How much tip to give for highlighting hair?

[leahgoogle]

My teenage daughter is getting her hair highlighted for her birthday. We are using our family stylist. The price will be $125. I am very familiar with tipping for hair cuts and styling, but have never had any highlighting done professionally. How much would be an acceptable tip?

 

[Kae]

20 % would be very nice. And before I get blasted on how to tip I was a Colorist so also a $10 tip from a teenager was also very happily accepted.

 

[DisneyHardin]

When I go to the salon, my cut/color is $115 and I tip $20.

 

[leahgoogle]

When I go to the salon, my cut/color is $115 and I tip $20.

I was thinking about $20. She doesn't need a cut because she got one not too long ago.

 

[DLgal]

20% is the minimum I ever tip on hair services. When I'm really pleased with the results, 25%.

 

[KPeterso]

I am another that tips 20% to my hair dresser every time.

 

[belle032]

Agree with others. Just had a hair appointment last night and tipped 20%.

 

[RUDisney]

I tip $20 for the $75 coloring.

 

[cvjw]

I tip more than 20%.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

20%. Unless the stylist really goes above and beyond for you, includes a hair treatment, etc. In that case it is up to you to leave a little bit more.

 

[leahgoogle]

20% it is!!! Thanks everyone!

 

[quickaskzoey]

I agree with everyone else! I typically tip 20% when I get mine highlighted.

 

[gigicnm]

I agree too. I always tip 20% (at least).

 

[LovesTimone]

20% , I also have been known to bring starbucks to my stylist... which she just loves...

 

[KMarston]

I tip just over 20%. $40 on a $180 bill. I also give his assistant $20 and I’m there religiously every 6-7 weeks depending on his calendar. I have had to cancel last minute twice in ten years for emergencies. So I also feel like I’m a good dependable customer.

 

[easyas123]

Same as with other services by your stylist, 20%.

 

[CarlisleMom]

Do you still top 20% if she does it out of her house - her basement not a salon?

 

[easyas123]

Do you still top 20% if she does it out of her house - her basement not a salon?

yes - especially then considering the times.

 

[Chickinvic]

Do you still top 20% if she does it out of her house - her basement not a salon?

I guess I'll be the "jerk" here. If someone is working for themselves (setting their own prices, doing it from their own home), I expect them to charge what they want for the service. They are a business owner. I don't tip the owner.

When I go to a salon (getting hair done by an employee or someone who has to rent their space in the salon), then I tip accordingly. These people tend not to be free to set their own rates, and aren't paid as highly. For highlights, it usually takes a couple hours, and I generally tip about $20-$25 (the service is usually around $100-$125).

 

[Ringo10]

i normally tip about 10-15%. i feel they are charging enough for the service and bumping in a haircut on someone else. just me-i guess.