Tipping Question

tunatartare · #1 10-26-2006, 08:12 PM

So I finally got my act together and made an appointment with a salon/spa to get my hair cut and straightened tomorrow after work. The straightening takes several hours (at least 4-5) and the spa closes at 7pm. Since I can only get there at 5:30 at earliest, the owner agreed to do me a favor and stay late and do my hair personally so that I can get it done tomorrow. Obviously a 15% tip just isn't going to cut it for him. How much should I tip him? Should I also offer to have dinner delivered to the salon?

cutie_cat_4ever · #2 10-26-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

So I finally got my act together and made an appointment with a salon/spa to get my hair cut and straightened tomorrow after work. The straightening takes several hours (at least 4-5) and the spa closes at 7pm. Since I can only get there at 5:30 at earliest, the owner agreed to do me a favor and stay late and do my hair personally so that I can get it done tomorrow. Obviously a 15% tip just isn't going to cut it for him. How much should I tip him? Should I also offer to have dinner delivered to the salon?

Depending how often you go to the salon. I personally don't go too often, maybe twice a year. So once I do, I usually tip generously. My suggestion in cases like these, since he volunteered to stay over 7pm, make a rough estimate how much he gets paid by the hour and multiply it by the amount of hours it went over on top of the 15% you give him. That way it sounds fair. And also having dinner delivered would be a really great gesture since it sounds like it'll go till 9ish or so. It's just a way to show him how much you appreciate his service

That's just me

blueangel · #3 10-26-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

So I finally got my act together and made an appointment with a salon/spa to get my hair cut and straightened tomorrow after work. The straightening takes several hours (at least 4-5) and the spa closes at 7pm. Since I can only get there at 5:30 at earliest, the owner agreed to do me a favor and stay late and do my hair personally so that I can get it done tomorrow. Obviously a 15% tip just isn't going to cut it for him. How much should I tip him? Should I also offer to have dinner delivered to the salon?

I would tip the shampoo person ($5 or more depending on the salon) and anyone else that works on your hair other than the owner. You generally don't tip the owners of salons.. but dinner is a really nice gesture. I would call ahead and tell him how much you appreciate how he's staying late for you and that you want to buy him dinner. Then give him a few choices off the menu from a couple of very nice restaurants.

tunatartare · #4 10-26-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

I would tip the shampoo person ($5 or more depending on the salon) and anyone else that works on your hair other than the owner. You generally don't tip the owners of salons.. but dinner is a really nice gesture. I would call ahead and tell him how much you appreciate how he's staying late for you and that you want to buy him dinner. Then give him a few choices off the menu from a couple of very nice restaurants.

From what I understood, the owner is the person who's actually going to be doing my hair, which is why I'm sure of how much to tip.

valkyrie · #5 10-26-2006, 09:47 PM

I'd tip the owner if he's doing your hair -- he's free to decline to accept if it offends him.

I always start at 20% with salon tips -- I'd probably give him 25-30%, and I think offering to buy dinner is an awesome idea.

Drolefille · #6 10-27-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

From what I understood, the owner is the person who's actually going to be doing my hair, which is why I'm sure of how much to tip.

See I get my hair done by the owner of a salon and I was taught you do NOT tip the owner because she (he) makes enough off of everyone. Dinner sounds great with the tip on top though because this is a special deal.

LPIDelta · #7 10-27-2006, 09:38 AM

If someone does a service for you, and does a good job, you should tip them regardless of their status. As someone else mentioned, the owner can decline if inappropriate. You might, however, choose to strictly stick to 15%.

I think dinner sounds great and I would offer a tip as others have said. I tip very well at salons because I want the stylist to remember me and do a good job every time I come in.

adpiucf · #8 10-27-2006, 10:18 AM

15-20% tip plus dinner sounds great!

Glitter650 · #9 10-27-2006, 01:25 PM

I've always heard the rule that it's not necessary to top the owner of a salon, or the proprietor of any business if they are the ones that help you. Since he is doing a special favor, I'd say a standard 15-20 % and dinner seems completely fair.