How much tip to leave?

Question

I have an appointment in a little while to get my hair cut and colored at the beauty college. How much is a good % tip for that? I DO believe in tipping well, I used to wait tables for a living and without good tippers....some days you just don't eat!

Answer 1

I see all these percentage rates, and I gotta tell you, I firmly believe that a person that works for tips should work like they want the tip. If the service is lousy, they don't get one from me. If the service is great, they get 20% -- or phenominal, up to 30%, but no more. Some people that work for tips think it is an automatic, and they have bad attitudes and still think they deserve the tips. I don't think so. I worked hard for my money, and my job requires that I be nice to other people and that I have to bust my butt and be on my toes with full awareness of what is going on in the workplace, so I think that people that are in the service industry should serve, as is their position. Now, does this mean that you treat people in the service industry like animals? Absosmurfly not! But they do work in this position and should treat the customer like they want the tips they expect to get, and I believe they should be paid according to how they perform.

Hope this helps...

Answer 2

I'll tip up to a 25% for a really good hair cut service, but it seems to me anything more than 10% would be 'fair'. I don't think beauticians are considered tipped employees, but if they are, then I suppose the tip should be at least 15%.

Answer 3

do u plan on going back to this hairdresser? makes u think huh

if you want better service or want to be remembered (esp @higher end salons), you'd be wise to be a lil more generous. period.

paying by cash makes it easierst (goto bank machine & draw out $20s), b/c smallest group of bills for your change will be $5s (dont bother w/$1s & if you do, dont go back)

$60 cut = $70(just over 15%) $75(25% tip) $80(30% tip)

tipping @the salon & tipping @restaurant are usu lil diff, same goes for your bartender.

i.e. if you want bartender to get back to you quick for next round (been @busy bar/club & need to get another drink/round- oh no your quarter didnt do much buddy)

Answer 4

15 to 20% is a good tip.
13% used to be the approprite tip but it has since changed.
Hope this helps.

Answer 5

15% is normal, but if you really love the work then go above and beyond to show it. The stylist won't forget you. She may go above and beyond on your next visit. I had a class in college with a stylist and I heard her on her cell phone saying that she remembers who's cheap and who isn't, and she always does her best on the generous clients. That may not be fair, but what is? You have to pay for good service.

Answer 6

30% of the total

Answer 7

I usually leave 20% however my haircuts are $20 and it seems cheesy to leave $4 so I round up to $5

Answer 8

I usually tip what the sales tax comes up to and round it up to the next highest dollar. If my bill is $50 and the sales tax is 8.75 percent of that ($4.375), I round it up to $5.00 as my tip. That would be for good service. For exceptional service, I double that ($10.00). If the service was just not up to par, I halve it ($2.50).

Answer 9

i don't believe in %.i simply give them what i can afford.which is normally more than the cost of the haircut.yes i use the colleges too.cause like waiting tables,,,somedays they to simply don't eat either.you're the best judge here so,go with your heart!!!!

Answer 10

15-20% depending on the level of service.