This survey is basically about men's haircuts. However, women are also welcome to participate. Are you:

Male
Female

1. How do you usually have your hair cut?

Shaved
Very short (e.g., buzzcut/crewcut)
Short (e.g., ivy league/short taper)
Medium (e.g., businessman's cut)
Long
Very long
Flattop
Non-traditional/modern cut (e.g., bowl cut, skater cut, mohawk)

2. Where do you usually have your hair cut?

I usually have my hair cut at:

A barber shop
A chain or discount hair-cutting store
A hair salon
Somewhere unlicensed that is free (family or friend)
Somewhere unlicensed that charges a fee
I cut my own hair

With which of the following statements do you most agree?

I would only go to a men's shop
I prefer to go to a men's shop
It doesn't matter to me
I prefer a unisex shop
I would only go to a unisex shop

Do you try different barbers/hairdressers and different shops?

I like to try lots of different shops
I usually go to one barber shop, but I sometimes try different shops
I always (or nearly always) go to the same shop, but I don't mind which barber/stylist there cuts my hair
I have a regular barber/stylist who cuts my hair

Which of the following statements about your choice of professional do you agree with most?

I will only let a man cut my hair
I prefer for a man to cut my hair
I don't care if the person who cuts my hair is a man or a woman
I prefer for a woman to cut my hair
I will only let a woman cut my hair

3. How often do you get your hair cut?

I usually have my hair cut:

On a regular schedule (e.g., every two weeks, every four weeks, etc.)
When it doesn't look or behave right
When I have time
I like to get a lot of mileage out of one haircut

Approximately how long do you usually go between haircuts?

One week or less
One to two weeks
Three to four weeks
Five to six weeks
Longer than six weeks

4. When do you get your hair cut?

Do you prefer to make an appointment for a haircut, or just walk in?

Appointment
Just walk in

When do you prefer to get your hair cut? (Select any that apply)

Friday evening
Friday night (after 6:00pm)
Saturday Morning
Saturday Afternoon
Sundays
Weekday mornings
Weekday lunch time
Weekday early afternoon
Weekday late afternoon/early evening
Weekday night (after 6:00pm)
No preference

5. How long should a haircut take?

What is the minimum time that a haircut should take? minutes

What is the maximum time that a haircut should take? minutes

6. How much do you usually pay for your haircut?

I usually pay:

Amount: (excluding tip)

Currency if not US Dollars: (e.g., Canadian dollars, British pounds, etc.)

For where I live this price is:

Very expensive
Somewhat expensive
Average
Somewhat inexpensive
Very inexpensive

If you tip the person who cuts your hair, how much do you usually tip?

Percentage: %

Have you ever changed the shop that you go to because of a price increase?

Yes
No

Have you ever gone to a new shop to use a discount coupon?

Yes
No

7. What do you look for in the place where you get your hair cut?

Please rate each of the following factors on their importance to you when you select where you get your hair cut. (select Essential, Highly Desirable, Somewhat Desirable, Not Important, or, where applicable, Not Desirable)

8. What do you like and dislike about a barber shop or salon?

Is there anything else that you expect or want in a barber shop?

Are there any things that you really dislike about a barber shop?

Why did you change barber/stylist or shop/salon last time you made a change?

9. A couple of demographic questions

What is your age?

Under 20
Twenty-something
Thirty-something
Forty-something
Fifty-something
Enjoying the second half of life (60+)
Would rather not say

Which state (U.S.), Province (Canada) or country do you live in?