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Wow! Well I’m British so I don’t tip my hairdresser..I don’t know anyone that does, either!

I have only tipped once. I had my hair styled for a formal (forced to by my frilly roommate) and it cost $40 for the woman to give me a hairstyle I hated (roommate and stylist loved it though). I tipped $10 because I paid after my roommate and she had tipped so I didn’t want to look odd.

Other than that one time, I have never tipped for a haircut or any other hairstyling service because I didn’t know that that was “expected”.

40 dollars is absolutely a reasonable tip and a happy medium ^.^

20% is what I always do.

holy fuck.  95 dollars for a cut??? i have ridiculously long hair, and i don’t ever pay more than 40, and that’s a stretch.  

I also go about every three months to get my hair done, my quarterly hair fixin’ costs me about $200 and I give her a $40 tip. She’s worth it. My poor hairdresser is expected to do the impossible I have thin frizzy hair and she has to make it into a style that is wash and wear, good for the boardroom and on the run and will stand up to anything and still look decent. She pulls it off and I pay accordingly.

haha I love your note. But yeah i think $40 dollars is good enough, I mean you are already paying for the haircut and stuff like that, a tip should be something a little extra that says thanks.
Anyone would be happy to get tips, so they would appreciate anything extra that you would give.

@anotherdreamwasted_onyou@xanga - I’m foreign to tipping too! So $60 sounds like a lot of money for a tip.

I’m not big on currency but I know £60.. bloody hell that is a lot of money!@cat - 

@XoAsianBabioX@xanga - 95 is for cut AND color =p

@Ashley Nicole Anders@facebook - i tip 20% on everything, and pretty much everyone I know does as well unless you weren’t happy with the service.   I live near NYC so maybe that has something to do with it?   it’s just customary and expected around here; people I know consider leaving 10% a way to express that the service was poor.

I wash my hair once every 3 or 4 days so drying from too much shampoo shouldn’t be an issue.   also, the only products I ever use are products intended to reduce frizz.   Once I gave up on those, I use no products at all, so it’s definitely not bad hairspray causing these issues.   I’ve tried hydrating shampoos recommended by my hair dresser as well as all sorts of oils to rub into my hair to try to force them down that he’s tried on me

I’ve tried everything.    There’s no getting around the fact that my hair’s natural state is very tight curls.   they’re pulled loose by the weight of having it so long, but when there’s a short strand that escapes the weight of the rest of my hair it curls itself into a ball.

$40 doesn’t sound unreasonable. You’re tipping more than usual and spending more than usual. I’m sure they’ll appreciate your concern – I know girls who barely give a shit about tipping. They think they shouldn’t have to. My hair dresser is amazing, though, and I love how she can cut the right layers into my really curly hair and make it look awesome. So I usually tip her about 50%. Of course, I pay about $20 for my haircut. I used to go to a place where I’d get a pretty lame cut for about $40, and then with tip on top I’d usually spend over $50. Too much money on a mediocre cut, I’ve learned.

@Ashley Nicole Anders@facebook - I don’t know a whole lot about tipping hairdressers, but when I worked in a restaurant most of the time tips were at least 20%. Less than that usually means the service was less than satisfactory. :/

(Or if it’s my mom. Haha… No one will ever convince her that 10% isn’t acceptable.)

Have you considered the curly girl or conditioner only method? http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-the-Curly-Girl-Method-for-Curly-Hair

@blackspiders@xanga - at first I read 50% and was like “whoa” but when it’s only $20 I actually think that’s quite reasonable.   For example, I’d never tip less than $5 even if that were a 100% tip.

i totally agree that it’s worth spending the extra money for a good cut =)

@Murphy_Rants@xanga - the one thing on that that I can’t do is the wide-toothed comb thing.   My hair tangles so bad that it’s literally impossible to get a comb through it because I can’t apply enough force =p   Also, since I only wash my hair every 3 or 4 days it’s not possible for me to always brush it wet =(

also, not sure if conditioner on the scalp would be good for me.  I have a condition where I get dry flaky patches on my scalp and, counter intuitively, it results from the scalp being too moist.

i think the problem is that this is designed for girls who curls are not as loose as mine.

definitely some good tips in there though!

sounds about right. I have long hair, too, and I paid around $70-75 for a cut and to highlight my hair. when I went for a haircut one time, the lady was talking on her cell phone, so I’ll subtract tips accordingly but the guy, who cut and dyed my hair immediately apologized when his phone rang and quickly told the person to call him back, so he hung up the phone within seconds while repeatedly apologizing for the distraction. since he was courteous and professional, I gave a nice tip and the service was good. I sat underneath the hair dryer dome machine and felt like an old lady lol 20% tip for good service, 15% for average service and 25% for excellent service, which is rare. the only time where I felt that it was excellent service wasn’t at a salon but at a restaurant where the restaurant host called us “boss” and would open the front door as we entered and exited, so we felt like royalty

$95…mind blown

@jenessa1889@xanga – Well, if you ever feel curious give it shot. I’m a big fan on “can’t knock it till you try it.”

I don’t know how it would effect your specific scalp condition, but it’s helped clear up mine and my mom’s since our scalps stopped getting so oily. I have perfectly straight hair and this works great for me, so I doubt your curl pattern is a problem for it. 

Also, you may want to look up a product called Tangle Teezer. You can get them at Sally’s and I know many people that swear by them, especially with your hair type. You could also try detangling while your hair is full of conditioner. And a silk or satin cap works wonders while sleeping if you get bed head.

I wish I could help you more but we have completely different hair types, haha. 

@Murphy_Rants@xanga - yeah it’s worth giving it a shot if this keratin doesn’t work =)

Holy balls that’s expensive!  Your hair looks awesome though; it would take wayyyyy more money to keep it looking that full, healthy, and non-damaged than it does for me to keep up my slightly-longer-than-pixie-cut.  I save on maintenance and definitely on shampoo   I think if you tipped between $40 and $50 that would be fine.  When it’s something that gets to be that high in price it’s hard to maintain the 20% minimum rule.

40 sounds reasonable unless she/he does an amazing job if so you might feel like giving 60…. your choice plan on 40 and then see what happens!

tip him what you usually tip! unless the keratin process is extremely difficult to do, then tip him a little more – but definitely don’t take into consideration your shampoos when factoring in the tip!

i’d say you’re good with the $40. just tell him how much you appreciate his service and i think he’d get the message

15-20%. ALWAYS. What people don’t seem to realize is that the cost of the services is just that: the cost. Product, time, and space cost a lot of money. On top of that, if your hairstylist is a good hairstylist, they will also have conventions, shows, classes and licenses that cost money, all to make sure that they are using the best and latest techniques and tools for your hair. What you tip is their take home. And for every minute of their time you take up, they could be taking care of someone who will tip them well.
Your prices sound reasonable for a skilled stylist.

$95 for a cut and color seems pretty reasonable. And I would tip $60 because you’re already spending like $300 on your hair, so what’s another $20? I always tip my hairdresser really well and sometimes she throws in free haircuts and free products. 

wow I wanna be able to spend that kind of money on my hair! lol! I always tip $5 no matter what. but I also live in a town of 4,500 people SOOOOO… that’s normal around here. the way I look at it, they make a lot of money off of jacking the prices up really high, they don’t need a huge tip.

Spending up to $400 at a hair salon? You’ve gotta be kidding. That’s pointless, sorry.

I’d do 20%. That seems more than generous enough, IMO.

Then again, I’ve only ever paid to have my hair done once. God I’m glad my mom’s a hairstylist, that shit’s expensive.

I tip between 15 and 20%. 15 if it was just a hair cut and 20 if it was a color, too, because that’s a lot more time/labor. But I think that is plenty for you since the bill is so big. Mine is usually not over $120 after tip.

Hmmm, I get what you’re saying- I live in SF and most people don’t really tip under 20%-  and I like to tip that much as well. That being said, since you always tip 20% and you’re doing all this extra stuff, $40 does seem really reasonable.If you feel bad, give $50. That’s half way

Side note- you can get awesome sulfate free shampoo at the drug store. I use Organix Morrocan Argan Oil Shampoo when I want to splurge and spoil myself, it’s $8 (for a small-ish bottle), but it’s sulfate free and smells HEAVENLY. Also, Organix carries Brazillian Keretin Shampoo- I can only assume it’s safe to use after the treatment. Anyway- I have frizzy, curly, crazy hair and I love their stuff. It’s not steal, but it’s way cheaper then what they’ll sell you at a the salon (for probably the same ingredients)

@anotherdreamwasted_onyou@xanga - yep, same. tipping someone for doing their job is bizarre to me!

I would tip someone like a waiter but that would be about £1! Now I feel like such a cheap skate haha@written_conversations@xanga - 

I have a great stylist. She’s done my hair for prom and graduation hair. So many compliments! My hair cut is $25. But, I think she’s fabulous, so I pay 30% in tips.

Uhhh I give really little tips ’cause my hairdresser sees me back at the salon every 2 months, I get a cut all the time and he does just as well. I never not tip though but I think 20% is something I can’t afford, there’s also HST added to the cost and I also tip the person who washes my hair. I’mma regular from like over 2 years back.

@anotherdreamwasted_onyou@xanga - hahaha same. i tip waiters only if i have spare change i want to get rid of lol.

$95 is moderate for cut and color, in my opinion, so it is reasonable to give 15-20% for tip, especially if you like his work and love how your hair comes out when he’s done.  While I understand the Brazillian Blowout and other similar treatments are pricey, it does involved some work, it’s not like the hairdresser is just slapping on a chemical and leaving it so the regular percentage of tip is justified.  If you feel the overall amount of money is a lot, find less expensive solutions for your hair or learn to love the natural texture of your hair.  If your hairdresser is skilled and great at his job, I think it’s worth the price it costs.  I don’t think you should shortchange your hairdresser, it might result in a horrible situation.

Go with $40

Considering that you regularly go to this hair dresser and trust them with your hair consistently, I feel that you could get away with a smaller tip: 10-15% this one time ’round as it’s an exceptionally expensive set of treatments. Then when you go in for your regular cut, just go back to the 20%. Either way, it’s still a good amount of money for a tip even if percentage wise it isn’t. 

15-20% ALWAYS! If you can’t afford the proper tip, you can’t afford the service.

I worked in a salon as a receptionist and when people asked I told them what I saw mostly 15% but urged them to tip on the service.

@written_conversations@xanga - I hope you’re not from the US!

@direwolf005@xanga - haha no, i’m english! the idea of tipping a hairdresser is really weird to me, lol.

Isn’t Keratin bad for your hair? I thought it was a carcinogenic and that some stylists have to wear oxygen masks when applying it because the fumes are bad. 

I get my hair cut at the Walmart salon, so it costs me about 15 dollars. I only get my hair cut every 6 months or so. I tip 5 dollars. I’m not sure if that’s high or not, but I tip that because I have sebhorric dermatitis and trying to find anyone who doesn’t refuse to cut my hair or act disgusted by me is really hard. 

I usually go for about 10-15%, depending on where I’m at and what I’m getting done. If I just get a trim that’s like 20 bucks, I’ll tip about 6 or 7 dollars. If I get it cut and colored for 80 bucks, then I’ll tip 15 or 20 bucks. I know they’re making a living off of cutting my hair, but if I’m already paying 80 bucks for a haircut and dye, I don’t really feel the need to go overboard with it. Not to mention that when you get your hair dyed, they usually start cutting someone else’s hair. They don’t give up an entire hour just to focus on me, and they don’t need to anyway.

@written_conversations@xanga - apparently tipping is an American thing, I had no idea.   In the U.S. certain positions are actually allowed to be paid less than minimum wage because tips are expected.   I’d prefer it the English way where the cost of good service is just in the bill

@CrisaRei@xanga - it’s def not bad for your hair, it strengthens it.   as far as being carcinogenic I’m not sure, but so is the sun =p     My hair dresser wasn’t wearing a mask (had it done yesterday =) ) but it did make my eyes tear up a bit when I got a whiff of it.   I used to get perms when I was younger and it was pretty much the same smell.

keratin is the actual chemical your hair, nails, and calluses are made of, it’s the additives in the treatment that can be bad for you, but they make ones that don’t have all the toxic crap in it

Wow, I don’t even tip the people that cut my hair. I wish I had that kind of money to burn just on hair alone. Lol

@written_conversations@xanga - yeah, tipping is pretty silly- I mean, I’d rather people just get paid a fair wage to start out with. But in some states waiters only make like $2.15 per hour (by comparrison, in my county minimum wage is $9.71, nationally it’s $7 something)- so tipping is a must. 

@jenessa1889@xanga - @vlinder_farfalla@xanga - yeah, i definitely find it weird that servers in america don’t get paid minimum wage! why should it be upto us as customers to spend more than our meal is priced just to top up their wages? that doesnt make sense to me lol.

@written_conversations@xanga - I honestly think it’s on it’s way out. I give it a couple more decades. A lot of professions in the past worked for tips and commission, and that’s slowly phasing out. Like, my friend used to work selling shoes at a department store partly on commission and a few years ago they changed their policy to be just wage, no commission. I think the idea is with people in the service industry, working for tips is supposed to give them incentive. But it’s kind of silly, especially in specialized fields like hair dressers. I mean, working at a nicer salon where you can charge more is dependent on skill level, so tips shouldn’t need to come into play, in my opinion. And I used to be a waitress, and let me tell you, especially in a city where there’s a huge foreign tourist industry, working for tips sucks because a lot of people see no reason to tip (or they don’t know, maybe. But in my opinion, if you’re going to travel internationally, you should do your research there). I would rather, as a former server, just have been paid more per hour. 

@vlinder_farfalla@xanga - haha that’s good to know! i mean, people tip servers on mainland europe, but i’ve never heard if anyone tipping a hairdresser before!

@written_conversations@xanga - From what I understand, tipping is very different in the US than in other countries.

My mom does hair and some people tip HORRIBLY. If she even gets 10% from people, that’s a surprise. Then there are the special few like yourself who are actually kind enough to realize that what they are doing takes time and patience. I believe that if you’re one of the people lucky enough to find a good hairdresser, it’s nice to tip them a little extra – they don’t get it normally. It’s one thing to tip low if it is just a cut, but since your hairdresser is going to be working on your hair for so long, I would settle with a solid 15%. So what…$45! Since you’ll be his main client, he isn’t going to be making money from other clients. Thank you though for being a good tipper! I hate it when my mom tells me about a $150+ service and she gets a $5 tip (trust me, it happens a lot). 

tipping hair dressers is ridiculous, especially considering i can cut my own hair for free or fr it cut just fine for $8 someplace else.

I still think you shouldn’t pay that much for a haircut… I’ve been going to my hairdresser for a little over 3 years now and since I’m such a loyal customer the most I’ve ever paid for color and cut is $40. And honestly, I style wigs/could probably cut hair if I went to beauty school & got my license, and I think that anything above $40 is getting ridiculous and they’re just asking for more money just because they can.

I do tip my hairdresser well, though. I give her $20 dollars pretty much every time and that’s probably one reason why she doesn’t make me pay that much.

Sorry, but if he’s charging $95 for a damn haircut, he doesn’t deserve a tip at all.

I usually tip $1 to $2 (depending on how good of a job they do), but then again, where I go they charge a reasonable $12 or so for a haircut.

hmm, people should also remember that stylists who are charging this much for a haircut are most likely renting a chair in a salon with high rent because of their good name/reputation. So that money isn’t just going into their pockets.

Also, as someone with really difficult hair, I’ve NEVER paid $95 for a haircut, but I definitely cannot pay $12 and get anything that looks halfway decent either.  Having spent most of my life having my mom cut my hair and going to places like Supercuts, it is SUCH a relief to be able to pay a little more and actually LIKE what they do.  Some people’s hair just needs a little extra help- lucky to all you who can get away with cheap haircuts- but seriously,  get off your high horses about it.

@BimmerPhile@xanga - the $95 is for cut AND color

@vlinder_farfalla@xanga - agreed.   certain kinds of hair that don’t want to cooperate need to be cut by someone who really knows what they’re doing.   particularly with curly hair, which is much more difficult to cut than straight

I know it’s dumb (I’m told all the time) but I won’t tip less than 20-25%. I tip my nail lady $10 every two weeks for a $30 manicure, it’s not that bad if you just add it onto an expected cost. Good service should absolutely be repaid, working sucks enough for everyone.

Also, spending $120 every 6 months for cut and colour is amazing!

Most people don’t know that tips is an acronym for “to insure proper service.” I also understand that a $60 tip is a lot of money, but so is $300. For that amount of money, they are doing a lot of work to your hair, and deserve the proper tip. You can knock it down to 15% if you need to save money, but if that’s your issue, don’t go around spending $300 on your hair.

Keratin it yourself and save 300 bucks. That’s what I do

Don’t do it!  Your business is enough, and stylists are EXTREMELY WELL PAID!  Do you know how much he’ll make off of your service?  Probably about a hundred and fifty dollars!  For three hours work! 

I work in a salon and I tell people ALL THE TIME that if they can’t afford twenty percent to tip what they want, or even not tip at all.

From my blog:

http://www.mynameisntmediumcoffee.com/2011/09/secrets-from-salon-what-you-should-tip.html