Salon Tipping

I too have wondered how much to tip at the Salon. My good friend and neighbor does my hair. So I asked my sister who is a Stylist in another state this question. She told me 10% is pretty typical and reasonable. She also reminded me in home Salon's do not have the overhead, such as booth rent etc. Also the cost of the product used is at a minimal cost no matter where you go, so you are essentially paying for their time. When eating out, I often double my tax and go from there. Arizona being a right to work state Waitresses are paid around $3. an hour. I feel this is so unfair having been in the service industry in other state's. Tips are above and beyond, not what you should have to live off. So for 'good' Wait staff service I have no problem tipping 20%.

My friend owns a salon and she says 20% is appropriate, but I'm with you, it seems high. I'm a massage therapist and some people tip and some people don't. Either way, I'm paid for my services and I charge what I want to make. Tips are bonuses you shouldn't be expecting, don't you think?

I know people that tip 20%. I think it's outrageous personally. They are already getting paid for the service. A tip is a BONUS for making your experience above and beyond. I guess do what you feel in your heart.
For me, 10% is the rule for any salon services.
If you talk about retaurants and being waited on, that is another story, because they are making below minimum wage hourly and they depend on tips for their income.

20% is the standard in a salon spa and most resort spas. If you go to a resort spa some make the gratuity part of your bill so you want to look at that before you go and check their website as often they will let you know what the suggested gratuity is. At Dolce you can tip on your credit card in which case the receptionist will see how you tip or you can tip the service provider directly with cash which is generally received with more gratitude. 20% being the standard not the rule. You can also go to Dolces website and write a review of your services, how you were treated by your service provider and at the front desk. So that they can address your concern. Hope this was helpful.

I am really tired of tips being expected. I think of tips as a way to say "Nice job" or "thanks for the excellent service". In regards to services other than food: if the service was poor or they weren't professional...I don't CARE what is the "standard" I will not tip them period. I will also either, leave a comment with the receptionist or leave a review if they provide comment cards.