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8 Top Hairstylists to Cut Your Hair Before You Die

If money were no object, these are the top hairstylists you'd want to cut your hair. From innovative cutting techniques to ultra-luxurious salons, find out what makes each one such a stand-out

July 3, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 31 COMMENTS

Garren Cost of a haircut: $700+

Another one-name stylist, Garren is known for daring, rule-breaking cuts. In the '70s, he straightened Farrah Fawcett's winged "Charlie's Angels" hair, and in 2008 he gave Victoria Beckham her headline-grabbing pixie. A haircut with Garren is less about technique and more about developing a trademark look.

While Garren's roster of celebrity clients is extensive, he also makes time at his New York City salon to see regular women. (Well, "regular" Manhattanites who can afford his $700 cuts!) His signature product line is available at his salon.

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No thanks, too much

by EricaF123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:15PM Report as inappropriate

Sooooooooo pricy.

by anna_cookie_hwang Monday, October 15, 2012 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

What a disappointment. Only celebrities and the wealthy can afford $400-$600 for a haircut!! This is a terrible article which should never have appeared on TB. It is completely inappropriate for your audience.

by CaroleVonAllten Friday, October 12, 2012 at 12:54PM Report as inappropriate

Wow! I should went to school to be a beautician.

by shell1375 Friday, October 12, 2012 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

Fekkai never disappoints me. Verrrry pricey but so worth it. That's my go to guy. Always has been. Always will be. I have put a great deal of faith in others, and always go back. No contest.

by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 04:52PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with another reviewer that the HAIRSTYLES to try before you die would be more helpful and interesting for most readers. I don't plan on ever paying $600+ for a haircut.

by HeathRene Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 04:47PM Report as inappropriate

i was disapointed in this because i misread it. I was hoping for hairSTYLES to try before you die, not stylists. I'll never pay that much for a haircut.

by Sohee Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 12:49PM Report as inappropriate

No can do way out of my price range

by debbie_strickland Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 08:13PM Report as inappropriate

They may be considered the "best" in their field, but there's no way I'd be able to afford any of them. Plus, I'd rather buy myself some new clothes or something else.

by MHolland6 Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 02:51PM Report as inappropriate

Okay, I think we all agree none of us can take part of our mortgage payment and use it for a haircut. Here's an idea, why doesn't Total Beauty have a contest where some of us could win a haircut with one of these "stylists to the stars?!?!?!"

by Cheryl5752 Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:27AM Report as inappropriate

LOL! My Indian hair would put them out of business!!!!

by gabi532 Friday, August 10, 2012 at 08:45PM Report as inappropriate

I have been blessed w/some of the best & brightest, tho not pictured here; Oscar Bandi's work is NOTHING to pay big bucks for. BOARING! The hair-do U put up w/Sally Hershberger is also mediocre & I would b very angry if she did my hair like that, I recall how Frederique F screwed up Mrs. Clinton's hair when she was 1st Lady. One-length indeed. Oribe is great for special affairs. Garren is also excellent. I think your editor choose a bad time to run this story with our economy in such bad shape. One of the best cutters I've ever had, I found at an "avant-garde" Philadelphia Salon w/very affordable but beautiful work! Folks, talent is not restricted to a stuffy social register salon. You see a waitress, a classmate, etc, whose hair you like, just ASK. The gals who work the cosmetic counters at your local dept. stores are wonderful sources of info re affordable, but stylish hair care. They have to look better than average, and they have to be able to clone what their stylist intended. The modeling agencies in your town are another good reference. Warren-Tricomi is an A-list salon, however they also give classes to junior stylists, and you can ask about being a demo model for Warren Tricomie or ask if they are giving advanced education workshops.

by susan_h_silverstein Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate

In what lifetime would I ever purchase a $400+ haircut? It's a haircut. I'm fine with my $80 one. Stupid, Totalbeauty. Who are you talking to?

by jackie_stabach Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 07:10AM Report as inappropriate

How absurd. Very few people here can afford those prices.

by TheLacqueredLady Friday, July 20, 2012 at 01:03PM Report as inappropriate

WOW!!!! Only if your a Celebrity!!!

by fiona_persaud Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 09:10AM Report as inappropriate

Not a great article unless you are a celebrity... :(

by Taylerbootz Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:07PM Report as inappropriate

i agree with yestfl.. i don't have this kind of money and haircuts are temporary anyway!

by internet101 Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:33PM Report as inappropriate

expensive

by Nicole2814 Monday, July 16, 2012 at 08:40PM Report as inappropriate

those price's...uumm, no thanks

by jaye_tyler Monday, July 16, 2012 at 08:14PM Report as inappropriate

do people actually pay for these? they're nothing special

by NYdesichick Monday, July 16, 2012 at 02:02PM Report as inappropriate

I could never afford this, but also I would never want to.

by yestfl Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:09AM Report as inappropriate

I would love to spend that kind of dough on my hair! And if I could afford it.... I would! Nothing beats a high end salon with high end hairstylists working their magic! Chris McMillan is the one I would go see. Jennifer Anniston always has gorgeous hair (however, I never really liked the "Rachel")!

by flirtygirl214 Friday, July 13, 2012 at 04:57PM Report as inappropriate

Their haircuts are so expensive! OH MY GOD! And most of them are male! (I knew Men were great using their hands)

by heidihannibal33 Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 05:02PM Report as inappropriate

I actually do not suffer from wanting to go to a famous hairstylist. The one I go to is excellent. And cheap!

by selma Monday, July 9, 2012 at 12:13PM Report as inappropriate

Up next in Total Beauty, the 6 houses you must get before you die: a 7-bedroom vacation home in Aruba, a 22-bedroom castle in Wales, a nice retreat palace in India...

by yinyxlum Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 04:45AM Report as inappropriate

I used to work for Edward Tricomi and I used to see Frederic Fekkai. Edward is certainly amazing with scissors and he does work magic with your hair. It's worth the astronomical cost. Frederic in my opinion, was the master though. He is absolutely genius and I haven't gotten a better cut since moving out of Manhattan!

by Jennifer10708 Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate