How much does a men's haircut cost in Broomfield, and what "precision" adds
A men's haircut at Mahne Roots Collective in Broomfield costs $58–$69. Miles, Nicole, Dylan and Amanda are the four who cut men's hair here, and the range runs from the lowest to the highest of our prices.
I'm Miles. I own the salon with Nicole, and half of my haircuts are men's cuts, so this is a post I can write from my own chair. The price is the easy part. The more useful question is what you're paying for inside that number, and for me the answer is a shape that still behaves while it grows out.
What does a men's haircut cost at Mahne Roots?
$58–$69. The range reflects your stylist's experience level, not the style you ask for, and the cut includes a wash and style. Every current price is on our prices page, which is the page we keep up to date. A child's cut, for 12 and under, is $45.
We publish our prices because I believe they're the best pricing for the quality we give. That's a belief, not a statistic, and you're welcome to judge it for yourself.
We're a commission salon rather than a booth-rental one, which means every stylist's rates sit against one standard for the whole salon instead of each chair setting its own. If you're curious what that means for you as a client, booth rental vs commission salon explains it.
Who cuts men's hair at Mahne Roots?
Four of us: me, Nicole, Dylan and Amanda. Ally and Jadyn don't take men's cuts.
- Miles Higgins (me). I trained in Vidal Sassoon and TONI&GUY cutting through Aveda education, then spent two years in an assistant program at a Denver salon, cutting on real models every week. Precision cutting is my specialty.
- Nicole Higgins, co-owner and creative director. She was named 2016 NAHA Men's Hairstylist of the Year, and men's cutting is one of her specialties.
- Dylan, our Master Barber. He holds the only barbering license on the team, and he's who to book for fades and short cuts.
- Amanda, one of our stylists. She takes men's cuts too, and you can request her by name when you book.
Miles, Nicole and Dylan all do precision cutting, and all four of us work to the same salon standard. Every stylist here is either licensed or an apprentice working under a licensed stylist, and the licenses are displayed in the salon. You can read about each of us on the stylists page.
Who sits in my chair
A lot of the men in my chair are students from CU Boulder. A lot more come from the local businesses around here, and they work in just about every field you can think of. I get to meet a lot of interesting people with very interesting jobs.
I also understand the other side of it, because I've been there. Finding somebody who can cut your hair well is a struggle. It's tough to find someone who understands what you're looking for and can picture your own style. And I know the fear of going to somebody new and wondering whether they're about to chop all your hair off.
I wear my hair longer myself. A lot of my clients are growing their hair out, or asking for a style that takes more skill to create. Either way, the cut has to fit you. No one wants a generic haircut, and I get that. So we talk through the plan before we start, then we get to work.
What does "precision" actually mean in a men's cut?
Precision is a method, not a price tier. My definition is this: a highly technical, exact measurement, calculated angle, and structured sectioning to create a clean, intentional shape. Sassoon haircuts are the classic example. Here's what that looks like on a man's head.
Sections. The head is divided up before any hair is cut, so every part of the cut has a place in the plan.
Guidelines. You are always following a guideline to continue an exact length. The first small section sets the length, and everything after it is cut to match. That's why a precision cut looks even without looking stiff.
Angles. Where the hair sits over the ears, how the sides meet the top, how the neckline finishes: those are decided on purpose, not left to wherever the clippers or scissors happened to stop.
None of that is visible to you in the chair. What you see is the result, a shape that looks like someone chose it. We talk through the plan before we start, then we get to work. If you'd like to show us something, what photos to bring to a hair consultation applies to men's cuts as much as anyone's. For the full method, the precision haircut post goes through it step by step.
Why does a cut that grows out well matter?
This is the part I care about most, and it's the reason I think precision earns its place in a men's cut.
Every haircut looks its best the day you leave. What separates them is later on, when the top is longer, the sides have filled in and you have something on the calendar. In my experience, a cut built without much structure tends to lose its shape all at once: the sides push out, the top flops, and the whole thing reads as overdue.
What I see in my own chair is that a cut built on sections and guidelines tends to age more gracefully, because the lengths were planned to sit together. As the hair grows, the shape softens rather than collapses. Hair grows differently on different heads, and crowns, cowlicks and thick or fine hair all change how a cut ages, which is why we look at those before we cut. But the men I see who have a shape that grows out well are the ones who come back because it's time, not because something's come up and the haircut has gone.
How often should men get a haircut?
Every four to eight weeks, depending on the cut. That's the guidance in our post on how often you should get a haircut, and it breaks down like this for men:
- Fades, tight tapers and short, defined cuts: closer to four weeks. A shape held by a line moves as soon as the hair does, and two weeks of growth on a short cut is visible from across a room.
- Longer shapes: toward eight weeks, and not much further. In this climate, much past eight you're usually not booking maintenance any more, you're booking a repair on ends that have started to split.
Eight weeks is the outside edge, not a target. If you color your hair, line the cut up with your color appointment so both stay right at the same time.
Barber or salon: which is right for a men's cut?
I'll say this plainly, because it's easy to get wrong: barbers are not the lesser option, and salons are not the fancier one. They're two different trainings that overlap a lot.
Barbering is built around clippers, tapers and fades, and a great fade from a barber is a great fade. If that's the rhythm you want, a good barber is exactly the right answer. Salon cutting is built around scissors, sectioning and shape, and around how a cut behaves over weeks rather than days. The best cutters in either world borrow from both.
That's one reason we have both under one roof. If what you want is a sharp fade, book Dylan. If you want a longer, scissor-cut shape, or a cut that has to grow out gracefully, Nicole and I can help, and so can Dylan. If you're not sure which you need, say so at the start of your appointment. We'd rather sort that out before the cut than after it.
What about grey blending and men's color?
Men's color uses the same menu and the same prices as anyone else's. There's no separate men's color menu; the full list is on the prices page.
Grey blending is the one most men ask me about, and it's $195–$275.
If you want a cut and color in the same visit, book one of the combined cut-and-color options when you book, rather than booking the two separately. The booking system prices that combined service with a women's cut, so we adjust the haircut portion to the men's cut price at checkout. That's why you won't see a single combined men's price published anywhere.
Where are you, and how do I book?
We're at 11566 Colony Row in Broomfield's Arista neighborhood, just off US-36 and a few minutes from Interlocken, with free parking at the door. We're open Monday to Saturday, 9 to 6, and closed Sunday. Walk-ins are accepted when there's room, but appointments are strongly recommended.
Book online and pick your stylist when you do. Our men's haircuts page has more on men's cuts and grooming, and the haircuts page covers the rest of our cutting.
Frequently asked
How much is a men's haircut in Broomfield?
At Mahne Roots Collective it's $58–$69. Where you land depends on which of Miles, Nicole, Dylan or Amanda you book.
Who should I book for a fade?
Dylan is our Master Barber and leans toward fades and short cuts. Miles and Nicole cut men's hair too, including longer, scissor-cut shapes.
How much is grey blending for men?
$195–$275, on the same menu and at the same price as anyone else's.
Can I get a haircut and color in the same appointment?
Yes. Book one of the combined cut-and-color options, and the haircut portion is set to the men's cut price at checkout.
How often should I get my hair cut?
Every four to eight weeks. Fades and short, defined cuts sit closer to four; longer shapes sit toward eight.
How much is a kid's haircut?
$45 for children 12 and under.
About the author. Miles Higgins is co-owner and managing partner of Mahne Roots Collective in Broomfield. He trained in Vidal Sassoon and TONI&GUY cutting through Aveda education and completed a two-year assistant program at a Denver salon, cutting on real models every week. Half of his haircuts are men's cuts.