Would you pay $10 more for a haircut at home?

Maj Ahron Oddman — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:09:00 -0400

We all have to maintain grooming standards and for some of us, um well some of you, that means weekly or bi-weekly haircuts. I had a question: would you pay $10 more (than whatever you pay now) for a haircut at home, at a time of your choosing? You get to pick the barber and time.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Jul 9 at 2014 11:21 AM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:21:06 -0400

My barber already cuts my hair at home when I want and when she demands!

Response by CPT Dave Shephard made Jul 9 at 2014 11:26 AM

CPT Dave Shephard — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:26:18 -0400

So long as I could get a close shave.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 11:35 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:35:14 -0400

I already pay $10 more than the PX just so that I can avoid getting the occasional (and unwanted) high-and-tight.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jul 9 at 2014 11:45 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:45:12 -0400

Probably not. I don't mind visiting my barber.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 12:38 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:38:50 -0400

Sir,
I'm more than happy buzzing my own or having my wife cut my hair. I'll spend my money on more meaningful things.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jul 9 at 2014 1:04 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:04:05 -0400

I have not been to a barber since 2010. I have lost enough hair that I polish my dome every mondy and Thursday with a razor. Once in a while I miss the "pampering", but I can shave my face 5 days a week and head 2 times a week for 2 weeks on each Gillette blade head.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 1:19 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:19:47 -0400

I am in the service, not auditioning for the next top model. I buy myself a set of clippers at walmart for $15 every couple of years and clip everything off my noggin a couple times a month. God only knows how much I saved in my 10 years of service

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 3:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:58:36 -0400

If there is anything I care about, it is getting a great cut. 1.5 on top, 1 on the sides, with a Medium fade and a shape up! I would even pay extra to any barber that cuts it perfect!

Response by CPT John Keenan made Jul 9 at 2014 4:00 PM

CPT John Keenan — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:00:00 -0400

Probably not (but i don't think I"m representative of most). The infrequent haircuts I get these days-hair's falling out faster than it's growing in-I enjoy the time in the chair, been going to the same place since I've left the Army, AND it gets me some 'me' time away from my 4 teenagers.
Hope this helps. Good luck w/your survey!

Response by Maj Ahron Oddman made Jul 9 at 2014 5:53 PM

Maj Ahron Oddman — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:53:58 -0400

I should be more clear about the hypothetical above. You would get a haircut, of your choice, at home, by any barber you wanted, in the local area. You'd get to pick your barber online and see that barber's reviews and rating.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 8:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:24:23 -0400

Ever since I learned to do my own high and tights I can't imagine ever paying for another haircut. All the money I've saved the last 14 years....I'm good keeping it in my pocketbook. Same set of clippers also.
But if I did pay for haircuts, a 10 spot isn't unreasonable especially considering time spent and fuel used to go to a barber.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 9 at 2014 9:57 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:57:14 -0400

Hell, you can't go to a chain shop like Supercuts for under $15 a head for a no frills, no scissor, no razor buzzer cut

I do x3 when my 2 boys and I go for haircuts. Love my barber, he's only 28 but cuts (the old fashioned way with scissors) like a seasoned pro, so that's a plus! My youngest has been going to him since his first haircut.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Jul 9 at 2014 10:08 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:08:18 -0400

At home, if my wife would just take a hair cutting course, she would only be cutting mine and our son's hair each month. I could save time and money from going to the barber. So far I keep losing that battle with her.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 10:19 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:19:04 -0400

Always had mine cut in town really disliked the PX/BX barbers. And they never use a straight razor around the ears or neck. And now that I'm retired still get it cut the same high and tight every two weeks. Lucky theres a barber in town that caters to the military and its $11. So I guess the answer would be yes.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2014 11:52 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 23:52:10 -0400

After getting a great haircut in Kuwait $6 for a PX haircut with a straight razor, trimmed eyebrows and head massage, it's hard to justify paying $8.95 to the ft hood PX barber to do a crappy job with clippers and no other extras. When I was ft sill, there was a Korean barber that did the same style as I'm getting in Kuwait for $8 back in 2009.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2014 6:59 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 06:59:42 -0400

I usually pay $0 and cut my own hair. I don't care for hair style and just cut 2 on top and 1 on the sides and I am good to go. Save tons of money.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2014 6:17 PM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:17:51 -0400

I don't like to pay a penny. My wife does my hair at The Young American Salon every week :D and you can't beat going to a nice place and drink a beer or two while getting your hair done.

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2014 9:26 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:26:11 -0400

I pay 20 bucks with the tip included Great barber, location and atmosphere.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2014 11:12 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:12:23 -0400

I used to pay $20 outside Camp Casey in Korea (when I had hair) and they do a great job, wash, cut with straight razor. It was rated the best fades of Zone 1. I will post the name when I remember it

Response by SP5 Roberta Sanchez made Jul 11 at 2014 5:33 PM

SP5 Roberta Sanchez — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 17:33:07 -0400

I only have my hair cut every month and a half so it isn't worth it to me. Besides, I am out of work.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jul 11 at 2014 7:59 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 19:59:24 -0400

I have my own clippers and cut my own hair whenever I feel it needs to be done. I still have 1 year to go. lol

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2014 11:10 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:10:48 -0400

NOT NO BUT HELL NO

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jul 11 at 2015 4:56 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:56:05 -0400

No, I pay $10 less for a haircut at home. My wife cuts my hair for me every week or two. The clippers cost around $50, so this practice became cost-effective after just a few weeks.

Response by Sgt George Kovach made Jun 14 at 2018 5:38 AM

Sgt George Kovach — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 05:38:19 -0400

Got my own clipper set takes about 30 seconds.