Well, it’s that period of the month and you just remembered that you need to go for some waxing, facial treatment, pedicure and even getting your hair done. There is no word to qualify how excited you are. You probably have cleared all your schedules just to go that saloon or spa to make your whole self feel real good. I mean, who doesn’t love to feel younger, refreshed, and good? But you are still bothered about how much you are supposed to give as a tip. If you find yourself asking this question, just know that there are a million of your kind who is asking the same question. That’s because the answer differs for one beauty service to the other.
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First and foremost, the tipping thing isn’t really compulsory. It’s just a way of showing gratitude to the beauty technicians for doing an excellent job and it means a whole lot to them. Most of them basically live off these tips, so that they can have something to take home everyday since they have a fixed rate that is paid weekly or monthly. So, it’s more of gratitude than actually making the normal payment for service rendered.
What happens if the service is below par or not great? Are you still going to tip? Well, that depends on the client. Some would probably leave in disappointment for receiving such service and forget tipping. Others will still give a tip, but really small.
For most beauty services, the general rule for a tip ranges from 15-25%. However, for those of you who booked for multiple sessions, the fee can be exorbitant a little. You may even end up spending as high as a hundred bucks as a tip. However, It all depends on the relationship you have with the beauty technician.
If you hate giving tips, it could be that you are not getting the service that you require of an expert. So, request for a change of person. Sometimes, the stylist or technician may be new and inexperienced to carry out the service that you need. Always run your background check on any beauty technician before considering them to carry out the service. So, that at least, they won’t be denied of their tipping after doing a job.
Here is a rundown of how much you should tip a beauty expert or technician.
How much should you give as tip to a hairstylist?
The standard rate for tipping for the services of a hairstylist ranges from 15-20%. So whether you just went to the salon for a haircut or coloring, 15-20% remains the standard.
However, an exception can be made for dye jobs. Founder of It’s a 10 Haircare, Carolyn Aronson stated that the prices of some dye jobs can go overboard. Which means that they can go way above budget. The prices are usually dependent on the number of color treatment you receive during a session. Because of this, color treatment can be way more expensive than other services rendered in the hair salon.
“Since color treatment can be that expensive, the 15-20% tip rule can go down a little to maybe 12% – 15%, she said.
If your hairstylists happens to have assistants that helped out servicing you, it would be a nice gesture if you tipped them as well. It doesn’t have to be the standard. A 2 – 5% tip of your bill will suffice, depending on the length of time.
How much should you tip for waxing?
The normal price is around 20% of your bill, but it’s often left for the guest to decide most times. However, the aim is to show enough gratitude for the service rendered. It doesn’t matter what area of the body you get waxed, but tipping for excellent service delivered is the norm.
How much should you tip medspas?
The tipping rule doesn’t apply to medspas because they are medical professionals and as a medical professional, it’s unprofessional and illegal to receive a tip from a client for gratitude. It may affect client – expert relationship and the standard of care. A simple thank you will suffice, instead of a tip.
How much should you tip for manicures?
Hair salons and nail salons all have the same tipping rule of 15 – 20%. It can vary from one nail salon to the other. The price also differs because some high-end nail salons would likely be more expensive than others, but the tipping etiquette is always welcomed and appreciated.
How much should you tip for a facial at a spa?
It depends on how great the service is, but the norm is between 18 – 20%. If the service was below expectations, the esthetician would likely receive less. Usually, the amount of tip a client pays says a lot about how they felt about their facial.
Also, if you really arrived late for your session, a tip will indicate that you are sorry for the inconvenience. If you should receive an awesome treat, then the tip would really mean a lot to the esthetician.
How much should you tip for getting your eyelashes and eyebrows fixed?
The tipping policy here varies. It depends on the salon and how much they charge. However, Joey Healy, a famous brow stylist recommends tipping should be 20% or more.
A popular lash stylist, Heather Elrod stated that she would recommend a 20% tip for eyelash services.
“lash stylist go through a big deal to have their artistry perfected, like an extensive two-week training. After that, they become licensed beautician”, she said.
If your eyelash stylist is pretty amazing at what he/she did, consider being generous by leaving a 25% tip.
There is no real policy on how much tip you should leave for a service rendered, but it’s quite logical that you should leave something to show appreciation. It’s a way of giving those experts a thumbs-up and encouraging them to be better should they do a 90 – 95% job. At the end of the day, everyone is happy for receiving something.
