Tipping a Hairdresser
#2
Super Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 4,431
I always tip 20% for my hairdresser. She does an excellent job each month with color and cut. Highlights are added in every 3 months. Sometimes, I schedule out 3 to 4 months of appointments so I can have my desired days/times. This works well during holidays and special events.
Were you happy with your hair? Is this the regular stylist that does your hair?
Were you happy with your hair? Is this the regular stylist that does your hair?
#3
I adore my hairdresser. Honestly, good ones are harder to find than new doctors!!!! My hairdresser charges just under $40 for a wash and cut--and she is so talented that I can go 4 months between cuts! I absolutely tip her and tip her well!!
#7
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,869
I tip my hair dresser heavily, here's why: I don't go very often, and I only go when I'm fed up with my hair, and ready to cut it off. I call her and she will always fit me in within the hour (I don't mind waiting 20 minutes when I get there, that's fine!) ... I usually end up getting either a perm, colouring, or something, so I'm there for at least 2 hours. My perm costs $75, colour is $60 and a cut is an extra 20 (trust me, that 20 is cheap, since I usually only go every 6 months!)
I will easily tip her $50 ... why? because she has never said no to me. Again, I don't mind if I have to wait a bit when I get there, I don't mind if she runs off in between doing things (i.e. to check on other people). I bring a book, and enjoy two hours of silence to read, and walk out with my hair done.
For me, so worth it. In the end, if I actually scheduled 4-5 visits a year, the tip amount would be about the same anyway.
I will easily tip her $50 ... why? because she has never said no to me. Again, I don't mind if I have to wait a bit when I get there, I don't mind if she runs off in between doing things (i.e. to check on other people). I bring a book, and enjoy two hours of silence to read, and walk out with my hair done.
For me, so worth it. In the end, if I actually scheduled 4-5 visits a year, the tip amount would be about the same anyway.
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 24,820
well worth it. they stand on their feet ALL day long.
They have to deal with all kinds of people and all kinds of hair.
Remember, they make you feel good and look good.
20% to me is appropriate. You will give a waitress 20%, why not the person who's been working on you for 2-3 hrs.
They have to deal with all kinds of people and all kinds of hair.
Remember, they make you feel good and look good.
20% to me is appropriate. You will give a waitress 20%, why not the person who's been working on you for 2-3 hrs.
#10
I took my grandmother Nancy to her hairdresser when she could no longer drive. I was shocked that she only tipped her hairdresser $0.50. Fifty cents! This was in 1995. Her hairdresser said it was okay because for years it used to be only a quarter. I made up the difference in what the tip should have been. Never could get grandma to tip more.
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