Tipping Question

[tunatartare]

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]

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]

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]

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]

15-20% tip plus dinner sounds great!

[Glitter650]

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.