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Plastictrees · 01/12/2024 06:24

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I’m happy with the service so wouldn’t change. It’s not a ‘main’ salon - it’s got a good reputation for a reason.

tanqueray10 · 01/12/2024 05:30

I don’t tip throughout the year. She is a professional woman and I would find it a bit patronising. I do give £20 at Christmas and sometimes take her the odd box of chocolates.

Copperoliverbear · 01/12/2024 05:20

£10

QuintessentialDragon · 01/12/2024 05:16

Zero. I don't tip anyone.

VerstaMax · 01/12/2024 05:04

RedVelvetIcing · 30/11/2024 19:14

I stopped because every time I go (every 3-4 months) the price has increased so whatever cash I had towards a tip is swallowed up by her surprise price rise.

Same at my hairdressers, the owner cuts my hair it’s £73

thymetofocus · 01/12/2024 04:24

Ive been meaning to ask this. I always used to leave a tip for the person washing my hair in cash. This became really awkward over the last few years, like they didn't know what to do with the £10-20 note. I then asked if I could add a tip to the card and they said no. I've tried a few new places and it's clear it's not the done/normal thing to tip so I've completely stopped. I remember friends loving the tips washing hair 30+ years ago but guess things have changed.

Scrimt · 01/12/2024 03:44

plus I believe using 'they' to refer to someone's gender is a big no no at the mo.

I mean, I do not give af, but certain factions do.

Scrimt · 01/12/2024 03:42

TofuTart · 01/12/2024 03:33

Care to elaborate? As they have a point.

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Not really.

Tip if you'd like, don't tip if you'd rather not. But the schoolmarmish anger one sees on MN towards people who do tip gets so dull.

TofuTart · 01/12/2024 03:33

Scrimt · 01/12/2024 03:28

Oh dear

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Care to elaborate? As they have a point.

TofuTart · 01/12/2024 03:32

Popadomorbread · 30/11/2024 18:57

Absolutely nothing. I don’t understand why you would.

This. Makes no sense in the UK.

Scrimt · 01/12/2024 03:28

Screamingabdabz · 30/11/2024 23:54

Nothing - she probably earns more than me! Why tip a hairdresser and not every other person you come into contact with? There is legal minimum wage here, we are not the USA. Tipping is just unregulated, discriminatory, unnecessary, patronising and encourages upping the ante and costs for everyone.

Oh dear

Scrimt · 01/12/2024 03:27

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what is a 'main salon'?

Scrimt · 01/12/2024 03:26

Onlyvisiting · 01/12/2024 00:17

I rarely use hairdressers but would never have considered tipping. I've only heard of it in America where they seem to tip for everything. Really surprised that so many in the UK are!
I might be influenced by me only having uses sole trader type hairdressers. As someone who also runs a business I'd expect them to set their prices for their service/product and I pay that. I agree tips are patronising, the odd occasion I've had someone give me a tip at Christmas I know it is meant kindly, but I'm thinking WTF, it definitely tells you where you feature in their view of the world, ie, lower than them and supposed to be grateful for a handout and pat on the head. No thanks, I'm running a business, not begging for charity.
I 'might' feel differently about tipping a hairdresser who worked in a salon, but honestly I wouldn't want to, set your prices and pay your staff, don't make them reliant on handouts.

that was a long post that didn't really go anywhere

Nolegusta · 01/12/2024 01:21

Mummabear04 · 30/11/2024 18:54

Just wondering what is the going rate to tip if it's just a ladies cut and blow dry?

I rarely go these days - I used to tip a small amount (5% max) but only because I felt I should. I'm not really sure why we do routinely tip people who are free to set the price they need tbh.

damebarbaracartlandsbiggestfan · 01/12/2024 01:18

I used to, but a cut in the salons near me (West of London) used to charge an average of around £40 for basic cut, wash and blow dry a few years ago, but now it's closer to £60 so I've stopped. I always found it a bit embarrassing and patronising tbh, but my mum drilled tipping hair stylists into me. I think decades ago most didn't earn much at all, hence the tipping.

TMess · 01/12/2024 01:03

15% because it’s easy to work out quickly in my head.

Runskiyoga · 01/12/2024 00:58

I'm surprised by how many say nothing - the answer to this question 10 years ago was often to tip 20%. I didn't then because tipping was awkward and I was skint, and all the reasons people have said above. However, I now ask her to add £10 on the card machine to the 80 odd it costs. Just as an appreciation.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 01/12/2024 00:55

Should say she did a great job and it looks fantastic for Xmas.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 01/12/2024 00:54

MellowYellow0000 · 30/11/2024 19:40

What is the reason for tipping hairdressers? Genuinely interested to know why.

I don't tip the dentist, or personal trainer, or physio or taxi driver or any other service I might pay for. It wouldn't even occur to me. They have a set price for their service which I pay.

I also don't understand tipping bin men/women 🤷🏼‍♀️

I always tip cabbies and the hairdresser. I was in the chair for 3 hours yesterday cost £165 ( cut, high lights, toner, blow dry) she will only see half of that. I gave hwr £50 - she is a single mum and it is Christmas.

healthybychristmas · 01/12/2024 00:41

MumChp · 30/11/2024 20:12

I don't tip the hairdresser. Is it normal to do?

Don't be disingenuous.

StormingNorman · 01/12/2024 00:38

£400 for the cut and colour. I don’t tip because she earns a hefty salary between the salon and her session work. Slipping her a tenner would just be insulting.

I do take her a bottle of wine at Christmas, and a decent box of chocolates for the staffroom.

LoafofSellotape · 01/12/2024 00:31

I don't tip but I put £30 in a Xmas card.

JaceLancs · 01/12/2024 00:27

Nothing during the year but I will give a generous tip at Xmas - this year will be £30 and same for person who does my nails

Onlyvisiting · 01/12/2024 00:17

I rarely use hairdressers but would never have considered tipping. I've only heard of it in America where they seem to tip for everything. Really surprised that so many in the UK are!
I might be influenced by me only having uses sole trader type hairdressers. As someone who also runs a business I'd expect them to set their prices for their service/product and I pay that. I agree tips are patronising, the odd occasion I've had someone give me a tip at Christmas I know it is meant kindly, but I'm thinking WTF, it definitely tells you where you feature in their view of the world, ie, lower than them and supposed to be grateful for a handout and pat on the head. No thanks, I'm running a business, not begging for charity.
I 'might' feel differently about tipping a hairdresser who worked in a salon, but honestly I wouldn't want to, set your prices and pay your staff, don't make them reliant on handouts.

Jadebanditchillipepper · 01/12/2024 00:12

The last time I had my hair cut was in January and I went for a so called "Specialist curly cut". I wasn't very impressed TBH and it cost over £100. I didn't leave a tip for that.