TikTok Stylist Calls Out High Hair Care Prices

BuzzFeed reached out to Meradith, who shared that she’s seen price increases across the hair industry, from haircuts and color services to extension services. “I have been surrounded by higher priced hair services throughout my career working in high end luxury salons, but I always felt that the price reflected the service that was being delivered with over communication of the outcome and price always being discussed up front. I really started to notice a steep price increase with services four to five years ago.”

“In my opinion, what I feel sparked the spike in price increases isn’t one specific thing, but I do think hair influencers have a little bit to do with it,” she continued. “Stylists see hair influencers charging $600–$700 for a service, which is great for them, but not every stylist can do that without demand. Which, in my view, is where disconnect is happening with clients returning.”