Are Barbers Charging Too Much?

In this episode of Lanterns in the Dark, Angelo P. Hopson dives into a debate almost every man has had at some point: are barbers charging too much?From $15 cuts to $60+ lineups, Angelo unpacks how pricing, skill, demand, and ego all collide in today’s grooming culture. Is it inflation? Is it branding? Or are we just uncomfortable paying for quality? This isn’t just about haircuts — it’s about value, perception, and how markets decide what something is worth. Because sometimes the real question isn’t “Is it too expensive?”It’s “Do you understand what you’re paying for?”