Anonymous
04/21/2025 17:01
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:If you can’t afford the tip, you can’t afford to get your hair done. Find a less expensive place, get it done less often, get a lower maintenance style, or do it yourself.
This-also applies to dining out & delivery-if you can’t afford the tip then you need to make a change as suggested above.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 16:45
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have a similar issue. My stylist is moving from a salon to working out of her house so will set her own prices now. Doesn’t that mean I shouldn’t need to tip her now? She’s not paying for a salon chair anymore. I don’t know; I kind of agree with OP that no tip should be expected in these circumstances.
If she’s an owner working out of her own home, you do not tip.
Why? She’s still paying for the sq ft.
Because she already sets that into her cost.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 16:43
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:Yes you tip.
This is the reason I don't go to hair stylists. I don't have any trouble affording it, I just don't like the business model of tipping so I try to avoid places that require it. I'm not sure why my botox injector isn't tipped, but a hair stylist is? I'm just sick of being nickel and dimed everywhere and tips have exploded at fast food places as well (like Subway!).
I don't understand this either. I also don't tip the guy who changes my oil. The tipping business is so arbitrary.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 16:41
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:I was always told you don’t tip the salon owner. I consider this a salon owner. She gets 100% of the pay. It’s not like a waiter. It’s like tipping the restaurant owner after the meal.
No, she is not the salon owner. She rents the space so has to pay those expenses out of her own pocket, along with any supplies that aren't shared. The salon owner gets the revenue from the renters and that is why you don't tip the owner when she/he does your hair (I do anyway since it is a personal service but it is not customary).
Anonymous
04/21/2025 16:32
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:How much do you tip on highlights? They cost about 200 or more. That is very expensive.
If you’re going to a regular salon and it’s not the owner, 20% is standard (even with expensive highlights). If they have their own chair somewhere, tipping is up for debate.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:45
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
If the hairdresser does an extra good job you maybe tip more, if it doesn’t look quite right, you tip less. You never tip 20 or 25% every single time and act like that’s the price. A tip for something else for a job well done.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:45
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
If I can't tip you, I can't afford to get my hair done. Not tipping is unacceptable.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:43
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Disagree on this. Hairstylists pay relies on tips. It’s one of the few professions, IMO, that you should tip (another being a restaurant server). You don’t think your stylist is feeling a pinch from our current economy too?
Well her choice is either getting business from OP or not. Would she rather get $100 or $0? If she NEEDS $120, then she should make that her price. She gets all of the money, she's not an employee or independent contractor but rather a sole proprietor.
You (and OP) know that this profession depends on tips. That’s why the question even came up. If you decide not to get your hair done, your favorite stylist goes out of business.
Also, maybe OP can clear up her stylist being the owner? You can be an independent stylist and rent out a chair in a salon without being the owner. It’s not quite the same as being the owner.
Learn how to read. OP literally says her hairstylist is independent and rents out a closet-sized space. Learn how the economy works. Independent owners set their own prices. They can charge what they want. No need to tip someone who sets their own prices. I will die on this hill.
I do tip my hairstylist who works for a salon very well because she gets paid a salary. There is a difference. You need to go back to school if you cannot understand this.
I’m laughing. Yeah, technically they are an independent business. However, they don’t own a large business where they’re making money by renting out chairs to other people. That’s where of the mindset of you don’t pay. The owner came from that they were getting tipped out or paid rent on the entire salon. Someone renting one chair is not receiving that.
It’s OK if you don’t want to tip but the mental gymnastics around this are ridiculous. I can’t even believe how many posts were. People are wanting a less expensive service. So if you don’t want to pay tips and you don’t want stylists that charge a fair wage how does this work?
What I want is someone who charges the amount they want to be paid. Then I pay whatever it is, and I’m not expected to add extra!
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:33
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
A tip is a something extra for something above and beyond. No one should expect it. And just because you used to do it doesn’t mean you’re required to give it every time. You’re required to pay the fee for the service and nothing more.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:33
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have a similar issue. My stylist is moving from a salon to working out of her house so will set her own prices now. Doesn’t that mean I shouldn’t need to tip her now? She’s not paying for a salon chair anymore. I don’t know; I kind of agree with OP that no tip should be expected in these circumstances.
If she’s an owner working out of her own home, you do not tip.
Why? She’s still paying for the sq ft.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:32
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:So if my stylist rents her own small space I don’t need to tip? Why them does she hand me an Ipad with 3 options? 20/25/30% tip? It’s so gross. And a haircut costs $175. I hate going there but I love how it looks. I am shamed into tipping so I do it. I just go really I frequently. I’m in DC.
Go to hair cuttery. Kidding, kind of. There is somewhere in between $175 and $35. However at some point it will show. If you have an $$ job yourself you need an higher end stylist.
Also you can set your own top amount.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:25
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
So if my stylist rents her own small space I don’t need to tip? Why them does she hand me an Ipad with 3 options? 20/25/30% tip? It’s so gross. And a haircut costs $175. I hate going there but I love how it looks. I am shamed into tipping so I do it. I just go really I frequently. I’m in DC.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:21
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:I have a similar issue. My stylist is moving from a salon to working out of her house so will set her own prices now. Doesn’t that mean I shouldn’t need to tip her now? She’s not paying for a salon chair anymore. I don’t know; I kind of agree with OP that no tip should be expected in these circumstances.
If she’s an owner working out of her own home, you do not tip.
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:15
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:Well, next time if she is the owner, just call ahead and tell her, that you can't afford anything more than the list price. If it's okay with her you can book an appointment, otherwise will schedule once you can afford to pay list + tip. Just be transparent. If I am used to getting tips from you for 15 years and then I am expecting one, whether or not it is discretionary or not. I would have appreciated that knowing in advance. The only risk is that she may not want to do an excellent job, but in that case, I would say you get what you pay. Atleast she won't feel cheated at the end of the service and you won't feel guilty for skipping on the tip
I would think you did not care forgot service of your tipping style changes. I don’t get tips from everyone and many give more that 25%. I don’t expect tips but I do notice when folks are changing their style or spreading out appointments. I’d rather we talk about it than we both create a huge story about why it’s ok to not tip or why you can’t come in unless you can. We can meet in the middle through conversation. I work on commission and have some latitude on where to offer perks with the salon splitting that cost with me. You could skip a blow out too to save of that helps. It’s not a concern for me
Anonymous
04/21/2025 15:10
Subject: Hair dresser tipping
Anonymous wrote:How much do you tip on highlights? They cost about 200 or more. That is very expensive.
So perhaps if it’s considered expensive, you cannot afford $200 highlights