Do you tip your stylist?

[nybeat26]

One of the reasons I stop going to my stylist is because of tipping. Me and my daughter would go every two weeks so I had to tip both stylist and both washgirls and then sometime a different person would blowdry us so I had to tip them too. that was just too much money for me

 

[Butterfly08]

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 .

Hijacking my own post:

Lala, your hair is sick! Do people still say that?

 

[keluric]

I tip mostly anyone who performs a service that I'm happy with including manicurists, waiters/waitresses, etc. I don't go to a hair salon but I usually tip 20-25% if I'm very happy. 15% if the service is just average.

I used to frequent a stylist a few years ago with my mother. We would go every week. My mother always tipped $20 for both us ($10 each).

 

[senimoni]

Typically if they own the salon or they are booth rent I do not tip, if they are commission based I do. Maybe I should go tell my boss they need to tip me for doing my job well...lol.

 

[SleepyJean]

NOTHING! She raises the price $5 everytime I come. I would usually tip $5. NO MORE!

 

[balisi]

Typically if they own the salon or they are booth rent I do not tip, if they are commission based I do. Maybe I should go tell my boss they need to tip me for doing my job well...lol.

On that note, don't bonuses, raises, etc. count as far as doing your job well? Do you receive them, and if so, doesn't it show that your work is appreciated, even though your boss already expects you to do a good job?

 

[senimoni]

On that note, don't bonuses, raises, etc. count as far as doing your job well? Do you receive them, and if so, doesn't it show that your work is appreciated, even though your boss already expects you to do a good job?

Nope, no bonuses...straight salary regardless of how many hours it takes to get the job done. I don't think raises are the same thing if anything that would be an increase in the price set by the stylist/salon based (Some salons have varied prices depending on the skill set of the stylist and training they have obtained)...the customers who don't agree will move on....supply and demand.

...I do tip but like I said I"m not tipping someone who sets their own prices only commission workers...I'm open to listening to opinions as to why I should. I didn't /don't tip the cable guy or the gas man or any other random service person who makes a normal (non discounted salary ie servers) salary.

 

[balisi]

It's really a personal decision whether or not to tip. Those who do, have their criteria for doing so. In some cases, tips are really counted on as a portion of the worker's income, as in the case of wait staff, pizza delivery guys and commissioned stylists as you mentioned. When I think of utility personnel and other random service persons, I think of the fact that they receive company sponsored benefits, have no overhead and pull in a regular salary as opposed to others in service industries. For whatever reason, it's just not customary to tip such workers, but I suppose if one really wanted to express appreciation for a job well done, a tip could be offered, or perhaps a commendation letter to his boss can be written.

ETA: Raising prices is not always a good option for a stylist, but is sometimes necessary. It was mentioned that the entire cost of the service goes into the (non-commissioned) stylist's pocket. But of that total, 33% is to be put aside for good ol' Uncle Sam, a portion for rent, and a portion for supplies, tools and products. At the very least. I'm not trying to change anyone's mind about tipping. It's sort of like tithing. Either you will or you won't.

I tip my stylist, nail tech, wait staff, etc., 15-25% depending on how pleased I am with the service I received. To me, it matters not whether they set their own prices. They provide a service that I don't want to, or know how to do myself.

 

[tt8]

10-20% depending on what services I get (if it takes a lil more elbow grease) and time of year (Holidays)

 

[SUZIEq]

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.

I agree wholeheartedly!

 

[Gisselle]

I tip between 15-20%.

 

[NYLegalNewbie]

I always tip my stylist at least 20%. This is one of the main reasons why she has no problem accomodating all of my requests

I think she deserves it. She is consistently ready and on time for my appointments. The one time that she was behind, she was impressive in getting caught up.

 

[NYLegalNewbie]

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

The importance of tipping is heavily dependent upon the nature of the services rendered.

For instance, I greatly frown down upon people who are stingy tippers when it comes to restaurants and bars. With the exception of some places (South Beach in Miami for instance), the servers are only getting paid somewhere between $2.13 and $4.00 an hour. They LIVE off your tips.

Take this scenario.

I was a waitress in college. I earned about $2.13 per hour base pay which was eaten up by taxes. One night, I waited on a family of four. They were rather demanding, had me running too and fro for almost everything and anything. But I kept smiling and had a nice attitude. They received very prompt and courteous service.

Their bill came to be about $97.

The mother gave me a $100 and told me to keep the change

That's just plain awful.

Now, of course, had the service that I rendered been absolutely awful, then she would have been right to offer such a measely tip. Other workers have to earn their income, and likewise, a server earns their income via, duh, good SERVICE.

Now, for hairstylists and cab drivers, they are a different story. They are getting a portion of the cost of services. However, you never know what is actually included in the cost of service. Unless they are the owners, they may not be getting as much you think (i.e. much of it may get eaten up by rental fees and overhead expenses).

 

[NYLegalNewbie]

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

As far as other countries not operating like this...

Oftentimes, the reason why tipping is not done in other countries is because the cost of the service is aready included in the bill and the servers are receiving standard wages for such services.

When I worked in the service industry, I was always certain to make sure that foreign customers understood that the cost of my services was not included in their bill and I was dependent upon their tips.

Many foreigners who come to this country are not that opposed to tipping because they understand the purpose behind it in the service industry.

A bit over the top, but check this out - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipping_by_region

Little law student that I am, I always like to have evidence to back up a point

 

[Fine 4s]

As far as other countries not operating like this...

Oftentimes, the reason why tipping is not done in other countries is because the cost of the service is aready included in the bill and the servers are receiving standard wages for such services.

When I worked in the service industry, I was always certain to make sure that foreign customers understood that the cost of my services was not included in their bill and I was dependent upon their tips.

Many foreigners who come to this country are not that opposed to tipping because they understand the purpose behind it in the service industry.

A bit over the top, but check this out - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipping_by_region

Little law student that I am, I always like to have evidence to back up a point

Man this tipping issue reaches so far that it is has become codified!!!
All for standard service included in my bill then...increase that business competition and let's see!

Makes no sense to me. Thanks for the link....interesting indeed.

 

[glamazon386]

The one I go to now, yeah. I usually tip him 25% of the service when I pay at the front. He does a great job with my hair and deserves it. If it's a salon where you pay the stylist directly, I don't.

 

[*Luscious*Locked*Doc]

Where I grew up no one ever talked about tipping but it was just "done". When my mother took me to the salon she always made sure to have a tip for my stylist no matter what kind of job she did - that was just her way. I feel because things have been ingrained in me from my youth that certain things are just the way they are it makes me physically uncomfortable not to tip. I ALWAYS tip between 15-20% - now if you did a less than satisfactory job your tip may be reduced because of your conduct but you will receive a tip none-the-less. I have been on the receiving end of tips as a waitress and I know that it really makes a big difference to your income when you get a decent tip or a poor one. One thing I can't stand is to go out to eat with someone at a restaurant and the person or several persons in the party under-tip or refuse to tip in general. When you are paying for a service you should tip especially when you are going out it eat. Ha, I remember tipping my stylist last month and she gave me a ride home in her JAG!!! She dropped me off at the nearest metro - lol. I can't be upset with that though even if she didn't have a Jag I still would have tipped - she did a great job and if her services weren't so expensive I would go all the time, however I'm a student on a budget. She even offered not to charge me for any treatments I wanted and this was prior to driving me home! I think it just depends on your view of tipping and how you were raised and where you are. When I lived in Australia every single time I tried to tip it was returned to me - it just isn't done in certain parts of the world.

 

[Qurlyqt]

Althought I typically only visit my stylist 2-3 times per year for a major trim/ cut, I ALWAYS tip 20%. She never cuts too much, never keeps me waiting, never double-books, always gets me in when I want my hair pressed on impulse, and NEVER takes more than 1 1/2 hour no matter what she does to my hair!

 

[NYLegalNewbie]

Man this tipping issue reaches so far that it is has become codified!!!
All for standard service included in my bill then...increase that business competition and let's see!

Makes no sense to me. Thanks for the link....interesting indeed.

Yeah, I mean, when you look at how they do things in other countries, it really makes you wonder why we are still so stuck on making it such that servers are almost totally dependent on tips. Sure you can end up with exceptionally good tips (one time, a group tipped me $30 on a bill that was only $50, I was dumbfounded...LOL!), but that leaves sooo much potential for someone to be screwed over

Why not be like other places where you don't HAVE to tip (i.e. the server is going to get paid because it's included in the bill) but if you receive exceptional service, then it's appreciated?

But anywho...back to the main point of the thread...

I don't think there's as strong a justification for tipping stylist as there is for a server or bartender. But I do think it's a good thing to tip your stylist, especially if they are consistently good. Not to mention, I believe it (quite obviously) makes them more receptive to your special requests.

 

[PuffyBrown]

When I had a hair stylist.
Absolutely 10%-15%. I take her gifts too just because.

 

[nakialovesshoes]

When I was going to stylists, I would always tip something but the actual amount depended on some factors - my wait time, whether or not I was pleased with my hair, what their charges for their services were & last but not least, what my pocketbook was looking like.

 

[nadiasmom]

I don't tip my stylist because the cost of my wash and blowout is already outrageous enough. It's $75 bucks every two weeks. I can't afford that along with a 20% tip.
I figured he'd rather me come and spend $150 per month without a tip, rather than find a cheaper stylist who I can also tip.

 

[lala]

Hijacking my own post:

Lala, your hair is sick! Do people still say that?

Thanks sweetie! Hijackee response - yes . Which is really weird sometimes b/c people stare at me like I'm an alien when I'm @ the salon. My stylist loves it...which is why I tip b/c my hair is not easy to shampoo/condition/detangle. I also give monetary gifts at Xmas and her b-day.

 

[envybeauty]

i do to the main person. at some dominican salon there is a different person for everything (shampoo girl, roller setter, blowoutter). wth! i will not if i get an attitude, overcharged, or the style is f-up.

 

[Artemis]

I don't think there's as strong a justification for tipping stylist as there is for a server or bartender. But I do think it's a good thing to tip your stylist, especially if they are consistently good. Not to mention, I believe it (quite obviously) makes them more receptive to your special requests.

What she said, esp. the bolded

 

[envybeauty]

If you travel, you will see that yes there is far fewer people tipping but the cost of the service is quite high (especially in europe). A manicure in belgium is ridiculous. If it is cheaper, you are definitely getting what you pay for in terms of smallllllllllllllllllll portions and slowlllllllllllllllllllllll service.

As far as other countries not operating like this...

Oftentimes, the reason why tipping is not done in other countries is because the cost of the service is aready included in the bill and the servers are receiving standard wages for such services.

When I worked in the service industry, I was always certain to make sure that foreign customers understood that the cost of my services was not included in their bill and I was dependent upon their tips.

Many foreigners who come to this country are not that opposed to tipping because they understand the purpose behind it in the service industry.

A bit over the top, but check this out - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipping_by_region

Little law student that I am, I always like to have evidence to back up a point

 

[Barbara]

I tip my stylist $5 even though he’s the owner, and he’s never gone up on me in the 17-1/2 years I’ve been there ($35). Plus I bring in my own hair products, and refer new customers to him by word of mouth and through the internet. He’s fabulous when it comes to handling my navel length or below the bra clasp length type 4a/b hair.

 

[Napp]

i dont usually tip because when i go i usually get something expensive. the only time i tipped was when my hair was really tangled and had so much crap in it it took several washings to get out. she had to go of her way for that hence the tip. plus i usually pay so i dont have cash like that. plus im not used to being in a salon. ive only went like 5-6 times so im not used to tipping.

 

[poookie]

do i tip? not if they trim without asking me first, or trim off any more than the 1/2 an inch i tell them.

i haven't tipped in years and i don't regret it one bit.

 

[PapillionRouge]

Yes, I tip everytime