Do You Have To Give Your Hair Stylist A Holiday Gift

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

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

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@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.

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

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.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

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.

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

Iwantcoffee · ‎03-11-2010

You do not have to give a holiday gift. Her regular tip is generous.

Sister Golden Hair · ‎03-09-2010

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

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

@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.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I don't change my tip for Christmas.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

You don't "have" to give anyone anything.

Dazlin · ‎03-14-2010

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.