Christmas tipping for hair stylists
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libertytyranny
Dream Stealer
I don't usually do any more tipping than usual..(I tip well my hair chick is awesome!) but if you feel like the stylist deserves a lil something extra a nice extra 5-10 percent would probably be a nice gesture
Admittedly, I don't know how their pay scale is set up. I'm assuming like wait staff's. So, since they may not always have a steady flow of clients and I do know that there is a chair rental fee, I am going to guess that tips are what really brings them the money. Based off that, I say to tip a bit more. It is the holidays and wouldn't we all appreciate a little extra cash? Now if she is greedy and you know she is expecting a bigger tip since it is the holidays, I say don't do it.
Dye Tied
Garden Variety Gnome
I tip more and give a gift. It could be an ornament, wine or whatever your hairdresser likes.
» Holiday Tipping Guide
Holiday tipping etiquette - Chambersburg Public Opinion
» Holiday Tipping Guide
Holiday tipping etiquette - Chambersburg Public Opinion
kwillia
n/a
I disagree. If she's good enough to keep going to for the past 8 years... she's certainly worth a bigger than usual tip and so what if the stylist expects it... she should expect to be recognized by a frequent customer that she's been pleasing for almost a decade.
acommondisaster
Active Member
I always thought that if you use the same stylist throughout the year, the general rule for a Christmas gift (generally money in a card) should be equal to the amount of a regular visit. Or a gift, but most stylists can probably use the extra dough. 
angelbaby
Active Member
Here's a couple different scenarios....
Christmas Holiday Tipping Etiquette
Christmas is a great time of year to remember those people who serve you regularly. Since it only occurs once a year, holiday tipping can be a source of holiday stress, but it need not be so. I recommend a gift or a tasteful Christmas card with a tip inside. Delivery should occur in the month of December prior to Christmas day. Tip those who serve you all year long and with whom you have a personal relationship.
Maid - one week's pay. This is for maids in your employ whom you pay directly. If you use a service and never know who is coming out, don't tip at all.
Gardener - $20-50.
USPS Mail carrier - Non-cash gifts with value up to $20. This is for mail carriers that you know and see regularly. Read more below.
UPS - Regular driver - $15.
FedEx - Not allowed to accept cash gifts, but a gift up to $25 in value is permissible.
Apartment building superintendent - $50-200. Tip less if you tip throughout the year.
Apartment Doorman/concierge - $10-80 or more each, depending upon building. The fewer doormen the building has, the more you tip each one. Those who serve you more should get a bigger tip.
Apartment building handyman - $15-40 each.
Apartment building elevator operators - $15-40 each.
Shampoo - $10
Manicurist/pedicurist - $15 or more
Hairdresser/stylist - $15 or more Massage therapist - $15 or more.
Christmas Tip – For Who and How Much?
Babysitter: One evening’s pay, plus a small gift from your child.
Barber: Cost of one haircut, and/or gift.
Beauty salon/hairstylist: $10 to $60 each, giving most to those who provide the most service.Child’s teacher: Give a gift, not cash. Consider a Gift Certificate; fruit basket or picture frame.
Daycare Services: $25-70, plus a small gift from your child.
Dog walker: One week’s pay and/or a gift.
Doormen/Concierge: $10 to $80 each, with a bigger tip for the doormen who serves you more.
Garage attendants and newspaper deliverer: $10 to $30 each.
Housekeeper: One day’s pay.
Mail carrier: Gifts up to $20 each, but no cash. *See the rules below for giving Christmas tips to USPS workers below. Only tip your regular mail carrier that you know and see regularly.
Hairstylist
Budget: Cost of one haircut
Hint: If the same person that cuts your hair, styles, and colors it too, you may want to give more.
Housekeeper
Budget: Up to one week's pay
Hint: If you use a cleaning service and never know who shows up, don't tip at all. But if the same housekeeper comes every week and does a great job, tell her with a holiday tip.
Beautician
Budget: Cost of one session
Hint: If the person who does your nails is the shop's owner, they might refuse your cash tip. But trust us, either way the gesture will be appreciated.
Hope this helped!
Christmas Holiday Tipping Etiquette
Christmas is a great time of year to remember those people who serve you regularly. Since it only occurs once a year, holiday tipping can be a source of holiday stress, but it need not be so. I recommend a gift or a tasteful Christmas card with a tip inside. Delivery should occur in the month of December prior to Christmas day. Tip those who serve you all year long and with whom you have a personal relationship.
Maid - one week's pay. This is for maids in your employ whom you pay directly. If you use a service and never know who is coming out, don't tip at all.
Gardener - $20-50.
USPS Mail carrier - Non-cash gifts with value up to $20. This is for mail carriers that you know and see regularly. Read more below.
UPS - Regular driver - $15.
FedEx - Not allowed to accept cash gifts, but a gift up to $25 in value is permissible.
Apartment building superintendent - $50-200. Tip less if you tip throughout the year.
Apartment Doorman/concierge - $10-80 or more each, depending upon building. The fewer doormen the building has, the more you tip each one. Those who serve you more should get a bigger tip.
Apartment building handyman - $15-40 each.
Apartment building elevator operators - $15-40 each.
Shampoo - $10
Manicurist/pedicurist - $15 or more
Hairdresser/stylist - $15 or more Massage therapist - $15 or more.
Christmas Tip – For Who and How Much?
Babysitter: One evening’s pay, plus a small gift from your child.
Barber: Cost of one haircut, and/or gift.
Beauty salon/hairstylist: $10 to $60 each, giving most to those who provide the most service.Child’s teacher: Give a gift, not cash. Consider a Gift Certificate; fruit basket or picture frame.
Daycare Services: $25-70, plus a small gift from your child.
Dog walker: One week’s pay and/or a gift.
Doormen/Concierge: $10 to $80 each, with a bigger tip for the doormen who serves you more.
Garage attendants and newspaper deliverer: $10 to $30 each.
Housekeeper: One day’s pay.
Mail carrier: Gifts up to $20 each, but no cash. *See the rules below for giving Christmas tips to USPS workers below. Only tip your regular mail carrier that you know and see regularly.
Hairstylist
Budget: Cost of one haircut
Hint: If the same person that cuts your hair, styles, and colors it too, you may want to give more.
Housekeeper
Budget: Up to one week's pay
Hint: If you use a cleaning service and never know who shows up, don't tip at all. But if the same housekeeper comes every week and does a great job, tell her with a holiday tip.
Beautician
Budget: Cost of one session
Hint: If the person who does your nails is the shop's owner, they might refuse your cash tip. But trust us, either way the gesture will be appreciated.
Hope this helped!
I guess I should have clarified that a bit better. There is a difference between the stylist thinking "I'm hoping for a bigger tip since it's the holidays" and the stylist coming out and saying "I'm expecting a bigger tip since it's the holidays". Just because the stylist might be thinking it, doesn't mean she should say it.