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jettie · Kate Spade

Cost of an Updo

Kitty · Hermes

It probably depends where you're located. Things tend to be expensive where I am..and updos are more like $70-100.

I recently did my own updo for a wedding I was in and everyone complimented me that it was the best out of all the bridesmaids..I think because I tried to go for a more natural look instead of having someone create a weird sprial curl sculpture on my head w/ 10 gallons of hairspray.

jettie · Kate Spade

Kitty - I pay $50 for a haircut...I just thought the updo would be less expensive.

Do you happen to have a picture of your self-styled hair? I'm not sure what I want (I just know I don't want tons and tons of hairspray and bobby pins, etc.) so I'd be great to get ideas.

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

It's probably better to wait on the trim so that you have just that much extra length, unless you keep your hair fairly long.

I've paid between $40-$70 depending on the salon and the style. I have hair just longer than shoulder length, which they also take into consideration.

HTH

-gd

Kitty · Hermes

I don't have any photos yet. I'm waiting to get them from the bride. I'll post when they're available.

bex · Chanel

A lot of times it varies on the salon. they base it on length of hair, exp. of stylist, etc.

are all of the bridesmaids going to the same place? if so, the bride should have worked out a deal with the salon owner/coordinator...

i've seen anywhere from $30-80 for up-dos.

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

That sound about right. Depending on the location and type of salon, I've heard of some updo's costing almost $100.

I try to stick w/smaller salons or salons in older towns. When I got married I paid $55 at an upscale salon. This past year I was in my BFF's wedding and went to my MIL's hairdresser who happens to be localed in the older part of the city and I only paid $35. I guess when you go to an upscale salon the price includes the higher lease payment, the hip music, and the fabolous decor and architecture.

Maat · Kenneth Cole

In my experience, it is worth it to pay more money for an updo. Not every hairstylist is good at them. It's like an art and the best artists are going to be able to charge the most money. The only hairstylist that ever gave me good updos charged $100. I've had my hair put up tons of times between high school functions, sorority functions, and various other things like military balls. Anytime I've tried to take the cheap route, I've ended up in tears because my hair looked like a beehive or too tight or like I was wearing a banana clip.