How much do you tip your non-wedding hair stylist?

Angela139 · July 25, 2009

Okay wow, totally embarassing but I had no idea you were supposed to tip the shampoo guy! lol I usually spend about $180 getting my hair done, and tip about $35 to $40. Now it will be more with the shampoo guy! lol

mexicana bride · August 4, 2009

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Originally Posted by jerseykitten

I decided to do some research - I'd also heard you don't tip the owner -my hair stylist used to own salons and was telling me how stylists make a percentage of the $$$ they bring in - they don't get paid a salary or by the hour like most of us do - they depend on the tips a lot. Here's an article I found.
Hair do's and don'ts of salon etiquette: iVillage Beauty & Style

I'm actually a hairstylist myself, and I do get paid a base salary. Every salon is different, with different rules and pay. The norm is 20% of the service.