Every time I go to a salon I suffer an ecstasy of indecision regarding the tipping process. How much do I tip- and to who? Do I have to tip if I hate my hair? Often I end up not tipping (shame on me) as I simply don't know what to do, so I've decided to clarify this by asking top hairdressers to tell me what they think. A good rule of thumb (in my opinion) is to always carry cash, and try and tip the juniors rather than the salon owner, as they're on less money.
I asked top UK hairdressers: What do you think is an appropriate tip in salon, and who should you tip?
Dom-Creative Stylist for Sebastian Professional
As with restaurants I would recommend 10%. It may be worth asking the receptionist how your Salons tip system works, it may be shared evenly amongst the team. Its great if you can tip whom ever had direct contact with you.
I don't believe in tipping for bad service and I like clients to actually give my team their tips so that the team member knows they have done a great job and can thank the client. I personally don't expect tips but I think a fair tip is around ten percent but only if you have had amazing service. It's interesting how a team member can start to wonder what they haven't done so well when they don't get tipped!
Tipping is entirely up to the client, it is purely a personal preference.
Emily Hart, Young hairdresser of the year.
This is completely up to the individual!
I think £5 for the shampooist and £10 for the stylist is an appropriate tip in the salon.
What do you do in the salon?