Cheap Haircuts
By Katie Heffernan, New York
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.
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Astor Place Hair
2 Astor Pl, New York, NY
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. -
PANYC SALON
36 W 17th 5th Fl, New York, NY
It's pronounced "panic," and the salon's got a unique approach to pricing--$55 for your first visit, and $45 thereafter. -
Dramatics NYC
2468 Broadway Ste 1, New York, NY
A funky step up from Supercuts, this salon charges between $30 and $55 for a cut, depending on the length and texture of your hair. -
Neighborhood Barber
439 E 9th St, New York, NY
This straightforward, throwback barbershop charges $14 per cut and only accepts walk-ins. -
Hair Mates Hair Salon
13 3rd Ave, New York, NY
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. -
Chelsea Barbers
465 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Only guys get the savings at this legendary spot. Three chairs and a $30 price tag make for a long, but worthwhile, wait. -
Lilypad
555 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg beauties on budgets head to this salon for $45-$50 haircuts, depending on length and texture.
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Rita Hazan
720 5th Ave 11th Fl, New York, NY
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. -
Toni & Guy
673 Madison Ave Ste 2, New York, NY
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. -
Atlas Barber School
34 3rd Ave, New York, NY
This no-hassle neighborhood barbershop charges five bucks flat. -
Antonio Prieto Salon
127 W 20th St, New York, NY
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. -
Empire Beauty School
22 W 34th St, New York, NY
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. -
Bumble and Bumble
415 W 13th St Ste 4, New York, NY
Open model calls are held every Monday between 5:30pm and 6:30pm, and an appointment for your service (which is free) is booked the same night. -
Carsten Institute (Aveda Share School)
22 E 17th St Fl 2, New York, NY
Appointments must be made for the $17 haircuts at this Aveda professional school. Tack on single process hair coloring for $35. -
Aveda Institute
233 Spring St, New York, NY
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. -
John Frieda Salon
797 Madison Ave, New York, NY
One of the most well-known names in beauty, this salon trains its stylists on Wednesday nights at 6pm. Call to make an appointment, and the $35 cut is yours. -
Salon O2
20 W 22nd St, New York, NY (866) 317-3101
Three days of modeling classes to choose from at this 22nd Street salon: Tuesday nets haircuts for $30, Wednesday brings highlights for $45 and $55 from 12pm to 4pm, and a single process color can be had for $30 on Thursdays. -
Rumor Salon
15 E 12th St Fl 2, New York, NY
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. -
Space
155 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Most of the model services stay under the $50 mark. On Tuesday and Wednesday, single process color is $40, highlights are $50 and double process is $65. Haircut models on Wednesday pay just $40. Call to book.
