Do I have to tip..

lola09 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:10 PM

Do I have to tip..

For a makeup trial?

I def think you should tip someone that works for a salon, but what about the people that work for themselves?

Bride825 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:11 PM

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im pretty sure...especially if you want to use them again.

KPetekie Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:14 PM

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I didn't. She works for herself. I am pretty sure you are never supposed to tip owners. I always do tip them / I feel bad not tipping when its an owner and I'm getting my hair cut or something... but I didn't tip for the trial because thats just testing her out, I don't think mandatory, and I am definitely going to give a tip at the wedding. But I already met the make up artist when she did my make up when I was a bm and she knew I was definitely using her. I think if I was testing her out and not definite about it, I would tip then because I wouldn't want to be wasting her time.

lola09 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:20 PM

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What if the person charges $200 for makeup and she works for herself? Still tip?

Jna2010 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:22 PM

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i would still do it, as a courtesy, plus you dont want her to get pissed and not do your makeup the day of as good as she could have?

Jna2010 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:23 PM

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you never know, people can get spiteful

RockysGirl Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:40 PM

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I didn't have a makeup trial because the girl who did mine is a friend who's done my makeup before. I did, however, have a hair trial and I didn't tip her. I was already being charged quite a bit just for the trial, so I didn't feel as though giving any extra was necessity. I feel like TRIALS shouldn't be tipped, only the 'actual' stuff - like when you get your nails done, or the REAL hair and/or makeup on the day of. But that's just me.

lola09 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 08:43 PM

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In total (trial, makeup, hair and day of) it's $550. Would you still tip and if so how much?

dedecakes Posted: Jan 19, 2009 09:14 PM

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Hmmm...does her first name begin with an 'M' and end with an 'IA'? If that is who you are using...I am going to give a very small tip.

coldasice217 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 09:20 PM

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I went on two makeup trials, one was free, and one definitely wasn't. I tipped on the free trial, I did not on the other. The trial was 100 though, and day of is 200, and it's an independent artist, so I thought it was acceptable. I will probably still give a tip day of though.

When it's a trial done in a salon where they are not getting the money themselves, I always tip.

gina409 Posted: Jan 19, 2009 09:34 PM

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i would tip..i just go with if they provide a service u tip..jmo

mohajeriny Posted: Jan 20, 2009 09:24 AM

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personally, i did bc i thought she did an outstanding job and stood on her feet for hours for me so i thought she deserved it

OY Posted: Jan 20, 2009 03:09 PM

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how much would you tip?

jtgarsik Posted: Jan 20, 2009 04:54 PM

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coming from a makeup artists standpoint, u should absolutely tip someone who works for themselves...ESPECIALLY if they come to you. If u are going to THEIR house then i guess it's not an absolutely must.. but keep in mind it's still product, time & energy..especially if they're doing the whole nine on u..(lashes, etc..).they have to keep their product line stocked themselves...
it doesn't have to be a lot..especially if u are already paying a lot for the trial itself.. but i would throw her a little something extra..just as a courtesy..

that being said, if you are traveling to her & she is an actual business owner, then use your own judgement... my girl spent a LOT of time with me & we 'clicked' instantly..i just loved her - her work & her as a person - so i tipped..
if they are traveling to you(which mine did)& are an independent artist(WAY different than a business owner) then i would definetly tip. hth