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anonymous20
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another tipping question-highlights
I haven't gotten highlights in so long!
The price is $95 out of her house
What should I tip? Thanks!
Message edited 11/24/2014 10:35:34 AM.
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NervousNell
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
I do 20%.
So $20
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| Posted 11/24/14 10:38 AM |
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loveus
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another tipping question-highlights
Since it is out of her house I would just round up to $100.
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| Posted 11/24/14 10:46 AM |
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JennZ
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another tipping question-highlights
Out of her house or not, I would tip for the service NOT the place.
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| Posted 11/24/14 11:08 AM |
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alli3131
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by JennZ
Out of her house or not, I would tip for the service NOT the place.
The difference here is that in a salon part of the cost goes to the owner....many times they have to rent the chair.
In her home its all hers.
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| Posted 11/24/14 11:10 AM |
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chilltocam
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another tipping question-highlights
I always tip 20%
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| Posted 11/24/14 11:23 AM |
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LiveandLearn
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
I get my hair done at someone's home and I tip 20%. For me it is the service and not the location so I think the tip is deserved.
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| Posted 11/24/14 11:52 AM |
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BargainMama
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another tipping question-highlights
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
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blu6385
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by BargainMama
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
this is how I look at it too but I would still probably tip something. I would probably do $10 max
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JDubs
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by blu6385
Posted by BargainMama
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
this is how I look at it too but I would still probably tip something. I would probably do $10 max
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| Posted 11/24/14 12:36 PM |
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TheLucille2
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by NervousNell
I do 20%.
So $20
Same. Even if she does pocket a little more, make her day. You're probably paying a little less than you would at a salon, too.
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| Posted 11/24/14 12:59 PM |
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DWKS810
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by BargainMama
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
I get where you're coming from but just wanted to point out that she doesn't have zero overhead, she has to pay personally for the chemicals and other materials used for the highlights. My sister is a hair stylist and I basically pay for the materials she uses when she does my hair for free, a salon would cover that if it were reversed. I always tip even if they work independently because I always assume there's some kind of overhead I'm not thinking of.
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BargainMama
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by DWKS810
Posted by BargainMama
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
I get where you're coming from but just wanted to point out that she doesn't have zero overhead, she has to pay personally for the chemicals and other materials used for the highlights. My sister is a hair stylist and I basically pay for the materials she uses when she does my hair for free, a salon would cover that if it were reversed. I always tip even if they work independently because I always assume there's some kind of overhead I'm not thinking of.
Of course. I meant no rent of a building, no rent of a chair, etc.
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| Posted 11/24/14 1:15 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by DWKS810
Posted by BargainMama
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
I get where you're coming from but just wanted to point out that she doesn't have zero overhead, she has to pay personally for the chemicals and other materials used for the highlights. My sister is a hair stylist and I basically pay for the materials she uses when she does my hair for free, a salon would cover that if it were reversed. I always tip even if they work independently because I always assume there's some kind of overhead I'm not thinking of.
That might be the case that she has expenses but then it would be assumed that since this is her business she would work those costs into the price she charges. So those "costs" would be worked into what she charges. I think it is different since it is it your sister she doesn't charge you so it is nice to cover the supplies needed and a bit extra. If she was doing it for free, it would be a different question.
I don't think anyone suggests not tipping anything if she wants to. Just that the "rule of thumb" is that you don't generally have to tip self employed/business owners. If she is happy with the job done I am sure a tip is always welcome, but the amount might be different than an employee of a salon where 20% is customary.
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ISpoilHim
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another tipping question-highlights
I just had highlights done at home by someone. It was $85. I had a hundred dollar bill on me. I planned to give her the whole hundred. But when I gave it to her, she never even asked if I needed change. Just took the hundred and said thank you. I thought that was pretty rude.
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HomeIsWithU
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
If it's out of her house then she owns the business. I don't tip if they own the business. If it was a stylist at a salon I would tip $10.
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NervousNell
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by DWKS810
Posted by BargainMama
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
I get where you're coming from but just wanted to point out that she doesn't have zero overhead, she has to pay personally for the chemicals and other materials used for the highlights. My sister is a hair stylist and I basically pay for the materials she uses when she does my hair for free, a salon would cover that if it were reversed. I always tip even if they work independently because I always assume there's some kind of overhead I'm not thinking of.
I want to say that I do tip my at home stylist, however the items you mention like color, chemicals etc- should be covered in the price she charges- in this case the $95. She should be charging enough to cover her time, her materials and a profit margin.
Overhead is more things like rent, salaries of employees etc
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Sash
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another tipping question-highlights
20% about 19-20 bucks. Usually home stylist are cheaper anyway.
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| Posted 11/24/14 2:29 PM |
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DWKS810
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by DWKS810
Posted by BargainMama
This debate shows up here a lot. She works out of her home, so has zero overhead, and doesn't work for a "boss" that she has to pay a portion of her earnings to. So that $95 is all going in her pocket, vs maybe $45 of it at a salon. I don't get my hair done, but I don't tend to tip self employed people.
I get where you're coming from but just wanted to point out that she doesn't have zero overhead, she has to pay personally for the chemicals and other materials used for the highlights. My sister is a hair stylist and I basically pay for the materials she uses when she does my hair for free, a salon would cover that if it were reversed. I always tip even if they work independently because I always assume there's some kind of overhead I'm not thinking of.
I want to say that I do tip my at home stylist, however the items you mention like color, chemicals etc- should be covered in the price she charges- in this case the $95. She should be charging enough to cover her time, her materials and a profit margin.
Overhead is more things like rent, salaries of employees etc
I know, just playing devils advocate and pointing out that there are different costs associated with either scenario that someone might not realize. Either way if the price is reasonable and I can swing it I try to tip.
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JRsMaMa
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
My hair salon is pretty inexpensive...that being said I tip my stylist 20% and even more when she does me at her house because it's usually an inconvenience for her since it's on her days off.
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hmm
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another tipping question-highlights
out of her house she keeps all the profit so I would not tip
In fact, even in a salon, if the owner is your nail tech , hairdresser etc, they should not except a tip as they keep the full profit.
years ago I went to a salon and the owner NEVER took a tip for the above stated reason.
I am sure I am the minority
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hmm
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by ISpoilHim
I just had highlights done at home by someone. It was $85. I had a hundred dollar bill on me. I planned to give her the whole hundred. But when I gave it to her, she never even asked if I needed change. Just took the hundred and said thank you. I thought that was pretty rude.
I would have asked for change, it was RUDE of her to assume
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hmm
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by JRsMaMa
My hair salon is pretty inexpensive...that being said I tip my stylist 20% and even more when she does me at her house because it's usually an inconvenience for her since it's on her days off.
see, to me its not an inconvenience bc she knows she is making the full profit and its worth it to instead of sharing with the salon or else she would not do it
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| Posted 11/24/14 4:09 PM |
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bunnyluck
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another tipping question-highlights
I would give a little something - $10. Agree, it's out the house and she owns her own business so I don't think think 20% is necessary. In geneal with salon treatments I sometimes look at hours/length of service and give based on that $8-15 per hour not always a strict 20%..
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JRsMaMa
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Re: another tipping question-highlights
Posted by hmm
Posted by JRsMaMa
My hair salon is pretty inexpensive...that being said I tip my stylist 20% and even more when she does me at her house because it's usually an inconvenience for her since it's on her days off.
see, to me its not an inconvenience bc she knows she is making the full profit and its worth it to instead of sharing with the salon or else she would not do it
She always feels bad taking it and always offers change but she is doing me a favor by working out of her home so I see it as me inconveniencing her. Plus I LOVE my hairdresser so I don't mind at all. But this is a very personal choice for people. I am just a good tipper I guess especially to people who go out of their way for me.
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