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SUPERCUTS MAY NOT BE SO SUPER AFTER ALL.

Economy haircuts have grown in popularity in recent years. Maybe it's the instant availability. No appointment is needed for Supercuts, Pro-Cuts, Master Cuts, Cost Cutters, Nu-Kutz, and similar salons. Stroll through any mall in America, and you will find at least one of these.

CONVENIENCE IS KING.

Got twenty minutes? Why not get a haircut?

Is there a line at the Starbuck's counter? Let's go get a new look!

For busy moms, trying to squeeze a kid's haircut between feedings, naptimes, playdates, and errands can be challenging. Supercuts and others like it have the answer.

COST SAVINGS ARE KEY.

The price is right, too. For $10 to $15, you can get a basic haircut. Is it worth it?

Not unless you have very simple hair. Most of these salons employ entry-level stylists. Is the risk worth the savings to you?

As far as children's haircuts are concerned, keep in mind that most reputable salons do offer discounted prices for kids.

WHO'S CUTTING YOUR HAIR?

Consider Supercuts. As you sit in the chair, with the plastic cape draped over you, take at good look at the man or woman approaching you with the shears. To get to this point, he or she has merely observed 15-20 hours of training videos and endured 40 hours of formal training at the Supercuts Stylist Academy (that's one full work week). Of course, the first 20 hours or so of actual haircutting is closely supervised, but it may be YOUR hair on which they are trying out their newfound skills.

Many stylists begin their training with a basic walk-in salon like Supercuts. Once they hone their skills, they want to move up to REAL salons.

Sure, you may save time and money by going to Supercuts. After all, it's only hair. How fast do you think it can grow out? Are you willing to take that chance?

Learn more about this author, Linda Ann Nickerson.
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