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 might be undercharging. They also touch on what this means for the Fed's inflation fight, especially with core inflation still running at 3.3 percent. If your paycheck is finally outpacing the cost of a trim, this episode explains why—and whether it can last. Tune in for a fresh take on the wage-price race, one haircut at a time. #HaircutCosts #WageGrowth #InflationFight #BarbershopEconomics #PersonalCarePrices #AverageHourlyEarnings #ConsumerPriceIndex #CoreInflation #FederalReserve #LaborMarket #ProductivityGains #GigEconomy #CostOfLiving #WagesAndPrices #EconomicsPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicIndicators Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo