Are you supposed to tip hair dressers

Are you supposed to tip a hair dresser?

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absolutely! 15 to 20 percent, which seems like a lot as the hair cut/weave/whatever already costs a small fortune but yes, they do expect a tip.

Why are we required to tip hair dressers?

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If she works off commission only then yes it goes into her pocket.. but if she buys all her products like color, bleach ect then it goes for the cost of her products that she uses on you. If she works off commission and has to pay booth ren…

How much should you tip a hair dresser?

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It depends on the level of service and the cost of the cut or style. Typical tips are between $5-$10.

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Am I supposed to tip hair dressers and waxers in Spain? If so how much?

Q: I know that we tip hairdressers in America, but in Spain people usually don’t tip for restaurants and bars, so I didn’t know if that also included hair salons and such. Someone fill me in please!

A: Most European and Latin-American countries add a 10% gratuity to the bill automatically, so it’s up to the customer to add another 10% if they feel it was deserved. So, yes, add 10% and the next time you go they will remember. Tips:ToInsureProperService

How much are you supposed to tip your hair dresser? I spent $80 today and gave my stylist a $10 tip.?

Q: Is that too much? Too little? What’s the rule? Usually at a restaurant, I give double the tax. Is it supposed to be about 15% at the hair salon? Same for getting nails done? I work in a service job as well, so I understand the whole tip thing when you work with people.. However, I am a doctor and my profession (along with lawyers) has been labelled as the ‘worst tippers’. I dopn’t know why.why is it unethical to tip your doctor but not your stylist??! ;-@)

A: truth is, the salon owner overcharges you and the poor stylist is probably depending on the tip. they all have wrist pain and carpel tunnel syndrome, not to mention varicose veins from standing all day, so go ahead and give’em the 15%.

How much are we suppose to tip our hair dressers?

Q: I usually get a cut & color…shoulder-length hair…and INEVER know how much to tip. My hairdresser is reallygreat…but am I giving too much or not enough? I don’t know…(and no one else seems to know either!)

A: 10 to 15% is standard.