts your hair?

[Momto2Boyz]

Just curious, how everyone's family gets haircuts. My little guys are young enough now, and Dh just sports a buzz cut, that I can cut everyone's hair at home. Plus, I have kind of a shaggy cut, so Dh cuts mine and helps me color it (and actually, he is better than any salon I've ever been too! ).

Anyways, I decided to add this up and see how much it was actually saving me, just because I was curious. We have always done this, just because it was the easiest, when the kids were little. I took them once to get their haircut at a salon, and they both freaked out. At home, it doesn't bother them at all. So, it is convenient and cheap, I just thought I would add up how much it is actually saving us!

Cost of one haircut for DS or DH: $11 plus tip = total $15
They get haircuts once a month
$15 x 12 = $180 x 3 boys = $540.00 per year for the 3 men

Now for me!
Hair cut:
$18 for cut & blow dry plus tip = total $22
Let's say, I get it cut 6 times per year (which is about right for me)
$22 x 6 = $132 per year for haircuts for me
Color:
$60 (for one color...no highlights, which I get at home for $10) + tip = $70.00
4 times per year minimum
$70 x 4 = $280 per year for having my hair colored

Total savings for the family by doing hair at home = $952!

We save almost $1000 per year, just by doing our hair at home! I was surprised that it was that much. Add in all the other stuff I used to have done at the salon (eyebrow waxing, manicures, pedicures...granted, I haven't had any of these in at least 6 years) and I'd be well over $1000!

[LexTysMommy]

I get my hair cut twice a year. I do get eyebrows waxed at this time. So total trip is $25. So $50 for me every year. I have never dyed my hair, but if i did would be at home.

My dd5 has thin hair, all one length. I trim it a few times a year.

My ds9 gets his head shaved up by his dad every month.



TOTAL: $50 a year. Not bad!

[Squirt]

I do my own. Haircuts were running me $30 +tip every 6-8 weeks when I had my short cut maintained by the girl who cut my hair off.

DBF does his own too. Job requires high n tight, so he buzzes it every week.

[AmyBoz]

I cut Dh and all 3 kids hair.

I go to ProHaircutters 2x a year to get my hair cut and highlighted. However, for my birthday (January) and Mother's Day (May) my parents give me a gift certificate their, so my hair is always free.

[Darlene]

I haven't gotten my hair cut in over a year. I need to, getting tired of barrettes & ponytails. Not a fashion maven but I should take better care. I cut Dh's hair and it time to do it again.

[auntie2many]

Dh cuts and colors my hair. Box color mix from drugstore bought on sale and usually with coupons too.

Dh gets his hair cut every 6 to 8 weeks at the hair salon at WalMart, so not too terribly expensive.

[outnumbered]

I have my cosmetology license, so I do the haircuts for the whole family. My 2 year old will actually ASK me to cut his hair and sits perfectly still for momma.
I usually cut/color my own hair, unless the cut is drastic and I can't reach the length in the back. I hate going places to get it done, because i KNOW exactly how to cut it to get the results I want, but nobody else seems to be capable.

It definitely saves us a bunch of money!!

[DAAC3DEC]

I do, cut and color, me and oldest, the youngest I cut and hubbie I shave it bald.................easy.

[MandaRenee]

I cut mine. Its long with long layers and is super easy to maintain that way. Dh has trimmers and maintains a buzz cut so he does his own.

[lwlynch]

I cut my own, just to trim bangs and then once every three or four months I may get a trim. The ds gets his cut at the place too, tried to use the electric razor and he screamed I was killing him. Dd and husband at shop too..

[emily_hope]

I do my DH and my DDs. I am a cosmetologist. LOL! We can have our own hair done for free at the salon where I work. So all of ours is free. I am also given the privilege of coloring, waxing, perming, etc. to my immediate family. The only thing I pay for is the shampoo, conditioner and hair products we use. I must say though... all of you are bad for my business!! I have to eat too ya know. Hehehehehe!

[stinkbug]

This is one luxery I have finally given in to. I will get mine cut tomorrow, it's 20.00 (including tip) I get mine cut about every 6 weeks, dh is the same. The same gal has cut my hair for over 10 years. Before that, my mom always did it, which meant I only had it done when I went home for a visit. It costs me 45.00 for cut and highlights/cover grey (every 3 months) But at this point in time....(with no debt except mortgage), I have finally allowed this for myself without guilt!

[latierra84]

I cut my own. My step mom is also a hair dresser so... that comes in handy when I get a little scissor happy.

[KJayEsq]

My hair is short so I have to get it cut every 5 weeks with touch-up color. Not very frugal, but my job is appearance-oriented and I am in front of people all the time so I try to keep my hair looking nice. I did, however, recently find a stylist to do my cut/color for a fraction of what my pre-Money Makeover stylist was charging, so I'm OK spending the money.

[Lady_V]

I haven't had my hair cut since 2004 - and only then because I -had- to. --Note to self - never dread-lock my hair again--

I have very long hair. I color it when I want a new color... or when DD reminds me I have grays. I wait for it to go on sale 2/$6 since I need 2 boxes. If I dye it black, I can go 6 months before I start looking like a skunk with the white stripe on my head. Total for the year -- $6-$12

DD use to have long hair, but we cut it short in September. Her hair grows fast and grows out more than down, so it's a bit shaggy... but she seems to like it, so, we will wait and see. I'd like for her hair to grow out. Too many people call her a -him-. Total for the year -- $7

The Old Man use to get his hair buzzed every 2 weeks... at $14 a pop. I told him I'd do it for $10 (borrowed a friends clippers - buzzed him... he liked it... used the $10 to buy our own clippers ) I've been doing it at home for him the last 5 years. Total for the year -- $0