Scotland regional pricing
How Much Does a Hairdresser Cost in Aberdeen?
Updated prices for . Aberdeen prices are typically 2% above the national average.
Price summary
Aberdeen Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Cut & Blow Dry | £35 | £55 | £80 |
| Men's Haircut | £10 | £20 | £30 |
| Children's Haircut | £10 | £15 | £20 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on Scotland regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Hairdresser Prices in Aberdeen
Every price adjusted for Aberdeen using a 1.024x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Cut & Blow Dry | £35 | £55 | £80 | 45-75 minutes |
| Men's Haircut | £10 | £20 | £30 | 20-40 minutes |
| Children's Haircut | £10 | £15 | £20 | 15-30 minutes |
| Full Head Colour | £60 | £100 | £155 | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Half Head Highlights | £60 | £85 | £125 | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Full Head Highlights | £90 | £135 | £185 | 2-3.5 hours |
| Balayage / Ombre | £100 | £155 | £205 | 2-3.5 hours |
| Blow Dry / Styling | £25 | £35 | £50 | 30-45 minutes |
| Keratin Treatment | £100 | £180 | £255 | 2-3 hours |
| Hair Extensions (Tape-In) | £205 | £360 | £510 | 1.5-2.5 hours |
| Wedding Hair Styling | £80 | £155 | £255 | 1-2 hours |
| Beard Trim (Barber) | £10 | £15 | £20 | 10-20 minutes |
Women's Cut & Blow Dry
Low
£35
Average
£55
High
£80
45-75 minutes
Men's Haircut
Low
£10
Average
£20
High
£30
20-40 minutes
Children's Haircut
Low
£10
Average
£15
High
£20
15-30 minutes
Full Head Colour
Low
£60
Average
£100
High
£155
1.5-2.5 hours
Half Head Highlights
Low
£60
Average
£85
High
£125
1.5-2.5 hours
Full Head Highlights
Low
£90
Average
£135
High
£185
2-3.5 hours
Balayage / Ombre
Low
£100
Average
£155
High
£205
2-3.5 hours
Blow Dry / Styling
Low
£25
Average
£35
High
£50
30-45 minutes
Keratin Treatment
Low
£100
Average
£180
High
£255
2-3 hours
Hair Extensions (Tape-In)
Low
£205
Average
£360
High
£510
1.5-2.5 hours
Wedding Hair Styling
Low
£80
Average
£155
High
£255
1-2 hours
Beard Trim (Barber)
Low
£10
Average
£15
High
£20
10-20 minutes
Regional comparison
How Aberdeen Compares
Average cost of women's cut & blow dry across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Hairdresser Costs in Aberdeen?
Scotland's housing stock includes distinctive tenement flats, Victorian and Georgian terraces, post-war council builds and modern developments. Aberdeen and surrounding areas have many properties with older infrastructure, particularly in tenement buildings. These older properties often present challenges for hairdresser work that push costs toward the higher end of the ranges shown above.
Scotland sits below the national average for most trade costs. Labour rates in Aberdeen are around 2% above the UK average. There's a reasonable supply of qualified hairdresser professionals across Scotland's central belt, though more remote areas may have fewer options and longer wait times. Prices still vary by 30-50% between different tradespeople, making multiple quotes essential.
Properties in Aberdeen present some specific challenges for hairdresser work. Scottish tenement flats often have communal arrangements that complicate access. Older stone-built properties have thick walls that make certain work more difficult. The Scottish climate can also affect timing and approach. For larger projects in Aberdeen, expect to pay £205 to £510 for hair extensions (tape-in).
When getting quotes in Aberdeen, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work rather than quoting over the phone. A good hairdresser will check existing conditions, identify potential complications, and provide a clear cost breakdown. Be wary of quotes that seem significantly cheaper — they may be cutting corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews.
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