Why does a mostly bald person pay as much for a haircut as a well coiffed person?

Asked by elbanditoroso (33147

) September 2nd, 2018

I’m 75–80% bald on the top, and just a little bit on the sides (for now).

Yet a real barber (or for that matter, a place like Supercuts or something similar) charges me the same as if I had a full head of hair that needs to be trimmed.

Why? Is there no justice in the world?

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They have fixed costs like rent, salaries, and the electric bill. Everyone in the chair is splitting those costs.

A barber broke the news to me. “Why are you paying for this? You don’t have enough hair.” Sad day. I loved the pampering.

After that I bought some Wahl electric clippers. I cut my hair with the #1 (very short) comb. It takes about two minutes. I love the small effort and low cost. And the near- skin head is great in hot weather – dousing my skull with cold water feels so good.

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