I want to know why people think it acceptable to walk out of a salon prasing their stylist and not tip them.?

As a stylist, I've seen it all, but I absolutly hate when people undervalue my proffession by not tipping.


The hair industry is the only registered trade that is educated, pays for all of their equipment ( just to give u an idea a good pair of scissors runs about 300$ and you need way more than one pair) , and pays a lisence fee every 3 years, but we get paid min. wage.


It takes skill, practice and an artistic eye to do what I do every day (and I do mean every day because thats how much I have to work to put food on the table) not to mention how physicaly demanding it can be having your arms in the air, leaning over shampoo bowls, or getting carpel syndrome. We are of course not offered medical insurance.


So it really ticks me off when people barter with my reasonable prices, (they almost want me to pay them to do their hair) rave about how much they love it and walk out without tipping.


We survive on our tips, if you don't want to tip, petition the gov. to provide a livable wageI want to know why people think it acceptable to walk out of a salon prasing their stylist and not tip them.?
People want cheap clothing, food and other goods and services. Many think nothing of dropping $100.00 for dinner for two and then stiff the waitperson. This is ignorance and insensitivity and greed. I suggest that the owner of your salon post a sign that lets clients know that it's expected (in a nice way) to include a tip. [Perhaps something like: ';Please let our stylists know with a gratuity that you are pleased with their work. If you are not satisfied then please let the manager know.';] S/he could also raise prices to include a tip and give the employees a percentage of the total bill. I for one value my hair stylist and willingly pay her fee, a tip and a Christmas gift plus I take her out for occasional lunches. Unfortunately some people are just cheap. You can encourage them to find another salon and just not be available to them - suggest that they go to the beauty school or to a new stylist. This is one way to manage the cheapos out of your way so you can focus on the clients who are more 'rewarding.'I want to know why people think it acceptable to walk out of a salon prasing their stylist and not tip them.?
I don't mean to be rude here.





Do you charge $8 a haircut or $200?


I think that could make the difference.


Also, are you the owner.





Carpel synd. is the worst. Have you considered doing another profession before it gets worse.
Do hairdressers really make minimum wage? I pay $35 for a 30 minute haircut. I know they have to pay rent, and that the owner may take some off the top, but that should be $70 an hour, not $5 (or whatever is minimum wage right now.)





I always tip 20% regardless of how expensive the haircut is (same as at a restaurant unless it's really horrible service- then 15%).
Teachers are underpaid too, why not tip them? How about $10 per month from each student?


Why not try another occupation?
Waitresses think the same way. It is so dissapointing to have a table praise you service and leave a lousy tip. Or even worse leaving nothing but one of those ministry cards. Nothing against Christianity, but that whitness pamphlet wont buy my kids food! Waitresses only make 2.38 and hour. They live on tips, and when their checks come they are lucky to get anything at all. While we aren't making people look gorgeous like you are we sure are working our butts off to get the food and drinks to the table!





I always tip my stylist. AND nail tech.





I guess my point is that you are not alone.
the other day i was charged 70 dollars for a haircut...pardon me...not even a hair cut, but a trim.





It was not a posh salon, it was one step up above master cuts.





The hair stylist first saw my hair and told me it was uncuttable. She then asked me to comb my hair for her before she 'attempted' to cut it! She then said my hair was in the worst condition she has ever seen!! She then asked me what I wanted, and I told her something that would suit my face. So..she cut my hair way shorter than what I asked for, in one length, no style, nothing. She said she was done, and she flat ironed my hair, she then praised me on how healthy my hair is, and believe me it is. And then told me that a shoulder lenght bob with short layers and bangs would look really good on me. But she said this cut was fine, becuase I looked like a person who couldn't keep up with my appearance.





I was completely insulted, and completely pissed off.





Have you ever thought that people don't have enough balls to say to your face that you did a **** job, becuase I know I don't.





nonetheless I paid my 70 dollar bill and even left her a 15% tip.





ps. you know that you'll make a crappy living as a hair stylist, and you're the one who continues to work in this feild. so why don't you just shut the **** up.
Your narrative implies that you are the salon owner. If that is the case, it is your own business and so you are not subject to ';minimum wage';. Why do you not increase your prices to produce the equivalent of a ';tip-inclusive'; price for the service. Tipping a hair stylist is certainly not common here in the UK. Tipping is the main reasons why UK hotel workers and restaurant workers love American tourists
I think that those people really do not know better. No one has ever told them, or they don't frequent salons. If you are the actual owner of a salon, etiquette dictates that the owners are not to be tipped (not sure why..maybe it is an insult to them?)