I once paid $45 for a cut-she did what she wanted, in spite of the fact that I told her what I wanted-it looked good when I walked out of the shop, but I had no tallent for keeping it looking that way. And a month later it was a total train-wreck! I always go to the same person now-she charges about $14. I'm pleased with the look, it is easy to care for, and grows out pretty evenly so that I don't have to rush in once a month.