Haircuts for $25 & Under

on February 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM

Photo from Arrojo Cosmetology School

We see high-end designers making great items at lower prices at Target, JCPenney, and Kohl's, so why can't we see it when it comes to salons as well? TLC's What Not To Wear hair expert and super stylist, Nick Arrojo knows that cheap can still be chic. And he just opened a cosmetology school in NYC where you can get one of his signature $500 haircuts for just $25. Not in NYC? Not to worry...

...these schools are all over the country and Canada. With the economy the way it is, cosmetology schools are keeping busy because their prices are often under $25 for a service, which is great for the students to learn as well. Plus, not only do they offer haircuts, but some offer facials, manicures, even massages all at a fraction of the cost. Visit Beauty Schools Directory to find one near you!

Have you ever gone to a beauty school for a haircut, facial, or another service?

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

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Comments (13)

RanaAurora

on Feb 18, 2009 at 4:42 PM

My haircuts NEVER cost over $25.
For something like highlights or whatnot that normally would cost a lot, beauty schools are great... as long as you understand there's a chance they might screw up! :)

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simplyjaneen

on Feb 18, 2009 at 4:46 PM

Oh yeah, used to go to a local beauty school all the time. Nothing beats $5 hair cuts!

DeZsMaMa

on Feb 18, 2009 at 5:05 PM

i need to find the closet school... jesus does my hair need a makeover!!

roachiesmom

on Feb 18, 2009 at 6:01 PM

I can't fathom wasting 25 bucks on a hair cut, much less more. There are just so many better things to spend money on. If mine needs cutting, I do it myself. That is something I would never pay money for.

ThaMCE

on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:33 PM

Dangit, I left NY at the wrong time! My dream when I was living there was to go to the Arrojo studios and get an completely fabulous haircut and my hair would look hot for ONCE. Everytime I passed Varick St, I longed to step into that studio...Oh well, I guess I can go to Regis. :(

brighteyesbryar

on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:34 PM

I attended a very nice (and rather prestigious in this state) cosmo school & our haircuts were $12 I think. I really don't remember anyone screwing up horribly because the instructers at that school were like hawks. And you're getting your hair cut by someone who has been taught by people like Wilson Philips ( or Philips Wilson, don't remember which way) that is so good he can charge $700 a cut!!!

tikigoddess

on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:35 PM

I go to Fantastic Sam's, I have a regular stylist there, she does a fabulous job, everytime, and it only costs me including tip!

on Feb 19, 2009 at 12:35 AM

roachiesmom, if I COULD cut hair, I would. I can't. It looks like trash.

Cassieniccole

on Feb 19, 2009 at 1:21 AM

I have cut my own hair since I turned 13. I think I have gone 4 or 5 times in the past 10 years and had it professionally done. I go to a salon when I want a big change. The last time I had it done it cost me 13.99 at Super Cuts lol! ( I tipped and made it an even 20)

mom23boys679

on Feb 19, 2009 at 1:53 AM

I go to Master Cuts in the mall and get my hair cut for $13, lol. The girl went to Bella Capelli beauty school and does it just as good as a luxury cut. I'm very pleased with the results and no one can tell the difference.