I got my haircut for the firs time since the pandemic. My hair is very easy to cut and there isn't much of it, so I would usually give a modest tip in cash.
I got my haircut at a major franchise by a female hairstylist , not a traditional (male) barber.
However, due to social distancing, I paid with a debit card. A screen lit up for a default tip of $3 on a $20 haircut.
When growing up, I don't remember dad mentioning how much he tipped the barber. The barber charged X and was paid X.
However, if my mom or sister "got their hair done" I'm sure they tipped the (female) stylist.
Is this a gender thing? A stylist/barber thing?
I just had my first haircut, at a barbers, in 4 months due to the lockdown. I went to the same one I have used for many years. He always has a jar of lollipops for the kids but I always take one and give him that as a gratuity. Some say I squeak when I walk but I have never heard it.
My S/O has cut mine for years as she is a former hair stylist, and yes I "tip" her but she demands the whole thing. Prior to that, no, I never tipped a barber. I went to a shop in a mall once for a haircut while the ex shopped and did tip, VERY well, but it was a female with big boobs that made sure my ears were warm while she washed my hair.
For a haircut, I always tip if it’s provided as an option. I’ll probably do something like 10% but it depends on the situation. I’ve always viewed tipping as an investment into the next visit (be it a restaurant, bar, etc) and considering many of the places I frequent keep records of haircuts so they can give you the same thing next time, it only makes sense to ensure they have a preferable memory of me.
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I tend to just "round up" the cost of the cut. So if it costs, say, £8, I would just give £10. If it cost £12, I would give £15.
Haven't been for a haircut this year, actually (did it myself the last time).
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Always, usually about 15%. I think tipping for haircuts is pretty standard practice in the US, as at restaurants.
Haven't had a haircut since I retired about 5 years ago, but I always tipped when i was still working and getting regular haircuts. Depending on who cut my hair it was either 15 or 20%.
Tipping is not a big thing in Australia. I will sometimes tell them to keep the change.
Have not had a hair cut in about 15 years, have shaved my head since then (too cheap to get a hair cut), was in military no big deal. Since I retired, I have grown a beard and had an interview a few weeks ago, needed to get the beard trimmed, cost me 15.00 and gave a 7.00 tip, almost 50%. I am a firm believer in tipping, those folks, barbers, servers, delivery drivers are making WAY below minimum wage so they need the extra just to survive.
Yes, usually a few bucks.
As redcaramel said, tipping isn't a big thing in Aust as pay rates are pretty good. I've been going to the same hairdresser for 4 years and always round up a few dollars. Typical cut is $22 so toss the change of $25 into the tips jar which they share.
Yes, I used to tip my hairstylist earlier, he's my hairstylist from last 8 years so he's friend now so not doing it anymore.
I usually wear my hair long, sometimes in a ponytail and let my wife trim the ends. However, last year I decided to get a professional cut, trimmed an unbelievable 11" which I donated to Locks of Love. I tipped the stylist $10 for the hard work. Before COVID-19 I went about once a month to keep the same cut and I still tip generously.
Always. My lady has been trying to get a hold of my head since February. I haven't been this shaggy since college days.
yes.. had the same person for years... she always gets a tip
Yes, always. She's a great stylist and conversationalist so wtf, tipping encourages continuance. On her birthday, the tip is equivalent to a regular visit. I love her.
Absolutely! They deserve it for providing their time and skills doing so.
Tipping is not essential or expected in the UK so it depends. Sometime I will tip other times not especially if the cut is on the expensive side.
Yes, I always give a tip. They are providing a service and giving you 100% of their attention.
Yes I do. And very well I might add. These people are providing a service and they don't make a whole lot of money. You will never see a rich barber!
I go to one of the "walk-in" places, and depending on the time of day, pay $10-12. I give a $2 tip unless they really mess it up.
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I used to, depending on how much they had to cut. If I am getting it cut and styled I do tip well if they do a good job. I have long straight hair and other than when a beautician friend cut my hair, I have found that most places see hair my length and they want to whack it all off. Last place I went, I asked for just an inch to be but off. My hair was about to my waist band, when I walked out it was just to my shoulders. I did NOT tip.
For the last 8 years or so, I just pull it forward and cut it myself. Have the old man even it out if I am a little off.
Yes I always leave them with a tip for the service
