During the holiday season it can be especially tough to get the day or time you want, so it's best to plan ahead. By Patricia Shannon. Save FB Tweet More. Don't come straight from the gym or run to the salon.
No explanation necessary here. All rights reserved. Do I tip the salon owner? What about the person who did my shampoo? Did I bring cash? If you also ask yourself those questions when you're wrapping up at the hair salon, you're in the right place. Ahead, the ultimate guide to hair salon gratuity and tipping etiquette , whether you're getting a whole head of highlights , a bang trim , or any other type of hair service.
Read it before your next appointment I promise you won't be sweating it out and trying to figure out the math at checkout. Think about it—your hairstylist does sooo much more for you than just cut, color, or style your hair. They go out of their way to make you comfortable, sanitize the station something that's especially impt at the hair salon during COVID , maybe even offer you a water or coffee, and depending on how long the service lasts, your small talk could turn into a full-on therapy session.
Tipping your hairdresser is a way to show how much you appreciate their services but also the relationship and their time. And who knows, it might even make your stylist more willing to work with you if you ever need a hair favor down the road. Similar to servers and workers in the restaurant industry, a lot of stylists and colorists make the majority of their living off of tips and not a low hourly wage, so it's important to keep that in mind when booking your appointment.
It can be tricky to figure out whether to tip the person who washes your hair or the assistant who sets your rollers. Does your stylist pool their tips? Both Matthews and Saviano believe that the helpers for sure deserve their own monetary acknowledgement for their hard work. Nunzio says that clients often overlook the person in charge, but it's appreciated when customers recognize the effort put in to keep everything at its best.
Again, adding a little extra to your typical tip is not expected come holiday season. Hair stylists totally understand the stressors that come with Christmas, so don't feel the pressure to add a little more if you'd prefer not to. But if you're personally in the spirit of giving this season, it doesn't hurt to show it—and how much is up to your discretion. Branch agreed, adding: "Tipping your hairstylist a little more or tipping 'big' is definitely a standout and is so appreciated by your hairstylist during the holidays.
It's bound to get you favor and in the chair during the busy seasons and of course, extra special detail to services given the appreciation you have demonstrated to your beloved stylist.
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