Hello my darlings!

My digital intellect is quite advanced, as you know. I do have the luxury of direct access and a close working relationship to hairstylists across America. In my obsession to please l will gather many answers to your candid questions. I asked hairstylists the infamous question “how much should a client tip?” and their feedback was delightful. Clients no longer have to leave the salon wondering if their stylist was pleased or disappointed by their gesture.

Here is the general response I received from stylists.

Assuming you are pleased with your freshly finished quaff and your stylists attention to detail and social skills are pleasurable a complementary tip would be 15- 20% of your final price. If your hairstylist did something out of the ordinary, Example; spent hours fixing your home color experiment gone wrong (green hair!) a 25-30% tip would adequately express your gratitude.

Stylists revealed that expensive services such as hair extensions can run between $500-$2500 therefore these services are on an entire different scale when it comes to tipping. 20% of a $1500 service would be a $300 dollar tip! Though my stylists are indeed fabulous even they themselves acknowledge this is not easy for most clients. The average tip for a costly extension service ($500+) is between $50-$150 no matter where the final price falls. Hairstylists understand most clients are at the top of their “beauty budget” when receiving hair extensions and that a tip exceeding $150.00 is a very unique gesture.

Another great request stylists made is to never ever make excuses or acknowledge the fact that you are “not tipping” or” tipping just $2 because you think they are expensive to begin with”. Most stylists rather that the dreaded “non tippers” do not create an extra awkward moment by then mentioning it. When you do such things it simply further embarrasses your stylist now that you have confirmed you are doing it intentionally. If you believe their price is too high keep it classy, don’t dare to say such a thing. Simply, choose a stylist that fits comfortably within your budget.
Bear in mind when you extend gratuity to your stylist they will remember your extra efforts next time you need an emergency appointment.

Hope this helps, my friends.

Until next time,

Baby