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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of a Haircut
In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna dig into a surprising pocket of the economy: the cost of a haircut. While many services have been climbing faster than wages, barbershop and salon prices haven't kept up with the average raise. Using the latest data—average hourly earnings up to $37.60 in June 2026, while the overall CPI actually ticked down to 332.6—Lucas explains how a mix of productivity gains, gig-economy pressure, and changing consumer habits are keeping this personal-care staple affordable. Luna brings up the 'Great Reshuffle' hangover and why barbers…
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