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Shortcut 2.0 - On-demand haircuts

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Samir Doshi
LOVE THE NAME! Clever
Irv
@samir_doshi Thanks Samir! We really appreciate that.
Matt Lugo
@irv3389 are you guys in NYC?
Irv
@wwmld Yup! NYC is our flagship market.
Cobi Moos
This definitely shaves a lot of time. Hoping you'll bring the service to Canada sometime soon
Irv
@cobionecanobi I see what you did there. We're doing everything possible to bring Shortcut to you, Cobi!
Ouriel Ohayon
price?
Irv
@ourielohayon Haircuts start at $65, Clipper Cuts (no scissors) start at $45, Beard trims are $15. If you're able to get a group together for a haircut, you can drop the cost to as low as $50 per person for a haircut, or $37.50 for a clipper cut. If you use code: PRODUCTHUNT you can save an additional $20 too.
Ouriel Ohayon
@irv3389 ouch. not cheap
Patrick Thompson
@ourielohayon Agreed. I don't understand why the price of a haircut has risen so much in the past decade or two. It's not like the technology has advanced and some people like to get a haircut at least once a month. No clue how someone can justify $65/ month on a simple haircut.
Irv
@unseenvision @ourielohayon Hey guys, really appreciate the feedback. We recruit barbers and stylists who command that sort of premium at their day-to-day shops (past and present). Right now, the price point is set to balance the needs of consumers and barbers, but we're exploring options to help users save on services. Stay tuned for updates!
Matthew Davis
@irv3389 @unseenvision @ourielohayon How can you input the promo code once you've already signed up without one? $65 is a bit steep for a haircut, but at $45 I'd be willing to give it a try because of the convenience of it coming to you.
Kate
@nivo0o0 predicted this! And here it is, and now, with more updates :)
Julian Counihan
I got a "shortcut" the other day from a barber named Israel. Came to the office, set up his stuff and cleaned up well. Great cut, five stars
Irv
@nycounihan Thanks Julian! Glad to hear Israel delivered a great cut!
Nik Sharma
Will be interesting to see how this compares with @Sacca's investment into StyleSeat! Do people want barbers coming to their home, or the ClassPass/StyleSeat convenience model to ease the booking process?
Irv
@mrsharma @sacca We certainly think so, Nik. No question the existing booking process is flawed, but early user testing suggests that the hours of operation at a traditional brick and mortar shop pose major fundamental challenges for guys as well. There's no reason you should have to leave work early, show up late or sacrifice some of you weekend to get a high-quality haircut and we're on a mission to change that.
Nik Sharma
@irv3389 @sacca You're 100% right. It would be much more convenient for me to book a haircut to come at my time, rather than having to go out that distance. Def going to follow along your journey and see where it takes you. Excited for you guys, congrats!
Irv
@mrsharma @sacca Glad you think so! Thanks for the early support, Nik. We really appreciate it.
Nik Sharma
@irv3389 is there a discount code for the first haircut? Would love to try it in the coming weeks!
Irv
@mrsharma PRODUCTHUNT will get you $20 off! Try it out and let me know what you think.
tom meagher
What is the size of this market? Curious because I have never thought about it before.
Irv
@thomasmeagher Hey Tom -- Haircare is a $20B+ opportunity and growing. That includes services (~10%) and products (~90%).
Ezra Mosseri
Love the UI/UX update from 1.0-- Great job!
Irv
Thanks, @ezmo22! We definitely believe that any great product has to start with great design.
Evan Petrack
Please come to DC. I've seen a few of these for the NYC area now, but the state of barbershops (and prices) in DC is maddening.
Irv
@petrev01 No arguments here, Evan! DC is definitely on a short list of priority cities for our team. We'll be out there as soon as we can.
Inhan Do
From what time till what time is it available?
Irv
@status_200_ok 8am - midnight, seven days a week.
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