Vulgar Snips

Vulgar Snips is a hair business in Frederick, Maryland, with appointments kept relaxed and social, with music and conversation during the visit. The salon is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturday from 10:30 AM to 5 PM, and is closed Wednesday and Sunday.

Cuts are booked in one of three appointment lengths. The 60-minute cut costs $85 and fits fine-density hair or refreshes between longer cuts. The 75-minute cut costs $95 and suits medium to long hair or moderate changes to shape. The 90-minute cut costs $115 and is the appointment to book for first-time curly clients, major transformations, extra-thick hair, or anyone who wants extra styling instruction. A 10-minute bang trim is $20.

Color and blonding start at $240 and run 240 minutes or more. They are charged by the hour, at $65 for low to regular density hair and $70 for high density hair. A color consultation is free and takes 15 minutes, covering hair history, goals, pricing options and what is realistic for the hair. Color and blonding require either a consultation or a message through Instagram before booking. Single process root touch-ups are $90 and take 95 minutes with a $20 deposit, and double process root touch-ups start at $180 and take 180 minutes, with a $30 deposit for new clients.

The silk press is $240 and takes 180 minutes. It includes a bond-building treatment, a style of the client's choice, and a reparative haircut. The salon uses the Wella Ultimate smoothing treatment for this service, which the business says reduces frizz and lasts up to 3 months. Blowouts are $50 for 45 minutes and include shampoo and conditioner, and curl styling and set is also $50 for 45 minutes.

Booking policies: Buy Now, Pay Later is available in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, with approval needed before the appointment. Appointments booked with too little time may need to be adjusted or rescheduled. A 50% cancellation fee applies to no-shows and to cancellations made within 24 hours of the appointment.

The salon describes its work as matching each cut and color to the client's everyday life, with timing and pricing set around what the hair needs.

The appointments are relaxed, with music and conversation.