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12-21-2015 06:49 PM
I am taking my elderly mother to get the works at the hair salon on Wednesday. She is fairly new there, maybe about 4 or 6 months. She has the owner do her hair. It costs $88 and she gives a $20 tip. She is on a fixed income. Does she have to give a monetary tip for the holiday? If so how much?I was thinking she could give him $30 or $35 instead of the usually $20.TIA
12-21-2015 06:58 PM - edited 12-21-2015 06:59 PM
@Jordan2 wrote:I am taking my elderly mother to get the works at the hair salon on Wednesday. She is fairly new there, maybe about 4 or 6 months. She has the owner do her hair. It costs $88 and she gives a $20 tip. She is on a fixed income. Does she have to give a monetary tip for the holiday? If so how much?I was thinking she could give him $30 or $35 instead of the usually $20.TIA
@Jordan2 Your idea is absolute fine, and kind, but not required. I'm sure the stylist will appreciate it, but he also probably doesn't expect anything.
12-21-2015 07:03 PM
That is just fine, but not even necessary. Your mother is on a fixed income and the owner is still working and owns the salon. I myself had my hair cut today and this is only the second time I've been to her. Also on a fixed income I gave an additional $10.
12-21-2015 07:05 PM
I go to a two person shop, and I give my stylist 30.00 in a card. I also give each woman a loaf of apple bread, because they really like it.
12-21-2015 07:16 PM
You do not have to give a holiday gift. Her regular tip is generous.
12-21-2015 07:23 PM
Not at all. Her tip is plenty.
I think that gift giving has really gotten out of hand.
Christmas shouldn't be stressful for anyone.
It is the time of year for peace and happiness
12-21-2015 07:33 PM
@Sister Golden Hair wrote:Not at all. Her tip is plenty.
I think that gift giving has really gotten out of hand.
Christmas shouldn't be stressful for anyone.
It is the time of year for peace and happiness
I agree with you.
12-21-2015 07:34 PM
I don't change my tip for Christmas.
12-21-2015 07:35 PM
You don't "have" to give anyone anything.
12-21-2015 07:39 PM
I also have just switched to a new stylist. Been to him maybe three times. I tip well over 20%, only because I'm very pleased. I won't be making it in to see him until after Christmas, and will have a pricey ticket. So I don't think I'll give an additional gift this year. Maybe next year, if I'm still with him. My relative is a hair stylist, and I can tell you, they really appreciate the extra cash, but it's a personal preference whether one chooses to tip above or give extra money. If I were a stylist, I wouldn't expect extra from seniors, especially your mom also having a hefty ticket. Her bussiness should be appreciated. One thing I can add...don't bother with a mug, or candy either...you'd be better off upping the tip even 5 bucks if you feel you really want to give something.
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