How much do you tip at the hairdressers?

[Mummabear04]

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

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

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.

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.

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

what is a 'main salon'?

Oh dear

This. Makes no sense in the UK.

Care to elaborate? As they have a point.

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.

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.

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.

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

Zero. I don't tip anyone.

£10

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.

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.

Aargh, how can I stop tipping? I’m Australian and when I first moved here I was told that “everyone” tipped their hairdresser 10%. I’ve been faithfully doing it ever since but with the cost of highlights etc it’s really bugging me. I’ve had the same stylist for years so not sure how I could just stop tipping!

I don’t tip her. She owns her business and sets her rates.

I don't tip. They set their prices so they should be happy with what they receive and its not cheap - £100 for a 1 hour cut & blowdry is a huge amount.

Tenner. Twenty at Christmas.

I pay 160 every other month. Large chain. I always tip £10 cash.

I would add as well, i detest tipping culture. Its inconsistent income, better to pay people decent wages than have them hustle desperately in the hope of a tip. I don't really tip anywhere except restaurants that specify service isn't included.

Azure just be honest, say that with cost of living and everything going up, you can't afford to give extra.

I have a cut and blow dry every six weeks, £25. I tip £5 usually as I'd be paying more in a salon and I like what she does. Stylist works in her own home and also does home visits.

Nothing. Their prices are their prices. I don't tip the checkout staff at Asda, or the cashier at the bank. Why would you?