Tipping for hair?

starhead Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:13 PM

Tipping for hair?

I'm getting a trim and highlights tonite and was wondering what percentage do you tip when the same woman does both the trimming and the color? I'm always worried that I'm giving too much/not enough.

beachbride04 Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:18 PM

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Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:20 PM

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I usually tip her btwn 10- 20 ..

I have alot of hair!!

Valenia Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:20 PM

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I think the rule of thumb is similar to in a restaurant -- 15-20% of the bill.

nylisa Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:23 PM

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I tip $3 for every $10 I spend. The last time I did my highlights and got a hair cut, I spent $90, so I tipped her $30.

beachbride04 Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:33 PM

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starhead Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:38 PM

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So if highlights and trim are like $130, then she should get $30??? What about the shampoo girl?

Thrilled Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:39 PM

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20%...and maybe more if she does a phenomenal job and you want to go back. TIP=To Insure Proper Service...so I find that when I tip them well and plan on coming back, the color looks even better than the last time.

Of course, if she sux then don't give her 20%. 10-15% maybe.

Thrilled Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:40 PM

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Shampoo girl gets $3-$5 depending how well she massaged your head and how long it lasted.

Thrilled Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:40 PM

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Dang Lisa...can I cut your hair?

beachbride04 Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:46 PM

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nylisa Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:46 PM

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I used to pay $120 for my highlights and a hair cut. I give that much as a tip because I love the way she does my hair. I give the shampoo girl $2. When I get my nails done, it is $27 (nails & pedicure) and I give the girl $5 and $4 to the girl that does my pedicure. I am a very good tipped when it comes to service.

beachbride04 Posted: Jan 17, 2003 12:49 PM

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ChristineC68 Posted: Jan 17, 2003 01:16 PM

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I usually tip around 20-25%. Depends on the service and how many people actually touch my hair. Last time I got color - 3 different people worked on me so that spread the tip a little thin. I felt bad, but then I can't be expected to pay $80 for the process and then tip $40.