K.B.
I always ask what the tipping policy is. The salon where I get my hair done does not allow tipping, the stylists are employees and are paid a salary, but I do give small gifts for bday and Christmas. My groomer didn't accept tips either but there again small gifts were given at the holidays. I have found that most people don't get offended when I ask what the tipping policy is. It saves me the embarrassment of not tipping when I should and it saves the provider from potentially getting into trouble with their employer too. When I do tip it is usually 15 to 20%. 15% if service was so so or average and 20% if it was excellent. Hope this helps.