Cheap Haircuts
Updated: March 12, 2009
Newsflash: It's not necessary to spend upwards of $100 on a haircut in New York. Plenty of high-end salons slash their prices during stylist training nights; beauty school students offer rock-bottom prices; and, yes, there are even some quality salons with cuts priced under $50.
On this page:Value Salons, Schools and Modeling Classes.
Value Salons
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Hair Mates Hair Salon
Read Reviews13 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)
You'll be charged just $45 to sit before a senior stylist at this Japanese salon; you can also make your appointment with a junior and save $5.
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Astor Place Hair Designers
Read Reviews2 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Waltz right in and sit down for a cut at this 50-year-old hair stop, where short cuts are just $14 and long start at $18.
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Chelsea Barbers
Read Reviews465 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011 (map)
Only guys get the savings at this legendary spot. Three chairs and a $30 price tag make for a long, but worthwhile, wait.
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Lilypad Beauty Lounge
Read Reviews555 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)
Williamsburg beauties on budgets head to this salon for $45-$55 haircuts, depending on length and texture.
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Neighborhood Barber
Read Reviews439 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009 (map)
This straightforward, throwback barbershop charges $14 per cut and only accepts walk-ins.
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Panyc Salon
Read Reviews36 W 17th 5th Fl, New York, NY 10011 (map)
It's pronounced "panic," and the salon's got a unique approach to pricing--$55 for your first visit, and $45 thereafter.
Schools and Modeling Classes
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Space Hair Salon
Read Reviews155 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 (map)
Call to schedule a model appointment with an assistant: haircuts are $45, coloring $65 and highlights $75. Cash only.
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Bumble & Bumble Llc
Read Reviews415 W 13th St Ste 4, New York, NY 10014 (map)
Open model calls are on various Mondays between 5:30pm and 6:30pm, and an appointment for your service (which is free) is booked the same night. Call for the exact schedule.
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Antonio Prieto Salon
Read Reviews127 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)
Drop by this sleek Flatiron salon one week in advance to book and prepay. The $45 training cuts can be scheduled between noon and 8pm, Tuesday through Friday.
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Rumor Salon
Read Reviews15 E 12th St Fl 2, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Looking for a free cut? Every Tuesday from 9am until 12pm model cuts are free, and highlights are just $20 (partial) and $30 (full) in Wednesday's classes.
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Salon O2
Read Reviews20 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010 (map)
Become a hair model at this 22nd Street salon on Tuesdays for the bargain price of only $30.
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Empire Beauty School
Read Reviews22 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)
At this beauty school chain, the total comes to just $8.32 (including wash, cut and blow-out) for those with short hair. Add $5 more if your tresses touch or go past the shoulder.
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Aveda Institute New York Inc
Read Reviews233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013 (map)
Book an appointment (or plan to walk in Wednesday through Saturday at 9:30am or at noon) for a $20 cut from this botanical beauty product leader.
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Atlas Barber School Inc
Read Reviews34 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)
This no-hassle neighborhood barbershop charges five bucks flat.
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Toni & Guy
Read Reviews673 Madison Ave Ste 2, New York, NY 10021 (map)
One of the only options that's absolutely free, this modeling program requires a drop-in consultation on any Friday from 6pm to 7pm. The wait afterward depends on upcoming classes and what kind of style you'd like to receive.
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Rita Havan Salon
Read Reviews720 5th Ave 11th Fl, New York, NY 10019 (map)
Legendary stylist Kevin Mancuso and namesake colorist Rita Hazan personally teach these Tuesday evening classes. Call the salon ahead of time to get in on $40 cuts, $40 single process color or $60 highlights.
