A body representing the barber community in Maharashtra has increased charges for haircuts and other grooming services by 20 per cent, citing a rise in the cost of consumables and other materials amid the Iran-US conflict.
Under the revised rate chart, a haircut will now cost ₹180, while shaving will cost ₹120. Charges for beard trimming have been set at ₹150, head massage at ₹180 and hair wash at ₹120.
The rate for a facial starts at ₹700, while a hair spa will cost ₹600. The organisation doesn't represent premium or luxury salons, where generally haircut charges typically start around ₹500.
The increase was necessitated by the cost rise of consumables and other materials used in salons as the Iran-US conflict escalated in West Asia.
