Do you tip the makeup person if she comes to your house

I am planning on tipping my mu person. I feel bad that she's going to have to put up with my whole bridal party!

It depends, if she goes above and beyond then yes. Because that's what a tip is, getting a little extra for doing a little extra. But if she just simply does what I'm paying her to do then she'll just receive her regular fee. With all the $$$ we're dishing out the line has to be drawn somewhere!!

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Posted by cindyandkevin

It depends, if she goes above and beyond then yes. Because that's what a tip is, getting a little extra for doing a little extra. But if she just simply does what I'm paying her to do then she'll just receive her regular fee. With all the $$$ we're dishing out the line has to be drawn somewhere!!

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I'm sorry, I disagree. This is the woman who is making you look so beautiful on your wedding day and coming to your house as a convenience to you. I personally could not think of NOT tipping, even if it's only 15-20 bucks. That should not break the bank. I mean, I gave 15 for my makeup trial so why should the day of be any different...JMHO

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Posted by johnsae

really? The makeup people I am looking at are charging $250 just for me and the hair people are $300 just for me!! In my opinion they need no tip unless they truly work some magic...I feel that I have to put a stop to all this money exchanging at some point. JMO!

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Well thats your choice on both counts. Using someone who charges that much and to tip... thats just MY opinion. But its the right thing to do.

ETA: If you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers and the service is the same, dont you tip? Its your choice to spend the extra money on the restaraunt... same concept.

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Posted by stephanief

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Posted by cindyandkevin

It depends, if she goes above and beyond then yes. Because that's what a tip is, getting a little extra for doing a little extra. But if she just simply does what I'm paying her to do then she'll just receive her regular fee. With all the $$$ we're dishing out the line has to be drawn somewhere!!

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I'm sorry, I disagree. This is the woman who is making you look so beautiful on your wedding day and coming to your house as a convenience to you. I personally could not think of NOT tipping, even if it's only 15-20 bucks. That should not break the bank. I mean, I gave 15 for my makeup trial so why should the day of be any different...JMHO

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tipping is a personal choice. MU & hair people who are coming to your house are charging TRIPLE what it would cost to go to a salon.

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Posted by diamondgrlie

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Posted by johnsae

really? The makeup people I am looking at are charging $250 just for me and the hair people are $300 just for me!! In my opinion they need no tip unless they truly work some magic...I feel that I have to put a stop to all this money exchanging at some point. JMO!

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Well thats your choice on both counts. Using someone who charges that much and to tip... thats just MY opinion. But its the right thing to do.

ETA: If you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers and the service is the same, dont you tip? Its your choice to spend the extra money on the restaraunt... same concept.

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actually, no - it's not really my choice to use someone that charges so much. I am in NYC and these are the 'going rates'. Oksana and some of the other vendors are booked on my day - believe me, I looked into it. Also, I would have to pay cheaper vendors to travel into the city.

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Posted by johnsae

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Posted by diamondgrlie

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Posted by johnsae

really? The makeup people I am looking at are charging $250 just for me and the hair people are $300 just for me!! In my opinion they need no tip unless they truly work some magic...I feel that I have to put a stop to all this money exchanging at some point. JMO!

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Well thats your choice on both counts. Using someone who charges that much and to tip... thats just MY opinion. But its the right thing to do.

ETA: If you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers and the service is the same, dont you tip? Its your choice to spend the extra money on the restaraunt... same concept.

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actually, no - it's not really my choice to use someone that charges so much. I am in NYC and these are the 'going rates'. Oksana and some of the other vendors are booked on my day - believe me, I looked into it. Also, I would have to pay cheaper vendors to travel into the city.

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Ok then dont tip... you wont ever see them again.

And as far as them working some magic, hopefully you got a trial to see what you will be paying for.

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Posted by diamondgrlie

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Posted by johnsae

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Posted by diamondgrlie

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Posted by johnsae

really? The makeup people I am looking at are charging $250 just for me and the hair people are $300 just for me!! In my opinion they need no tip unless they truly work some magic...I feel that I have to put a stop to all this money exchanging at some point. JMO!

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Well thats your choice on both counts. Using someone who charges that much and to tip... thats just MY opinion. But its the right thing to do.

ETA: If you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers and the service is the same, dont you tip? Its your choice to spend the extra money on the restaraunt... same concept.

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actually, no - it's not really my choice to use someone that charges so much. I am in NYC and these are the 'going rates'. Oksana and some of the other vendors are booked on my day - believe me, I looked into it. Also, I would have to pay cheaper vendors to travel into the city.

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Ok then dont tip... you wont ever see them again.

And as far as them working some magic, hopefully you got a trial to see what you will be paying for.

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I'm actually going through trial hell right now - can't seem to find to find anything / anyone I like

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Posted by diamondgrlie

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Posted by johnsae

really? The makeup people I am looking at are charging $250 just for me and the hair people are $300 just for me!! In my opinion they need no tip unless they truly work some magic...I feel that I have to put a stop to all this money exchanging at some point. JMO!

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Well thats your choice on both counts. Using someone who charges that much and to tip... thats just MY opinion. But its the right thing to do.

ETA: If you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers and the service is the same, dont you tip? Its your choice to spend the extra money on the restaraunt... same concept.

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I just wanted to say that when you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers, the servers are not recieving the money that you pay for your meal, they are making about $3.50 an hour, plus tips. When a make-up person, or a hair person comes to your home-they are keeping the entire amount of money. I think if you are going to a salon or spa you should absolutely tip-but not when they are coming to you, or whne you go to thier homes.
I worked as a bartender and a waitress for 7 years-so I know what it's like to live off tips. Also, my cousin was a colorist for a few years, and she wouldn't expect tips when she moonlighted....
I think if you tip extra-that really awesome, but I don't think it's required, like it would be if you went to a shop-JMHO.

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Posted by LFitzy79


I just wanted to say that when you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers, the servers are not recieving the money that you pay for your meal, they are making about $3.50 an hour, plus tips. When a make-up person, or a hair person comes to your home-they are keeping the entire amount of money. I think if you are going to a salon or spa you should absolutely tip-but not when they are coming to you, or whne you go to thier homes.
I worked as a bartender and a waitress for 7 years-so I know what it's like to live off tips. Also, my cousin was a colorist for a few years, and she wouldn't expect tips when she moonlighted....
I think if you tip extra-that really awesome, but I don't think it's required, like it would be if you went to a shop-JMHO.

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Thats exactly what I mean. The wait staff shouldnt get less money for a tip because they are opening their wallet a little more for the food.

I dont understand the difference between going to the salon or your house except that I feel that if I were travelling to you to make it more convenient for you, the tip should relect that too if one is to be given.

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Posted by diamondgrlie

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Posted by LFitzy79


I just wanted to say that when you go to Applebees or Peter Lugers, the servers are not recieving the money that you pay for your meal, they are making about $3.50 an hour, plus tips. When a make-up person, or a hair person comes to your home-they are keeping the entire amount of money. I think if you are going to a salon or spa you should absolutely tip-but not when they are coming to you, or whne you go to thier homes.
I worked as a bartender and a waitress for 7 years-so I know what it's like to live off tips. Also, my cousin was a colorist for a few years, and she wouldn't expect tips when she moonlighted....
I think if you tip extra-that really awesome, but I don't think it's required, like it would be if you went to a shop-JMHO.

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Thats exactly what I mean. The wait staff shouldnt get less money for a tip because they are opening their wallet a little more for the food.

I dont understand the difference between going to the salon or your house except that I feel that if I were travelling to you to make it more convenient for you, the tip should relect that too if one is to be given.

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I agree. bottom line is I think you should tip, If you don't, you don't, it's not the end of the world.