How much do you normally tip the hairstylist?

Question

Not for some fancy dye job or anything. Just a normal 10-15 quid cut. How much do you usually tip the hairdresser? or do you even tip at all?

Answer 1

See lots of replies are from the US. I am not mean (despite what people say about the Scottish) and I do tip in restaurants etc. However, I think in the US it is appalling how everyone, everywhere is looking to be tipped. I don't accept all these people are in poorly paid jobs, some perhaps but not all. An example being on a helicopter trip there was actually a notice advising you the pilot would expect a gratuity. Can't tell me he's on the breadline. Anyway, sorry back to your question. I go to the hairdresser weekly for a blow dry and I am in and out in 15 - 20 mins. It costs £10. I tip the stylist £1, the junior who washes my hair 50p and the next junior up who usually starts the blowing 50p. At Christmas I buy my stylist a personal gift and hand in chocs and wine for the staff. Also if one of the team is getting married, 21st birthday etc I give a lgift. However, I have been going for over 20 years to the same establishment, probably for lots of customers actual gifts are unnecessary.

Answer 2

tips help support working class americans and their family (it is more important in restuarants to tip better for this theory.) how could you be so rude to consider not tipping? think of the ammount of money you waste at fast food places, coffee shops, and convient stores - there is no excuse for not being able to find a dollar or two more for working class people who took good care of you!

THE TIPPING AVERAGE IS 20% EXPECTED, IF YOU GOT EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, YOU NEED TO GIVE OVER 20%.

Seriously, when I get my hair cut only 5-6 dollars. For cut and color 10-12. When my 3 year old goes to the barber and he is patient and good at taking his time and talking my son throught it, 8-10.

By the way, with the holidays coming up, it is a customary gesture of good ettiquite to tip a little extra for the holiday time in all situations where tipping is involved. this would be more appropriote with people like hairdressers who you have a good realationship of business with

Answer 3

for a 10-15 cut, I would leave 3 (more if i liked the person)

but i think 20% is good

I also think that anyone who does a service for you should be tipped. When in doubt, ask.

Answer 4

Usually $5-$10 depending on the cut and style. But, my stylist is my friend, so she usually gets $10 since she gives me a discount.

Answer 5

I usally do 10 percent. Now if your John Edwards, your talking a 40 dollar tip!

Answer 6

I usually tip 20% that goes for salon, food, taxi whatever. If you are not satisfied then tip accordingly. have a good night

Answer 7

I live in UK provinces. I always tip hairdressers 10%.

Answer 8

I have an old fashioned barber in the U. S. cut my hair. No tip, no frills....just the haircut. No appointments. I get in line and wait.

Answer 9

for any service i normally do 15% -20% of the cost

Answer 10

i never tip, they provide a service i pay the going rate. and i refuse tips from others to me even if it offends.