Is it rude not to tip the hairdresser?

[angel_bright05]

I went and got my haircut today and the girl who cut my hair isn't my normal hairdresser. I just needed a small TRIM. Well...right away she starts washing my hair and...burned my scalp on the hot water She changed the temperature and continued on. Now...we get into the chair and asks what kind of cut I would like. I told her I am very picky with my hair and all I need to a short trim..about half an inch and not to touch the layers (as I hate them and just had them cut about a month ago...see I'm picky!) I also showed her with my fingers what MY version of half an inch was so we were clear. She starts cutting and we're chatting and I then realize she's cutting my hair and talking (which is fine) except she isn't looking at my hair while cutting! She's looking at me through the mirror! I was just about to say something but she looked down and cut. So she finishes up and blowdrys and adds tons of gunk into my hair (which I don't like because my hair goes soo greasy from it the next day). Anyways..she finishes that I shows me in the mirror the back of my head. I just about burst into tears! What do I see...well...I would say there was more than half an inch gone! It was so much shorter. Now...I am just be overexaggerating, I don't know but I've spent the last 4 years growing my hair out since it grows so slow! It looked much shorter to me. Now..here's where my question comes in! I go to pay with my debit card and it asks me if I would like to leave a tip. I pressed no because I thought she did not do a good job and I was not satisfied. Was it rude not to tip her? I normally always tip my regular hairdresser..but she has always been great with me and has been with me every step of my hair growing process!

So..opinions please

Oh and to add: She isn't a new girl. I've seen her there many times before. I didn't go to my regular hairdresser because she just had a baby and she won't be back for a while.

 

[kdibattista]

If you were not happy with the service that you clearly stated you wanted then IMO it's not rude

 

[WonderfulDreamer2]

A tip is for a job well done...not just the job....that's what the "cost" is for. She did not do what you asked. She did what she wanted, or rather, it sounds like she wasn't paying attention. I think it's more rude that she did a bad job than that you did not tip. I get sick and tired of people expecting a tip just for doing what they are supposed to be doing. Not for doing it well.

 

[MushyMushy]

No, but I think you should have expressed your displeasure to her so she'll know what she did wrong. As it is, she probably just thought you were cheap.

 

[Equidae]

I don't think it's rude. You weren't happy and she didn't do what you wanted. At least you had the presence of mind not to tip. I once had such a bad haircut (I have curly hair and asked for just a trim) that I ended up with a curly mullet I was so traumatized, but actually tipped her. I have no idea why I tipped her, I must have been in shock!

 

[angel_bright05]

No, but I think you should have expressed your displeasure to her so she'll know what she did wrong. As it is, she probably just thought you were cheap.

That's what I thought when I got home. I just paid and bolted.

 

[arielsleepingbeauty]

If you are unhaopy with the service then you shave the right not to tip. I am just wondering why you would go to anyone else if you are that picky? Where was your regualr hairdresser?. If you were only going for a trim couldn;t you wait until your regualr worker returned.

 

[Steffi]

I don't think it's rude. You weren't happy and she didn't do what you wanted. At least you had the presence of mind not to tip. I once had such a bad haircut (I have curly hair and asked for just a trim) that I ended up with a curly mullet I was so traumatized, but actually tipped her. I have no idea why I tipped her, I must have been in shock!

I've had that happen to me, just recently. The haircut was so bad that I actually ended up emailing the salon about it, but I still tipped the girl. I have no idea why.

ETA: I don't think it's wrong not to tip if you were totally unhappy with the service. I think a tip should be given as a thank you for a job well done.

 

[LiLIrishChick63]

if you weren't happy with the cut, then no it's not rude. although, she probably had no idea why. did you tell her she cut it too short? maybe next time you go to get it cut, tell your regular hairdresser and she'll relay the message.

 

[angel_bright05]

If you are unhaopy with the service then you shave the right not to tip. I am just wondering why you would go to anyone else if you are that picky? Where was your regualr hairdresser?. If you were only going for a trim couldn;t you wait until your regualr worker returned.

I added it in at the end why. My regular hairdresser just had a baby and I was in desperate need of a haircut. It couldn't wait until she returned (which I think won't be for a while). It was only a small trim so I figured anyone could handle it. Oh well...I learned my lesson. I should be good now until my regular returns.

 

[figment52]

That's what I thought when I got home. I just paid and bolted.

Call the shop tomorrow and explain to the manager what happened and why you did not tip; ask him/her to relay the message to the cutter.

 

[Nala2007]

I don't know about telling the manager, but I do think she needs to be addressed. And no I don't think it was rude at all. We are usually pretty big tippers, anywhere from 18 to 30 percent. I know it sounds like a lot, but if it is a regular waitress, manicurist, etc... then I will tip large, you know good help is hard to find! You have to take care of the people who take care of you! BUT I would definitely not feel bad for not tipping if I was truly unhappy.

 

[dreamcometrue]

I always tip regardless...I may not tip as much when I am not satisfied, but I always give something...but I certainly understand why you didn't tip. I really think you should have told her you were not happy with the way she cut your hair though. She probably has no idea how unhappy you were, and alas, has no idea why you did not tip. Now you just look like you are cheap!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

No, but I think you should have expressed your displeasure to her so she'll know what she did wrong. As it is, she probably just thought you were cheap.

What you said.

If you are unhaopy with the service then you shave the right not to tip. I am just wondering why you would go to anyone else if you are that picky? Where was your regualr hairdresser?. If you were only going for a trim couldn;t you wait until your regualr worker returned.

This was my thought as well. The same guy has been cutting my hair since I was about 5 and honestly, I am going to cry when he retires! If he isn't available, I just do without.

 

[arielsleepingbeauty]

I added it in at the end why. My regular hairdresser just had a baby and I was in desperate need of a haircut. It couldn't wait until she returned (which I think won't be for a while). It was only a small trim so I figured anyone could handle it. Oh well...I learned my lesson. I should be good now until my regular returns.

Sorry, i guess I missed that. I think that you should call the salon and tell them about your bad service. Thye would want to know since their reputation is on the line. Plus you said that she used hot water and burned your scalp. That definatley is a huge issue, especially if she is doing it to a child . I know my 6 year old would never complain if it was too hot. That would concern me.
I too have had the same hairdresser for years. I have followed her to 3 different salons. She will be on maternity leave in May so i have booked my appointment for a few weeks before then.