how much do you tip
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I usually cut my own hair but several times yearly I have it cut at a beauty salon. I leave a tip of $2 for a cut and $5 for a perm. When I had mine cut yesterday, I left the $2 but noticed that the man paying his bill for a haircut left $5.00. Just wondering what you leave. Am I too cheap? I realize different areas of the country leave different amts also.
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depends on the cost.. IMHO 10% is on the low end 15% is average and 20-25% is for excellent service... but thats just me.. We've been known to leave 50% if the service was outstanding for restaurants....
I too only get my hair cut but once a year.. Its pretty long, but its usually less than $15 . if she was ok $2 if she did a really nice job then $5 but hardly ever more than that for a cheapo cut.. Hubby always gives $5 but hes not a singles kinda guy- he leaves the ones and change on the dresser- Fine by me! it all adds up..
I too only get my hair cut but once a year.. Its pretty long, but its usually less than $15 . if she was ok $2 if she did a really nice job then $5 but hardly ever more than that for a cheapo cut.. Hubby always gives $5 but hes not a singles kinda guy- he leaves the ones and change on the dresser- Fine by me! it all adds up..
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You don't mention how much you paid for the haircut. I usually tip 10-15% of the price of the haircut. If I can afford to, I tip 20%. I always think that the money I leave for a tip means far more to the recipient than it does to me and it makes me happy to be generous. I think Morna McEver Golletz mentioned this in her newsletter Professional Quilter a couple of months ago. I appreciated what she wrote and I agree with her. Of course, we all have to work within our own budgets. If you could only afford to leave $2 and the gentleman could afford to pay $5, well the Lord knows about that too. I think a generous heart is much more important than a fat wallet. I hope your day is filled with God's blessings!
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~20% for whatever the service - cut, highlights..oh, you thought these were natural? - mani/pedi, etc.
If the service/talent was crappy, I wouldn't keep returning.
eta: and if there was a coupon/sale/deal involved, I still tip based on the full price.
If the service/talent was crappy, I wouldn't keep returning.
eta: and if there was a coupon/sale/deal involved, I still tip based on the full price.
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I like to tip I'm sure for the wrong reasons.....I want to be remembered and the hairdresser be willing to go the extra efforts (like fit me in on a busy day) for a "good" customer. Like I said.....for the wrong reasons:)
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