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Is it really expected to tip hair and makeup people?

Mrs. dleeny Posted:

Is it really expected to tip hair and makeup people?

what if you're not going to a salon and these people own their own business...

I mean... if I am paying $150 for hair and $125 for makeup, shouldn't that be enough?
VS11 Posted:

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you should still tip....IMO

ETA: i just noticed they were coming to your home,,,,ummmm me personally..I would still give a tip,,but you really dont have to....
pinky424 Posted:

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I would still tip.

Mrs. dleeny Posted:

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well, the way I see it.... I am spending $400 between trials and the day of.... I think that's enough. if I were going to a salon and the person is just working there, that's different.

lcherian Posted:

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this question has been the topic of many debates and there's always two views: always tip for a service if you're happy with it, OR tipping is not necessary when they are reaping almost 100% of the profits and they are the owner of the business.
do what you feel most comfortable with.
LO13LO13 Posted:

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i do

melissaandsean Posted:

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I tip as well. For any sort of service related thing, I plan on tipping.

ChrissynRicky Posted:

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i would tip

TracyInQueens Posted:

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I would tip too- I know at least one person I spoke with rented salon space and then did hair for weddings on the side. They still have overhead involved so they're not really pocketing the full amount that you give them.

music79 Posted:

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I am having difficulty with this myself. I just went to my hair trial yesterday and loved it but the trial was $125 and the day of the wedding is $250. she is coming to my house..i mean how much am i supposed to tip for that much money??

eliz808 Posted:

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I believe in tipping within the salon if they work for one. If they work for themselves then no tipping.

Charly Posted:

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I'd tipped the standard 20% for the trial and for the day of when they came to my house.

dita531 Posted:

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I'm going to tip probably 20% unless something goes wrong.

exotica776 Posted:

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I believe you dont HAVE to tip if its the owner, because the $ is going directly to them.

I agree that the fees are high, but IMO sooo worth it to have someone come to your home. I am one who tips because I am happy with the service. I plan on tipping at least 20%, assuming it comes out nicely.
palebride Posted:

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I tipped both during trials and the day of the wedding becasue I was thrilled with their serivce and the way they made me look.
it's a personal decision
May05Bride Posted:

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I will still be tipping.

Mrs. dleeny Posted:

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Posted by eliz808

I believe in tipping within the salon if they work for one. If they work for themselves then no tipping.


that was exactly my way of thinking. if they work for themselves and have no overhead, why tip them? you're already paying them SO much money!

if I was going to a salon for MU and hair, I would definitely tip.
micmar Posted:

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If they pocket all the money, I'd say no obligation to tip. If they don't then by all means you should tip.

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