Last updated: August 10, 2026 · 6 min read
A wash-and-blow-dry treatment at a Dutch salon typically costs between 25 and 80 euros, depending on the salon and hair length. An airstyler is a one-time purchase that, with regular use, can pay for itself within a few treatments, though a salon visit still offers something a tool at home doesn't fully replace: professional advice and company.
At a Glance
- A wash-and-blow-dry treatment typically costs 25 to 80 euros in the Netherlands, depending on the salon and hair length.
- An airstyler is a one-time purchase, not a recurring cost per session.
- With weekly salon visits, you quickly rack up hundreds of euros a year, an airstyler pays for itself relatively fast in that case.
- The electricity cost of styling at home is a few cents per session, negligible compared to salon prices.
- A salon visit does offer something styling at home doesn't fully replace though: professional advice and a bit of an outing.
Below you'll find a concrete breakdown, and the situations where a salon visit still remains worth it.
What does a blowout at the salon cost on average?
Prices for a wash-and-blow-dry at Dutch salons range from around 25 euros for short hair at a simple salon, up to 80 euros or more at salons that combine cutting, washing, and blow-drying for long or thick hair. The exact price varies a lot by salon, region, and hair length, so this is an indication, not a fixed rate.
With weekly visits for just a blowout, no haircut included, you quickly rack up hundreds of euros a year for that one treatment alone.
How does that compare to styling at home with an airstyler?
An airstyler is a one-time purchase: after buying it, you pay no cost per session, aside from the negligible electricity cost (a few cents per use at an average energy price). With regular use, weekly for example, an airstyler pays for itself compared to a salon visit within just a few treatments in most cases.
On the other hand, you have to learn the technique yourself and invest time, while a stylist takes that work off your hands. For some people, that lack of time or the convenience factor is exactly the reason to choose the salon anyway, at least sometimes.
What does a salon visit offer that styling at home doesn't fully replace?
A stylist offers professional advice on cut shape, hair care, and products suited to your specific hair, something a tool on its own doesn't do. For some people, a salon visit is also simply a moment of relaxation or a bit of an outing, a value that can't be expressed in euros per session.
Many people combine both: a salon visit for the cut and occasional professional advice, plus an airstyler at home for daily or weekly styling in between, which cuts overall costs significantly without dropping the salon visit altogether.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does an airstyler pay for itself?
That depends on how often you'd normally go to the salon just for a blowout. With weekly visits, at an average of 25 to 80 euros per visit, an airstyler can pay for itself within a few weeks to a few months.
Does styling at home with an airstyler use a lot of electricity?
No, at 1300W and an average session of 10 minutes, you're looking at a few cents in electricity cost per use.
Does an airstyler give the same result as the salon?
For most everyday styling goals, an airstyler can give a comparable result, especially with a bit of practice. For complex techniques or cut advice, a stylist remains valuable.
Is it smart to stop going to the salon altogether?
For the blowout alone, that can be financially worthwhile, but for haircuts and professional advice, a salon visit remains worthwhile for most people, even if you style at home the rest of the time.
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Written by the Ace & Taylor Team, based on questions from customers weighing the cost of styling at home against the salon.
