Haircut Prices in 2026: Ten Chains, Compared Honestly
Standard adult cut, walk-in, before tip. Franchise locations set their own prices — that's why ranges, not single numbers. A few chains here are men's-only barbershops or kids-only salons; the model is labeled on each.
Observed & compiled: July 2026 · re-checked monthly| Chain | Adult cut | Kids | Seniors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Clips | $15–$22 | $13–$16 | $13–$17 |
| Sport Clips | $20–$26 | $16–$20 | — |
| Supercuts | $22–$28 | $17–$22 | discounted, varies |
| SmartStyle (in Walmart) | $18–$30 | $15–$20 | varies |
| Cost Cutters | $19–$28 (Tue $12.95+) | $15–$18 | varies |
| Fantastic Sams | $18–$28 | $15–$18 | varies |
| Hair Cuttery | $22–$30 | $18–$22 | varies |
| Cookie Cutters (kids only) | — | $22–$27 | — |
| Floyd's 99 (barbershop) | $27–$42 | buzz $24 | military disc. |
| Roosters (men's) | $35+ | — | military/first-resp. |
Great Clips
ADULT$15–$22
KIDS$13–$16
SENIORS$13–$17
Deal reality: the app's Online Check-In often carries $2–$5-off promotions, and the famous $9.99–$14.99 haircut sales run several times a year (back-to-school, football season). Email signup gets $2 off immediately.
Cheapest of the big three in most markets; no appointments, app check-in cuts the wait.
Sport Clips
ADULT (VARSITY)$20–$26
MVP UPGRADE+$5–$8
KIDS$16–$20
Deal reality: first-time MVP upgrades are frequently free — the hot towel, massaging shampoo and neck massage package. Ask; they rarely volunteer it.
Men/boys focused, sports-bar vibe. You're paying a few dollars for the experience layer.
Supercuts
ADULT$22–$28
KIDS$17–$22
+ SHAMPOO/STYLE+$5–$12
Deal reality: rewards app and email list run periodic $3–$5-off codes; senior discounts vary by franchise — always worth asking at the counter.
Priciest of the three for a basic cut; broader service menu (color, waxing at many locations).
SmartStyle (inside Walmart)
ADULT$18–$30
KIDS$15–$20
+ STYLEvaries
Deal reality: located inside Walmart, so a cut pairs with a shopping trip; app and email carry promos. Franchise pricing swings widely store to store.
Regis-owned, Walmart-based. Cheap at the low end, but stylist experience and price are inconsistent between locations.
Cost Cutters
ADULT$19–$28
KIDS$15–$18
TUESDAY SPECIAL$12.95–$14.95
Deal reality: the Tuesday adult-cut special ($12.95–$14.95 at many locations) is the true budget floor of this whole category. Online check-in trims the wait.
Regis-family budget chain. The basic cut is genuinely cheap; shampoo and style add-ons push a visit toward $25.
Fantastic Sams
ADULT$18–$28
KIDS$15–$18
+ SHAMPOO/STYLE~$35
Deal reality: every location is independently franchised, so rates swing; email/app promos and senior discounts vary by shop — ask before you sit down.
Full-service franchise salon. Women's cuts trend to the top of the range, men's to the bottom.
Hair Cuttery
ADULT$22–$30
KIDS$18–$22
INCLUDESshampoo + condition
Deal reality: the adult price includes a shampoo and conditioning that several rivals charge extra for — factor that in when comparing. App and email run periodic offers.
East-Coast-heavy full-service chain; priced mid-pack once you account for the included wash.
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids (kids-only)
KIDS CUT$22–$27
WED SPECIAL$21.95
5-PACK$95 (~$19 ea)
Deal reality: a prepaid 5-cut card runs $95 (about $19 a cut); a $9.95/month membership unlocks discounted pricing, and each additional sibling in one visit is $3 off.
Kids-only chain — cartoon chairs, play areas, distraction screens. Priced above a budget adult cut because managing a squirming toddler is the product.
Floyd's 99 Barbershop (barbershop)
FLOYD'S CUT$27
BUZZ CUT$24
FULL SERVICEup to $72
Deal reality: a 25%-off coupon circulates regularly. The Floyd's Cut ($27) includes a detailed taper and hot-lather neck shave; longer hair past mid-ear starts at $35.
Rock-and-roll barbershop-salon hybrid. You're paying above budget-chain rates for a longer, full-service cut — average ticket lands around $42.
Roosters Men's Grooming Center (men's)
CLUB CUTfrom $35
INCLUDESshampoo + hot towel
DISCOUNTSmilitary / first-resp.
Deal reality: the signature Club Cut ($35+) bundles a shampoo, scalp massage, hot-towel treatment and styling. Standing discounts for active military, police, fire and EMS.
Upscale men's grooming — the priciest standard cut on this page, sold on the experience and the hot-towel finish.
Worth knowing before you sit down
- Every location prices independently. Franchisees set rates, so a chain can be cheapest in one town and mid-pack in the next. Our ranges bracket the normal spread.
- The spread across chains is nearly 3x. A Cost Cutters Tuesday cut ($12.95) and a Floyd's or Roosters full-service cut ($42+) are the same haircut wearing different price tags — you're buying the experience layer, not the scissors.
- The apps are the real price list. Check-in apps and email lists carry the discounts chains don't advertise on the wall.
- Tips aren't in these numbers. $3–$5 standard on a basic cut.
- Watch the seasonal sales. Great Clips' promotional haircut events can cut the price nearly in half — timing a family's haircuts to them is real money.