Peninsula All Media reporter Sun Zhaohui
On April 16, a discussion about the price of a haircut made waves on the Douyin platform, and the topic "Is 138 yuan a haircut considered an assassin" quickly occupied the top of the hot list. This incident has aroused widespread concern from all walks of life, and consumers have different opinions on the price of haircuts.
The cause of the incident was a barber shop located in Chengyang District, Qingdao. On April 13, a mother got into an argument with a barber over her child being charged as much as $138 for a haircut. The mother refused to pay because she thought the price was too high and had not been clearly informed beforehand. The matter quickly spread on the Internet, sparking heated discussions among netizens.
Regarding this incident, the opinions of netizens are polarized. Some netizens believe that the price of haircuts belongs to the category of market regulation, and as long as the store clearly marks the price, consumers have the right to choose. They believe that consumers should choose the right haircut service based on their financial situation and needs. Another part of netizens held a different view, they believed that the price of 138 yuan was too high, beyond the acceptance range of ordinary consumers, and the store charged without clearly informing the price in advance, which was suspected of fraud.
In order to understand the real situation of the barber market, the reporter conducted an in-depth investigation. After visiting a number of barber shops, the reporter found that there is indeed a large difference in the price of haircuts. Some high-end barbershops offer excellent service and comfort and are naturally more expensive, while some small street shops are affordable but the quality of service can vary. In addition, the reporter also found that some barber shops have problems such as opaque prices and arbitrary charges, which have brought trouble to consumers.
In response to the dispute over the price of haircuts, a lawyer said that consumers should pay attention to the credibility and reputation of the store when choosing a haircut service, and inquire about the price and service content in advance. If there is fraud or opaque prices, consumers can protect their rights and interests through legal means.
In addition, experts also remind consumers to remain rational in the consumption process and not to blindly pursue high-priced or low-cost services. At the same time, stores should also strengthen self-discipline, regulate price behavior, provide high-quality service and transparent prices, in order to win the trust and support of consumers.
This discussion on the price of haircuts not only aroused people's attention to the consumer market, but also made us reflect on the protection of consumers' rights and interests in the consumption process. We look forward to establishing a fairer, more transparent and reasonable price mechanism in the future consumer market to provide consumers with a better consumption experience. At the same time, it is also hoped that consumers can make more rational and wise choices in the process of consumption to protect their rights and interests.