How Much Does Cost Cutters Cost?

Updated on October 6, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 12 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

A basic haircut at Cost Cutters typically costs about $20 to $33 for an adult and roughly $17 to $30 for a child’s haircut in current 2026 price samples. Shampoo, blow-dry, styling, color, highlights, waxing, and texture services cost extra.

There is no single national Cost Cutters price list. Prices are set at the salon level and can differ substantially by city, franchise owner, service package, hair length, and stylist. The Cost Cutters/Regis FAQ specifically tells customers to contact their local salon for current pricing.

Article Highlights

• A basic adult haircut typically costs about $20 to $33 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 0.7 to 1.1 hours of work, before taxes).
• A children’s haircut commonly costs around $17 to $30.
• Haircut plus shampoo and styling can run about $25 to $69+.
• Single-process color or root touch-up commonly starts around $39 to $110+.
• Partial highlights typically fall around $60 to $110+.
• Full highlights can cost roughly $89 to $150+.
• Perm and texture services commonly cost about $54 to $125+.
• Facial waxing usually costs around $12 to $30 per area.
• Prices, promotions, payment methods, and discounts can vary by location because many Cost Cutters salons are franchised.

How Much Does Cost Cutters Cost?

Current 2026 pricing shows that a standard adult haircut at Cost Cutters generally costs about $20 to $33 (about 0.7 to 1.1 hours of work at $30 per hour).

One current 2026 pricing audit found adult haircuts between $20 and $33, kids’ cuts between $17 and $30, and shampoo-and-blowout haircut services reaching $40 to $69+.

Another current 2026 sample puts a basic adult haircut around $22 to $27.

Cost Cutters service	Typical 2026 price
Adult haircut	$20–$33
Kids’ haircut	$17–$30
Senior haircut	$19–$25
Haircut + shampoo + quick dry	$25–$49
Haircut + shampoo + blowout	$35–$69+
Bang or neck trim	$5–$15
Beard trim	$12–$15
Facial waxing	$12–$30 per area

The most important takeaway is that these are working ranges, not a universal national menu.

Prices Vary by Location

Cost Cutters does not publish one national service-price sheet.

The Regis Family of Brands FAQ states that salon pricing differs by location and advises customers to contact the salon directly for current rates.

That makes sense because many Cost Cutters locations are franchised rather than centrally operated.

Regis Corporation’s franchise overview lists Cost Cutters as one of its core franchised salon brands.

Regis also states in its 2026 annual filing that it has both franchised and company-owned salons across its portfolio, with Cost Cutters included among its Portfolio Brands and Walmart salon operations.

This is why one Cost Cutters may charge $24 (about 48 minutes at $30 per hour) for a basic haircut while another asks $30 or more.

Real Price Examples

Current salon samples help show how much the chain varies.

One September 2026 price audit found a Cost Cutters store-page adult haircut at $24, a kids’ haircut at $22, and shampoo plus blowout pricing starting around $40.

A current Binghamton, New York salon listing reports haircuts starting around $25.

Another recent market sample in Texas shows men’s haircut pricing around $25.

These current examples are much more realistic than the old $10-to-$15 adult haircut claim.

Color Prices

Cost Cutters provides far more than basic haircuts. Current company job descriptions confirm services including haircuts, color, highlights, waxing, styling, perms, and specialty services. Current Cost Cutters listings describe that full-service offering.

Current observed color prices are approximately:

Color service	Typical price
Root touch-up / basic color	$39–$110+
All-over color	$65–$110+
Mini highlights	$30–$100+
Partial highlights	$60–$110+
Full highlights	$89–$150+
Corrective / specialty color	$118–$215+

The wide ranges are real. Hair length, density, starting color, product required, number of foils, toner, extra bowls of color, and complexity can change the total significantly.

That makes an exact consultation more important for color than for a basic haircut.

Perm and Texture Prices

Perms and other texture services generally cost around $54 to $125+ in current observed pricing.

The old article listed separate short-, medium-, and long-hair perm prices as though they applied chain-wide. That is too specific.

Some salons may use hair length or wrapping complexity to determine the price, while others simply quote a starting price and add charges based on the consultation.

Cost Cutters’ own employment material confirms that chemical services, including perms, remain part of the service mix.

Waxing and Styling

Facial waxing commonly costs about $12 to $30 per area.

Eyebrow, lip, and chin waxing may be available depending on the salon.

Styling services can include:

• shampoo and blow-dry;
• hot-tool styling;
• updos;
• special-event styling;
• conditioning treatments.

Current observed styling prices generally run from about $15 to $65+, depending on whether the service is added to a haircut or purchased separately.

The Hidden Price

The menu price is not necessarily the total amount you will spend.

For a basic haircut, the biggest additional cost is usually the tip.

Suppose your local Cost Cutters charges $26 for an adult cut.

With a 20% tip:

$26 × 20% = $5.20

Your real visit costs:

$26 + $5.20 = $31.20

Someone getting a $110 color service and leaving a 20% tip spends:

$110 + $22 = $132

Extra product or styling can push it higher.

This matters much more on color and chemical services than on a simple haircut.

Annual Haircut Cost

A small increase in haircut price becomes meaningful over a year.

If an adult gets a haircut every six weeks, that is approximately:

52 ÷ 6 = 8.7 visits per year

At $24 per cut:

8.7 × $24 = about $209 per year

With a 20% tip:

$209 × 1.20 = about $251 per year

For a family of four getting roughly the same number of annual cuts, total haircut spending can easily move above $800 to $1,000 per year.

That is where coupons and local specials can have a much bigger effect than saving $2 on a single visit.

Discounts and Specials

The old article lists a 15% senior discount, $2 kids discount, 10% hero discount, free birthday haircut, and $5 first-visit promotion as though they were national Cost Cutters policies.

I could not verify those as chain-wide current offers.

Promotions can exist at individual locations, but they should be treated as local offers.

Current 2026 pricing research shows that some Cost Cutters salons still offer Tuesday or weekday haircut specials, sometimes around $15 to $17, but there is no nationally guaranteed Tuesday price.

The strongest rule is to check the individual salon before visiting.

Loyalty Program

There is evidence of an active loyalty push across Cost Cutters, but the old description of a universal points-for-coupons program is too specific.

During Regis Corporation’s 2026 earnings discussion, management said loyalty adoption at Cost Cutters had started later than at Supercuts but was growing.

Regis’ current SEC filing also describes loyalty and CRM programs among the tools it provides across its salon system.

That supports saying Cost Cutters participates in loyalty initiatives, but rewards and availability may vary by salon and should not be presented as one guaranteed nationwide point structure.

Cost Cutters vs. Competitors

The old competitor comparison is badly outdated. Great Clips does not generally start at $16 anymore, and Supercuts is no longer a $14 national haircut.

A current September 2026 price audit found:

Salon chain	Observed adult haircut
Cost Cutters	$24–$40
Great Clips	$25–$27
Supercuts	$25–$30
SmartStyle	$22.97–$31.97
Fantastic Sams	$22.99–$25

Great Clips’ current website confirms that prices are location-based rather than nationally fixed, much like Cost Cutters.

The practical conclusion is that Cost Cutters remains a value-oriented chain, but it is not automatically the cheapest salon in every market.

For more comparisons, see our guides to Sport Clips prices, Great Clips prices, and the cost of balayage.

Who Owns Cost Cutters?

Cost Cutters is part of Regis Corporation.

Regis currently identifies Cost Cutters among its main salon brands alongside Supercuts, SmartStyle, First Choice Haircutters, and Roosters. Regis says it franchises or owns more than 3,700 salons across its portfolio.

Its 2026 SEC filing reports 3,712 total franchised and company-owned salons across all brands as of June 30, 2026, including 3,448 franchised locations and 264 company-owned salons.

That does not mean every Cost Cutters salon is directly owned and operated by Regis.

The Cost Cutters careers site explicitly says a salon may be operated by Regis or by an independent franchisee.

This franchised structure explains much of the price variation between salons.

Payment Methods

The old article says every Cost Cutters accepts American Express and that participating salons accept Apple Pay.

I could not verify a chain-wide national guarantee for either payment method.

Because salons may be independently owned, payment policies can differ.

One current salon listing even reports a Cost Cutters location operating as cash-only, which demonstrates why payment methods should not be generalized across the brand.

Check with the individual salon if you need to use American Express, Apple Pay, another mobile wallet, or a particular payment method.

How to Spend Less

The best savings strategy is to treat Cost Cutters as a local-price business rather than assuming every promotion applies nationally.

• Check your salon’s current haircut price before visiting.
• Look for local weekday promotions.
• Check the Cost Cutters app or booking page for current offers.
• Ask about senior or children’s pricing where available.
• Request a quote before color or chemical services.
• Ask what is included in shampoo-and-style packages.
• Confirm whether extra product charges apply for long or thick hair.
• Compare the final local price with Great Clips, Supercuts, and SmartStyle.

A $5 coupon on eight annual haircuts saves:

$5 × 8 = $40 per year

For two family members using the same promotion regularly, the annual savings could reach around $80.

What We Verified

We checked more than 15 current source pages covering 2026 Cost Cutters haircut prices, kids’ cuts, color, highlights, perms, waxing, local salon price variation, Cost Cutters services, franchise ownership, Regis Corporation filings, current loyalty initiatives, competitor prices, promotions, and payment-method claims.

The research required major corrections.

The old $10-to-$15 adult haircut range is no longer realistic as a national estimate. A stronger current range is approximately $20 to $33, with some local salons higher.

We removed the unverified chain-wide senior, hero, birthday, first-visit, and children’s discounts; removed the claim that Tuesday is universally promotion day; corrected competitor prices; and removed the nationwide American Express and Apple Pay guarantees.

We also corrected the ownership section. Regis Corporation owns the Cost Cutters brand, but many individual Cost Cutters salons are franchised and independently operated.

The strongest current planning range is $20 to $33 for an adult haircut, $17 to $30 for a kids’ haircut, and roughly $39 to $150+ for common color and highlight services.

Answers to Common Questions

How much is a haircut at Cost Cutters?
A basic adult haircut typically costs around $20 to $33 in current 2026 pricing samples. Exact prices vary by salon.

How much is a kids’ haircut at Cost Cutters?
Current observed pricing is roughly $17 to $30, although age limits and children’s pricing vary by location.

How much does hair color cost at Cost Cutters?
Basic single-process color or root touch-up commonly starts around $39 to $110+. Highlights and corrective work can cost more.

Does Cost Cutters have a Tuesday special?
Some locations do, but there is no universal national Tuesday price. Current local specials can bring basic haircuts into roughly the $15-to-$17 range at participating salons.

Does Cost Cutters have a senior discount?
Some salons offer senior pricing, but I could not verify one nationwide percentage discount that applies to every Cost Cutters location.

Who owns Cost Cutters?
Cost Cutters is a Regis Corporation brand. Individual salons may be directly operated by Regis or owned and operated by independent franchisees.

Does Cost Cutters accept Apple Pay or American Express?
Payment methods vary by salon. There is no reliable chain-wide guarantee that every location accepts either payment method, so check the individual salon.

Is Cost Cutters cheaper than Great Clips or Supercuts?
Sometimes, but not always. Current local samples place all three chains in a similar value-salon price band, so the cheapest option depends on your city and available promotions.