How much haircut tip

Suddenly you realize you have no idea whom to tip—not to mention how much to tip everyone. You might already know conventional tipping etiquette requires you tip your hairstylist, but what about the person who washed your hair or dried it for you while your stylist cut someone else's hair? And what if you used a discount offer—how much do you tip then? So many questions. When it comes to tipping your hairstylist, always go with the golden rule of 20 percent, says Daniel Post, spokesperson for the Emily Post Institute.

The only time this isn't true is during the holiday season: Tip your hairdresser a little extra around the holidays an additional 10 percent should do it as a generous bonus. And be sure to read the rest of this post.

A tip is a percentage of the total bill, and is paid directly to the stylist. Ten percent is considered a low tip, but it is still acceptable in some situations. This is a common tipping percentage in different industries. Only the most dire of salon circumstances would call for leaving no tip at all. But these situations do happen occasionally, and if you think one of them has happened to you, feel free to skip the tip.

Some customers find it easier to leave a flat rate dollar amount tip each time. Here are a few scenarios where you might be unsure of your tip amount. Q: Should I tip more during the holidays?

A: Feel free to slip your regular stylist, aesthetician, or nail technician a 25 to 30 percent tip. Q: If I over-tip one week for superior service, am I expected to tip the same each time? Q: Yikes! The salon or spa only takes cash for tip and I only have a card—what do I do? Q: Can I leave a tip before my service? Have more tipping-related questions? Gift Now Treat Yourself. Not yet a Birchbox Subscriber? Just remember that no one is expecting anything—how you tip is up to you and your relationship with the stylist.

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