Tipping a Hairdresser
08-04-2017, 08:25 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by cashs_mom
But most of them are low skill jobs. A great deal of what you are paid depends on your skill level. My hairdresser is highly skilled and spends about 2 hours with my to do cut and color. More if I have the Brazilian Blowout keratin treatment. I don't mind tipping him well for his service. The guy who asks "Do you want fries with that?" not so much. I'm not seeing a level of skill or service worth tipping for.
Susie, don't you love the Brazilian Blowout? It makes my hair so soft and no more frizz! I'm having mine redone at my August appointment.
Susie, don't you love the Brazilian Blowout? It makes my hair so soft and no more frizz! I'm having mine redone at my August appointment.
It's so much easier to manage these days, loving it!
08-04-2017, 09:35 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by cashs_mom
But most of them are low skill jobs. A great deal of what you are paid depends on your skill level. My hairdresser is highly skilled and spends about 2 hours with my to do cut and color. More if I have the Brazilian Blowout keratin treatment. I don't mind tipping him well for his service. The guy who asks "Do you want fries with that?" not so much. I'm not seeing a level of skill or service worth tipping for.
Susie, don't you love the Brazilian Blowout? It makes my hair so soft and no more frizz! I'm having mine redone at my August appointment.
Susie, don't you love the Brazilian Blowout? It makes my hair so soft and no more frizz! I'm having mine redone at my August appointment.
08-04-2017, 10:47 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by judykay
What about if she is always late even if you are the first appointment and the owner.
I usually tip about 25% or a bit more. My hairdresser charges between $55 and $65 for a haircut and I normally give him $15. I also tip the shampoo girl $5. I have very short hair so my haircuts happen about every 5 weeks.
I do NOT tip or give gifts at Christmas.
08-04-2017, 11:08 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
How about your plumber, electrician, mechanic, or carpenter? Do you tip any of them?
08-04-2017, 03:10 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by lynnie
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.
08-04-2017, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
From a former hairdresser, my biggest expense was the "magic wand" payments for all those unrealistic new clients....lol. I definitely tip at least 20%.
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