Local City Tip: Cheap Haircuts in New York…

Newsflash: It's not necessary to spend upwards of $100 on a haircut in New York. Plenty of high-end salons slash their prices during stylist training nights; beauty school students offer rock-bottom prices; and, yes, there are even some quality salons with cuts priced under $50.

Value Salons in New York from Citysearch:

Astor Place Hair
2 Astor Pl, New York, NY
Waltz right in and sit down for a cut at this 50-year-old hair stop, where short cuts are just $18 and long start at $20.

Panyc Salon
258 W 15th St, New York, NY
It's pronounced "panic," and the salon's got a unique approach to pricing--$55 for your first visit, and $45 thereafter.

Dramatics NYC
2468 Broadway Ste 1, New York, NY
A funky step up from Supercuts, this salon charges between $35 and $55 for a cut, depending on the length and texture of your hair.

Neighborhood Barber
439 E 9th St, New York, NY
This straightforward, throwback barbershop charges $12 per cut and only accepts walk-ins.

Hair Mates Hair Salon
2 St Marks Pl, New York, NY
You'll be charged just $45 to sit before a senior stylist at this Japanese salon; you can also make your appointment with a junior and save $5.

Chelsea Barbers
465 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Only guys get the savings at this legendary spot. Three chairs and a $30 price tag make for a long, but worthwhile, wait.

Lilypad
555 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg beauties on budgets head to this salon for $45-$50 haircuts, depending on length and texture.

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