Anyone seeing me the past few weeks may have noticed I'm getting a little shaggy. That's 'cause I messed up on the timing of the summer break at the Rosemead Beauty School. But I think they come back from break on Tuesday, so I can finally get my hair cut. (On the other hand, if they're off for another week still, then I may need to break down and go someplace else).
Beauty schools are a great place for inexpensive hair cuts. It's just $2.95 at Roseemad Beauty School (8531 Valley Blvd, just west of Walnut Grove). That means even with a rather generous tip to the student, you're still getting a great deal.
They also offer other services (perms, dye, etc), but I've never gotten anything other than a hair cut here.
The one drawback is that a haircut here tends to take a little longer than elsewhere. I think they do a more thorough job. (I definitely like the way it looks after a visit here versus to other inexpensive barber shops in the area.) Also, they usually need to call the teachers over for a look.
Rosemead Beauty School
Got my hair cut yesterday. They have substantially remodeled the front-end. And they raised the price of a haircut: It's now an even $3. I think I can still afford that.