Price Guide
How Much Does a Hairdresser Really Cost?
Compare prices for 12 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Hairdresser Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
All prices include materials and labour unless stated otherwise.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Cut & Blow Dry | £35 | £55 | £80 | 45-75 minutes |
| Men's Haircut | £12 | £20 | £30 | 20-40 minutes |
| Children's Haircut | £10 | £14 | £20 | 15-30 minutes |
| Full Head Colour | £60 | £100 | £150 | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Half Head Highlights | £60 | £85 | £120 | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Full Head Highlights | £90 | £130 | £180 | 2-3.5 hours |
| Balayage / Ombre | £100 | £150 | £200 | 2-3.5 hours |
| Blow Dry / Styling | £25 | £35 | £50 | 30-45 minutes |
| Keratin Treatment | £100 | £175 | £250 | 2-3 hours |
| Hair Extensions (Tape-In) | £200 | £350 | £500 | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Wedding Hair Styling | £80 | £150 | £250 | 1-2 hours |
| Beard Trim (Barber) | £8 | £13 | £20 | 10-20 minutes |
Women's Cut & Blow Dry
Low
£35
Average
£55
High
£80
45-75 minutes
Men's Haircut
Low
£12
Average
£20
High
£30
20-40 minutes
Children's Haircut
Low
£10
Average
£14
High
£20
15-30 minutes
Full Head Colour
Low
£60
Average
£100
High
£150
1.5-2.5 hours
Half Head Highlights
Low
£60
Average
£85
High
£120
1.5-2.5 hours
Full Head Highlights
Low
£90
Average
£130
High
£180
2-3.5 hours
Balayage / Ombre
Low
£100
Average
£150
High
£200
2-3.5 hours
Blow Dry / Styling
Low
£25
Average
£35
High
£50
30-45 minutes
Keratin Treatment
Low
£100
Average
£175
High
£250
2-3 hours
Hair Extensions (Tape-In)
Low
£200
Average
£350
High
£500
1.5-2.5 hours
Wedding Hair Styling
Low
£80
Average
£150
High
£250
1-2 hours
Beard Trim (Barber)
Low
£8
Average
£13
High
£20
10-20 minutes
Local pricing
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Regional comparison
Women's Cut & Blow Dry by City
Average cost of women's cut & blow dry across key UK cities.
Overview
What Does a Hairdresser Do?
A hairdresser provides professional services covering haircuts, colouring, highlights, styling and hair treatments. They handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to full installations and emergency repairs. Whether you need a small repair or a major project, hiring a qualified hairdresser ensures the work is done safely, to code, and to a professional standard.
You should hire a hairdresser whenever you need work that requires specialist skills, tools, or qualifications. Many types of hairdresser work are regulated and must be carried out by a certified professional. Attempting DIY on regulated work can be dangerous, void your insurance, and create costly problems down the line.
Pricing for hairdresser services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a hairdresser, always get at least three quotes from different tradespeople. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews. A reputable hairdresser will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hairdresser costs in the UK.