At House of Shaves, we’re always looking for ways to improve your experience and ensure you get the best service possible — not just from your barber, but from the moment you try to book an appointment.
As demand for our services has grown, we’ve noticed that our schedules can fill up fast. While that’s a great problem to have, it can also make it harder for you to get in when you want — especially if you wait until the last minute. That’s why we’re introducing a small change to help manage this: surge pricing.
So, What Is Surge Pricing? Surge pricing is a 10% fee that applies only when our schedule reaches 80% or more capacity. This typically happens during high-demand days or time slots.
For example, if our classic haircut is normally $45, during peak demand it may be $49.50.
But here’s the key: it’s not about charging more just to charge more — it’s about helping us serve you better.
Why It Helps You (Yes, You!) Here’s how this simple change actually benefits our clients:
✅ 1. More Availability When You Need It By applying a small fee during our busiest times, we encourage clients to book ahead — which means fewer last-minute rushes and more open slots for people who need them.
✅ 2. Shorter Wait Times and Better Service Surge pricing helps us avoid overbooking and burnout. Our barbers can stay on schedule, deliver quality work, and make sure every client gets the attention they deserve — including you.
✅ 3. You Can Still Lock in the Best Price The great news is, surge pricing is 100% avoidable:
Rebook in-store before you leave your appointment
Book early online before our schedule fills up
Join our membership program — members are never charged surge pricing
Our Commitment to Fairness We want to be transparent and fair. That’s why we’re not raising prices across the board — we’re simply charging a small premium during times when demand is high. And for our most loyal clients (who book early or rebook regularly), nothing changes.
We believe this is the best way to respect your time, improve our availability, and continue delivering the high-quality service you’ve come to expect from House of Shaves.
Questions? If you have any questions about this change, don’t hesitate to ask us at your next visit or reach out through our website. We’re here to help.
Thanks for being part of the House of Shaves family — we appreciate your continued trust and support!