Do you tip a manicurist?

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I have absolutely no idea - I think I've only had one manicure before in my life! I'm getting one before a wedding shortly that costs £17 - would you just make it up to £20? It's not a big posh citycentre salon or anything - a small suburban one ...

Well, I'd make it up to £20 just because I can't be faffed with getting out the right change...
But other than that I don't, no :o.

Yes, that sounds about right - definitely enough. In fact, I usually add 10% on and then sort of round it up a bit.

Gah, they've just phoned me back and said they only have a free appointment for a file and polish, not a full manciure. It's £10 - so now what - hoik out another couple of pound coins in addition to the tenner?? Or is that too little to bother with anything?

Aargh, I hate all this etiquette stuff - feel guilty if I don't, like I'm being cheeky if it's too little (though I'm never sure!) but don't want to be effusively extravagant either, want to keep most of the cash in my pocket if I can help it ! WWYD?

My hairdresser quotes all her prices to allow for people rounding up.

Ie - my haircut is £8.50 so I always give her £10.00.

When she does me and DD she quotes £12.50 so I give £15.00.

(PS - I realise that is very cheap - she's an old friend.)

I agree with you PreferredPlanet - I never know what is the right thing to do, so I don't usually tip and then always worry that people think badly of me Also if I spend £40 on a haircut I think thats enough to spend anyway and to add 10% ish then thats loads :)
Do you give the tip in cash directly to the person who treated you? In which case you have to have planned it before and have the right money ready...

Its a minefield, I wish someone would tell mewhat the 'done' thing is

Ah well, at least I'm not the only one hfaz! The salon is very close to my house so I think I'm going to bite the bullet and give a couple of quid extra, otherwise I'd be worried about the repercussions!

With a manicure I always pay before they start so I don't smudge it when rifling through my purse. So, no, I don't tip, because I don't know what kind of a job they're going to do.

If I had a regular manicurist I would probably give an extra £5 every 2nd or 3rd visit.

The thing is if I haven't been tipping my regular hairdresser (in the town where I live) and I suddenly start then will they think its odd

Yeah but it has to be French Tips so make sure you've got some Euros on you.

i am a hairdresser and although we dont expect tips it is always very nice to receive one. it is exactly the same for our beauty therapist.

we have a tip option on our pdq machine which is fantastic as all our tips get added up during the month and we get a lumpsum with our wages. we do accept cash but most people pay by card these days.

my average tip for a cut is £5 and for colour £10-15. so yes around 10%

clients who make us feel really appreciated and valued are generally really appreciated and valued back

Thanks for the advice/info njhc

My hairdresser is getting married this year so I thought I might get her a little something as a wedding present instead...