Do you tip your stylist?

[Butterfly08]

If so, how much, or what percentage?

 

[HoneyA]

10-15% of what she charges.

 

[Danene5]

Your hair is gorgeous. I don't tip my stylist. The reason being is that when I get there I have to wait 4 hours for her to even wash my hair. When my appointment is at 6pm , I get out of the shop at 1am. That is not acceptable. If I have to wait that long, I won't tip.

 

[OneInAMillion]

I give a $5 tip every time. One of my stylists charges $25 and the other charges $18, but I always give the $5 tip. At Christmas, I give mine a $25 tip or giftcard, just to do something a little special.

 

[Ms Red]

Jamila, I love your hair and your color

I always tip my stylist. Unless something horrible occurs (chop instead of dust/heat damage, etc.) I think it is only fair to tip something for her services. Especially when I leave feeling beautiful

My tip depends on the services provided and the total cost of it all, so it varies.

If so, how much, or what percentage?

 

[nappity]

My stylist in NYC owns the shop. I tip her daughter- who hangs out at the shop instead.ETA 20% or 1/5th of the cost of the total

 

[foxieroxienyc]

I always just tip her 15-20%. She always does a good job and deserves it.

 

[ChocalateDiva]

When I went to the salon, I never tippped.
She got to put all the money that I paid for the services in her pocket. So.........

 

[sky_blu]

Nope, she charged enough as is. And me waiting in there for 3 hours at a time, her showing up late for my appts, and waiting for her to finish everybody in between me she didnt need one. Sad part is, she family, but in 08 Im going to a new stylist

 

[sky_blu]

Question though, do you still tip if your stylist is doing all the things I mentioned in the previous posts or are your stylists NOT doing those things? They should add a time management class for all stylist because every stylist Ive went to has a problem with that.

 

[Butterfly08]

I almost always tip, at least $5. I tip 10 - 15% once I find a regular stylist that does a great job.

I was just curious, because I know a few people who don't tip. I would feel bad if I didn't, unless they jacked up my hair.

 

[Determined22]

If I'm happy when I get out the chair, then I tip.

 

[LongHairDreams]

My stylist owns her own shop. When I tried to tip her once, she gave that money back!! Amazing.

 

[Artemis]

If I went to the salon, I would tip.

I do plan on starting in 2008, so 15%. I'd feel bad, too, Jamila. I grew up learning that tips were important, and then in college I worked in the service industry, so I'd never not tip. My stepmom says that you're to tip regardless of the service quality. If they suck, then just report them to management. Though, I'm not sure how that applies to salons, since stylists are on booth rental... Eh, I'd still tip something...10% or $5, then send them a letter telling them they suck and that they'll never see me again

 

[Artemis]

I have a friend that doesn't tip at all ...JMO but I think it's a home-training thing (at least w/my friend ) b/c it can show what kind of person you are in other arenas of life...

 

[Fine 4s]

Not part of the majority perhaps, but I have beef with tipping in general.

I can't quite justify doing so. Is it about me feeling good about extending extra money, is it really about the service I received (where the value ironically coincides exactly with the price of the service or good I received) even if I don't go frequently to that place of business? I mean I can go on and on but let's just say I'm not the biggest tipping enthusiast. The conditioning and the entitlement to 'my' money has led me quite resentful of this practice.

Forgive the ignant

 

[Queen V]

If I'm pleased with the service, I tip 15-20%. I just think it shows appreciation and encourages goodwill between me and the stylist.

 

[Artemis]

Not part of the majority perhaps, but I have beef with tipping in general.

I can't quite justify doing so. Is it about me feeling good about extending extra money, is it really about the service I received (where the value ironically coincides exactly with the price of the service or good I received) even if I don't go frequently to that place of business? I mean I can go on and on but let's just say I'm not the biggest tipping enthusiast. The conditioning and the entitlement to 'my' money has led me quite resentful of this practice.

Forgive the ignant

When you say "conditioning" and "entitlement", are you referring to ppl expecting to be tipped? Or are you referring to your own entitlement to your money?

 

[MZMATTHEWS]

15-20% She does great work and she never juggles heads.

 

[Aggie]

I tip my stylist as well. This way I let her knowt that I highly appreciate her hard work, but not only that, I am of the opinion - you reap what you so and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

 

[Fine 4s]

When you say "conditioning" and "entitlement", are you referring to ppl expecting to be tipped? Or are you referring to your own entitlement to your money?

conditioning=my impression is that society has conditioned people to think that those who don't tip lack something, are immoral people etc etc.

entitlement=service people who feel that they deserve my pennies (with or without performance), I owe them my money or who feel they have a right to my money like the IRS! only *I* am entitled to MY money lol

 

[thefineprint]

yep, i always tip if-

a) the service is prompt (i shouldn't have to wait more than 15min if I had an appt.)
b) i'm happy with my hair afterwards'

both of these are staples for my tip. i usually do between 15-20%

 

[CandiceC]

Between 10-15%

 

[Artemis]

conditioning=my impression is that society has conditioned people to think that those who don't tip lack something, are immoral people etc etc.

entitlement=service people who feel that they deserve my pennies (with or without performance), I owe them my money or who feel they have a right to my money like the IRS! only *I* am entitled to MY money lol

Your "conditioned": I don't think that's it's that people who don't tip necessarily "lack" anything, but there can be a positive correlation b/t how they view society in general (and treat ppl) and whether they tip, not the other way around. (JMO)

Your "entitlement": Yes, it's your money, and you should spend it how you see fit. But if you were in their (the service industry worker) shoes, would you want to serve someone who thought like that ("it's my money and you can't have it!")? Sometimes it seems like the service industry makes bank, but they really don't, and while that shouldn't determine the type of service you the customer receive, it does make the job a little more palatable to pursue for the long-term. I have the tendency to either ignore those 'entitled' idiots, or I educate them, then refer to their supervisor.

 

[lala]

I tip my stylist 15-20% always. It pays off (IMO) b/c when she orders products (Design Essentials) for me from her distributor, she gives them to me for free .

 

[Fine 4s]

Your "conditioned": I don't think that's it's that people who don't tip necessarily "lack" anything, but there can be a positive correlation b/t how they view society in general (and treat ppl) and whether they tip, not the other way around. (JMO)

Your "entitlement": Yes, it's your money, and you should spend it how you see fit. But if you were in their (the service industry worker) shoes, would you want to serve someone who thought like that ("it's my money and you can't have it!")? Sometimes it seems like the service industry makes bank, but they really don't, and while that shouldn't determine the type of service you the customer receive, it does make the job a little more palatable to pursue for the long-term. I have the tendency to either ignore those 'entitled' idiots, or I educate them, then refer to their supervisor.

Hey Artemis,

The conditioning portion of my post actually referred to what I believe motivates SOME people to tip.
I don't believe tipping or not tipping highlights any form of correlation with how that person may or may not view the world and people b/c people are not one dimensional and this is a value based judgement. This simply is not an accurate way to determine how people view the world and the other people in it. One one be sorely mistaken if they were to judge based on this or at least make this a red flag.

I'm glad to hear you are not one of those people who buy in to the emotional extortion of the service industry However, I don't believe that 'feeling's come into play when it comes to economics. Feelings are irrelevant. If it were for feelings, I would pay more for certain goods and services that I feel bring me more pleasure. Why not tip the extra helpful cashier or gas pumper or dentist, customer service reps, or anyone who goes beyond the scope of their core work responsibility. Yet we don't. How did we decide what sectors of the service industry deserve more than their salary/wages?

This is precisely what I mean by emotional extortion. Tipping has become such a strong 'must do' in this society (b/c not all countries operate like this) that we now find ways to justify why it is important to do so while forgetting the basis for it. If you remove feelings, home training, morality and general desire to look good why else do we tip?

The bottom line for me is this: If you are a tipper GREAT but do not impose your will on me. I'm a rebel damnit! lol

POWER TO THE NON TIPPERS!!!

I'm playin' ya'll.....great topic though

 

[WriterGirl]

I tip my stylist 15-20% always. It pays off (IMO) b/c when she orders products (Design Essentials) for me from her distributor, she gives them to me for free .

I also tip my stylist. She always hooks me up with free stuff too, plus discounts and gives me presents for Xmas and my b-day (of course, I've been going to her for like 4 years). But she does a good job, and she really appreciates it.

 

[Artemis]

Hey Artemis,

The conditioning portion of my post actually referred to what I believe motivates SOME people to tip.
I don't believe tipping or not tipping highlights any form of correlation with how that person may or may not view the world and people b/c people are not one dimensional and this is a value based judgement. This simply is not an accurate way to determine how people view the world and the other people in it. One one be sorely mistaken if they were to judge based on this or at least make this a red flag.

I'm glad to hear you are not one of those people who buy in to the emotional extortion of the service industry However, I don't believe that 'feeling's come into play when it comes to economics. Feelings are irrelevant. If it were for feelings, I would pay more for certain goods and services that I feel bring me more pleasure. Why not tip the extra helpful cashier or gas pumper or dentist, customer service reps, or anyone who goes beyond the scope of their core work responsibility. Yet we don't. How did we decide what sectors of the service industry deserve more than their salary/wages?

This is precisely what I mean by emotional extortion. Tipping has become such a strong 'must do' in this society (b/c not all countries operate like this) that we now find ways to justify why it is important to do so while forgetting the basis for it. If you remove feelings, home training, morality and general desire to look good why else do we tip?

The bottom line for me is this: If you are a tipper GREAT but do not impose your will on me. I'm a rebel damnit! lol

POWER TO THE NON TIPPERS!!!

I'm playin' ya'll.....great topic though

Fair enough

ETA: Btw, my correlation I was making was that ppl who are more 'disenchanted' by our society are more likely to not tip, but I do understand your point. Good thread, indeed.

 

[Butterfly08]

Hey Artemis,

POWER TO THE NON TIPPERS!!!

I'm playin' ya'll.....great topic though

funny!!!!!

 

[indigo378]

I DON'T KNOW IF I'M WRONG FOR THIS, BUT I DON'T TIP MY STYLIST BECAUSE SHE OWNS THE SHOP ANYWAY, AND I ALWAYS PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD, AND HER MACHINE DOESN'T HAVE THE TIP LINE. BUT NOW THAT I'M READING THIS I FEEL SO BAD! I'M GOIN TO GIVE HER A LATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT.