How to Tip Your Esthetician
Going to the spa and having a variety of services done can be a wonderful thing. Those who work at spas as massage therapists and estheticians do their best to make the experience a relaxing and memorable one for you. If the services are done well, make sure you tip the people who performed the services. A few simple guidelines will help you figure out the right amount to tip.
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Evaluate how well the esthetician did her job. Some things to consider: Did she start on time? Did she ask you what your preferences were? Did she meet or exceed your expectations? Was she friendly and professional? Did she do her job well? Would you return to this person again?
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Consider how much time the procedure took. Even if the amount charged is a flat rate, the time involved could have been considerable. For example, if you came in for a facial treatment that was supposed to take one hour but it took longer because you took time to voice your preferences, this might add to your tip consideration.
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Calculate the tip based on the cost of services performed. It is standard to tip anywhere from 15 percent to 20 percent of the total bill. Consider tipping as much as 25 percent for exceptional service.
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Consider raising the percentage of the tip if the service performed had a low base price. For example, if you had a $15 eyebrow job, a 20 percent tip would be only $3. You might consider going higher based on the quality of service.
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Calculate your tip on the regular price of the service, even if you paid a lower rate because you had a coupon or a discount. Even if you paid less the the regular rate, the esthetician worked just as hard.
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Leave your tip in cash if possible. Some salons hold back tips placed on credit cards until the transaction clears. Paying tips in cash will allow your esthetician to get her tip sooner.
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