Do you tip your stylist

[tmhuggiebear]

My stylist is extremely expensive in my opinion. A deep condition cost $45 dollars and a relaxer cost $65. And the sad thing about that is that she gives me the student discount so she actually charges more than that.

Because i pay so much I feel like I shouldn't tip. I also don't like her attitude and I used to work there and quit once I went away to college. But for some reason, I always feel guilty if I don't tip. So yes if I have the money I always tip. I'm not gonna lie.. I do feel resentment though.

 

[ChocalateDiva]

I dont go to stylist but when I did-I didnt tip. The stylist is the owner, so no. The tip is figured into the high cost...........IMO.

 

[kismettt]

eh, i usually tip about 5$ depending. and thats for like every type of style, always 5$. now that i have to pay for my hair on my own, i just cannot get down with that. especially since the only decent hair stylist i found in my area is this ghetto place that has awful customer service (you will be in there for 6 hrs for a style that barely takes 2) & they recently raised their prices so 'they can continue to provide you great service'. eh, the longer i wait, the smaller your tip gets (and it wasn't very large in the first place)

 

[Aspasia]

I think it's a question of etiquette. Just as you tip a wait person, a bartender, you tip your hairdresser-

WHen I went to her I always tipped the following:

Hair color and blowdry= $20
Hair color and trim= $25

I did this consistently for almost 4 years-
I 'm into doing my own hair now.

Found a great person who can really cut and shape hair- He co owns his place. I will tip him $15.

 

[tmhuggiebear]

I think this actually brings up a great question. Why don't waitresses, bartenders, etc have tips built into their salary. Why does a waitress make only 3.50 per hour so you have to give her a tip. I feel like life would be much easier if these proffessions including hairstylist had a higher salary so that they wouldn't be dependant on tips. Are tips included in the salary of stylists at those more expensive hair shops?

Furthermore, for us NJ/NY people why don't we tip the person who stand out in the rain all day pumping gas?
Sorry for going a bit off topic there.

 

[Ericka]

I use to tip but when my stylist opened up her own salon and I tried to tip her she refused it. She told me that she doesn't accept tips from her clients because why tip when your already paying for the service.

Tipping a stylist and a waitress is two totally different things. Stylist don't make below minimum wage per hour so therefore I don't feel bad when I don't tip them.

 

[darlingdiva]

My stylist is extremely expensive in my opinion. A deep condition cost $45 dollars and a relaxer cost $65. And the sad thing about that is that she gives me the student discount so she actually charges more than that.

Because i pay so much I feel like I shouldn't tip. I also don't like her attitude and I used to work there and quit once I went away to college. But for some reason, I always feel guilty if I don't tip. So yes if I have the money I always tip. I'm not gonna lie.. I do feel resentment though.

Please excuse my ignorance b/c I haven't regularly been to a salon since January 2007, but why would a deep condition cost more than $45? Even that is too much. I completely agree w/ paying people fairly for their time & also factoring in the cost of the product & utilities, etc, but that's really a lot of money for a deep condition. Perhaps it's b/c she works in a salon vs. a beauty parlor???

 

[tmhuggiebear]

Please excuse my ignorance b/c I haven't regularly been to a salon since January 2007, but why would a deep condition cost more than $45? Even that is too much. I completely agree w/ paying people fairly for their time & also factoring in the cost of the product & utilities, etc, but that's really a lot of money for a deep condition. Perhaps it's b/c she works in a salon vs. a beauty parlor???

There is no need to apologize for ignorance. No harm in asking a question. Trust me, I ask myself that same exact question everytime I go there. Honestly, I'm not quit sure why it is that expensive. Whenever someone asks the owner she goes on a rant about how she uses top of the line products. I also figured maybe the rent for that location may be a little more expensive. I also try to keep in mind that I live in a predominately white area. Therefore, that salon is like the only one that does black hair care for miles. I'm guessing that since she does not have much competition she can charge whatever she wants. I dont' necessarily agree with that though.

I am actually trying to find a new salon in the area though were they speak English becauce I really don't think I can afford to go there anymore.

 

[darlingdiva]

There is no need to apologize for ignorance. No harm in asking a question. Trust me, I ask myself that same exact question everytime I go there. Honestly, I'm not quit sure why it is that expensive. Whenever someone asks the owner she goes on a rant about how she uses top of the line products. I also figured maybe the rent for that location may be a little more expensive. I also try to keep in mind that I live in a predominately white area. Therefore, that salon is like the only one that does black hair care for miles. I'm guessing that since she does not have much competition she can charge whatever she wants. I dont' necessarily agree with that though.

I am actually trying to find a new salon in the area though were they speak English becauce I really don't think I can afford to go there anymore.

The salons in the predominately white area do tend to charge more, but I think that's outrageous for a deep condition--even if she does use top of the line products. In terms of her thinking that she can charge what she wants b/c she doesn't have much competition, she really needs to be careful w/ that kind of thinking. There are plenty of people who will travel to a farther distance for quality service at a lesser cost. Plus, this recession is really hitting some people hard, so I think stylists should be extra grateful for all of their customers. Also, because customers have easy access to quality products and appliances--and they are more informed about healthy hair care--it would really behoove stylists to treat their customers well in terms of service & price.

 

[Keen]

I think this actually brings up a great question. Why don't waitresses, bartenders, etc have tips built into their salary. Why does a waitress make only 3.50 per hour so you have to give her a tip. I feel like life would be much easier if these proffessions including hairstylist had a higher salary so that they wouldn't be dependant on tips. Are tips included in the salary of stylists at those more expensive hair shops?

Furthermore, for us NJ/NY people why don't we tip the person who stand out in the rain all day pumping gas?
Sorry for going a bit off topic there.

I thought people are not allowed to pump their own gas in Jersey because of theft? Are those people's salary based on tips?

 

[yvette]

If the stylist did a good job do you tip? If so how much? What if the hair only looks ok? Do you feel bad or akward if you don't tip? What if the prices are really high? When I get my hair done I always feel bad if I don't tip, but if I do tip I feel obligated to do it everytime since I did the first time. What do you ladies think?

I usually tip at least 20%. Now, if my stylist shows up late or FORGETS my appointment all together, no TIP.

 

[tmhuggiebear]

I thought people are not allowed to pump their own gas in Jersey because of theft? Are those people's salary based on tips?

It is against the law to pump gas in Jersey. I'm not sure of the reason though. I think it may be because they feel as though people should be properly trained to pump gas because it may be a fire hazard otherwise.

Gas pumper's salaries are not based on tips though. They have a regular salary. That's why I brought it up. I find it interesting that in New Jersey gas pumpers have a regular salary and do not get a tip for all the work the do in the rain, sleet and snow. But stylists who also get a regular salary receive tips working inside all day.