Citing rising cost of consumables and other items amid the Iran-US conflict, a body representing the barbering community in Maharashtra has increased charges for hair cutting and other barbering services by 20 per cent, with the revised rates coming into effect from Saturday.
Maharashtra employee Nabhik Mahamandal from Nagpur told PTI that under the revised price scheme, a haircut will now cost $180, while the cost of shaving $120.
Beard trimming fees are set at $150, head massage b $180 and wash hair at $120. Facial treatment price starts from $700, while a hair spa will cost $600.
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He said that the increase came due to the rise in the cost of consumables and other materials used in salons with the escalation of the Iranian-American conflict in West Asia.
Employee Shyam Askar attributed this increase to higher operating expenses and global economic uncertainties, which he said led to higher prices for many products used by salon operators.
“In general, we review prices in January after a gap of two years, but this time we were forced to review them mid-term due to the sharp rise in prices of consumables and other materials used in salons,” Askar said.
According to estimates, Maharashtra has more than one million barber shops. The organization does not represent premium or luxury salons, where haircut fees generally start $500.
