The average American woman spends $44 per haircut, plus a tip of $9, for a total of $53 per visit. At an average of four cuts a year, that's a whopping $212 spent yearly ridding herself of dead ends. You could "clip" this expense altogether by learning to cut your own locks.

Salons often use high-quality, professional-grade products that are more expensive than the ones you might find in a supermarket. These products are designed to be gentle on the hair, offer better results, and are often ethically sourced and produced. The use of such products is factored into the haircut prices.