You dont have to spend a fortune to look good.
No one has to know how much you saved on that fabulous new bob or that edgy undercut.
Here are four ways to get stellar, stylish, cheap haircuts without dropping serious cash at the salon.
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4 Ways to Get a Haircut for Free or Cheap
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Visit Your Local Hair School
It may sound sketchy to get your hair trimmed by a student.
Search online for a beauty institute or hair school near you.
Most offer haircuts for a fraction of the price youd pay at a traditional salon.
If youre worried about quality, never hesitate to read reviews from past customers.
You call the beauty school and request an appointment, just as you would at a traditional salon.
When you arrive, youll meet with your stylist-in-training and go over the services you want.
Next, your hairdresser will flag down a supervisor to talk specifics.
Theyll go over which instruments the stylist plans to use or what color combinations would look best.
The supervisor will stop by your chair at various points throughout the process.
At the end, theyll inspect your hair, re-measuring the length and checking the stylists work.
When youre all done, youll have a salon-quality haircut for under $20.
If you were impressed with your student, dont forget to tip.
Looking for More Ways to Save Beyond Cheap Haircuts?
We all love saving money.
And if youre looking for ways to save beyond cheap haircuts, weve got some ideas for you.
A little digging online can help you find other salon-specific ways to get cheap haircuts.
Some salons offer first-time customer deals or discounts if you show your student or military ID.
The websiteSalon Apprenticeposts dozens of requests for volunteer hair models in cities around the country.
Visit an In-and-Out Salon Franchise
Finally, dont forget about affordable haircut chains like Great Clips.
Bottom line: Dont feel trapped by sky-high salon prices there are so many ways to find cheap haircuts.
Robert Bruce is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
Sarah Kuta, a freelance writer based in Colorado, also contributed.
