How to Tip a Hairstylist

As with most tipping situations, the amount of the tip depends on the quality of the service.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Handbags
• Wallets
• Tipping Guides
• Money Clips

1. Tip the stylist 10 to 15 percent of your total bill if he or she is the only person who worked on your hair.

2. Give the shampoo person - if there is one - a separate gratuity. Typically, a shampoo person receives $1 to $2.

3. Offer a 10 percent tip in a barbershop. If you don't get your hair cut very often but usually go to the same shop, consider a $5 tip.

4. Tip the manicurist $1 to $3.

5. Use common sense for everyone else, from the hair setter to the assistant.

6. Keep in mind that a good tip to your colorist or hairstylist might help the next color job or cut.

Tips & Warnings

• Usually, the tip is cash and slipped to the service provider separately from the bill paid to the owner or cashier, so have some smaller bills on hand. In a fancy shop, you can add the tip to the bill and let them know how to split it.
• Tradition dictates that one does not tip a salon's owner, who may charge more for his or her services and therefore will refuse a tip. But these days, more and more owners are accepting tips. The best solution? Consult the receptionist to find out whether the owner accept tips.

[Diablo2]

on 11/5/2009 Good one, thanks very much!

[Diablo2]

on 11/5/2009 Good one, thanks very much!

[ascheier]

on 10/1/2009 I was looking to see how much is usually expected when tipping a hair stylist, and although this was not the topic was appalled to see the disrespectful comparisons to servers! I would like to clarify for the record for all of you who clearly have never had to wait tables, that severs deserve tips just as much as hairstylists. First, servers across the board make ONLY tips, so the gratuity is their salary, while most stylists receive paychecks in addition to tips. Additionally, many of you commented it takes no education or talent to be a server. I would like each of you to try and wait tables for just one night and try and make that statement again. I have been working for over ten years to get into a high end restaurant and could not have received the job without these countless hours of experience. Additionally I have taken numerous wine classes, where many of my co-workers ...

[ljbinkop]

on 9/12/2009 I appreciated your advice on how to tip a hairdresser.

[cosmopro]

on 8/1/2009 I am a stylist. If I was to drive to someone elses home to do their hair and bring the supplies I need (shears, cape, ect.) OR if I was to offer to cut someones hair at my house instead of them coming to the salon....I would definately expect a tip for going so far out of my way and being inconvenienced to accommodate them. It is an inconvenience to do hair at home or someone elses home when you are "finished" at work or on your day off...wouldn't anyone expect a little extra compensation? Also, it is difficult (impossible) for me to maintain posture while cutting without my salon chair that can be adjusted to the correct height. This can cause neck, shoulder, back, and wrist pain....hope this helps