Unlike women, the men pay a lower cost for their monthly haircut. - Photo by Nashauna Drummond
Being beautiful or well groomed comes at a cost. It's not about spending a day at the spa, it's about basic services that are 'necessary'. But' sometimes' the cost for these basic services can be exorbitant.
This does not only apply to women. Men also have to dig into their pockets for a trip to the barber.
With the price of everything skyrocketing, Flair checked the cost of beauty treatments around the island and found the following for men and women:
Citiglam Shop #14n 7th Avenue Plaza, 28 Constant Spring Road
| Manicure | - | $600 |
| Pedicure | - | $900 |
| Wash and set | - | $1,000 |
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Beauty Quest Lifestyles Salon,
3A Central Avenue, Kingston 10
Basic prices inclusive of GCT
Shampoo, set, wrap: - $800
Relaxing - $1,875 (Motions and Revlon), $2,300 (Affirm no lye) Prices vary according to brand of relaxer.
| Manicure | - | $600 |
| Pedicure | - | $700 |
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Celebs at Buccaneer Beach Hotel, 7 Kent Avenue, Montego Bay.
| Shampoo, set, wrap - | $750 |
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Relaxing: - $1,300 (Optimum) and upwards, depending on relaxer brand.
| Manicure | - | $600 |
| Pedicure | - | $800 |
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However, if you want the luxury of a spa, expect to pay maybe twice.
Adam and Eve Spa and Salon 114C Constant Spring Road
| Manicure | - | $1,048.50 |
| Pedicure | - | $1,281.50 |
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Relaxing depends on hair length and type of relaxer being used. Prices range from $1,800 up.
If you think it's expensive in Jamaica, take a trip to our Caribbean neighbours and the prices may leave you in awe.
Turks and Cacios Island
Relax and treat - US$75 (J$5,400)
Relax only - US$40-50 (J$2,880-$3,600)
Wash and set - US$ 30 (J$2,160)
To wash weave - US$35 (J$2,520)
Wash and treat only - US$40 (J$2,880)
To curl - US$25 (J$1,800)
| Cut - US$ 25 up (J$1,800) | |
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Pedicure - US$ 30 (J$2,160)
Polish only - US$10-15 (J$720-$1,080)
Manicure: US15 (J$1,080)
FOR MEN
Thankfully, guys, whereas some women think the whole manicure, pedicure thing is essential, most of you just need to trim and shave, maybe twice a month, and you're good to go.
Flair called around a few of the popular barber shops in the Corporate Area to find out how much it costs to keep you looking gorgeous for the gals!
Barbers of Oakland Constant Spring Road
Upper Cut Barbers and Spa Barbican: $700 cut and shave
Shaun's Beauty and Barber Salon Village Plaza Constant Spring Road: Cut and shave - $500
| Kris Kut Barber Beauty Salon and Supplies Boulevard Super Centre: | - | $500 |
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| York Barbers York Plaza Half-Way Tree: | - | $500 |
Looking this good is now costing a pretty penny. - Photo by Sacha Walters
Manicure - Photo by Nashauna Drummond
The prices at a day spa are usually double what one would pay at a regular salon. - Photo by Yahneake Sterling
