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Should I tip if I go back to get something fixed?

If you as the client have to go out of your way and back to the salon to fix something that should have been done during the original appointment, Hardges says tipping isn't necessary. “When I am fixing a mistake I made, I don't expect a tip and will in most cases refuse the tip,” Hardges says.



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According to Consumer Reports, you should tip at least 15% of the service fee, even if the service wasn't the best. Consumer Reports also says to “never skip a tip.” But, it adds, if your service was really bad, speak to the manager. Ultimately, the decision about whether or not to tip is up to you.

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$100 service = $20 tip. $150 service = $30 tip. $200 service = $40 tip. $300 service = $60 tip.

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Ultimately, tipping is a way to show gratitude for the work hairstylists do, and it should be a voluntary expression of appreciation based on the quality of service and the overall experience, Jarvis says.

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So whether you get a basic trim, a blowout, a major color change (like the super-trendy blue hair you've been saving on IG), 20 percent is the rule of thumb. Here's a simple guide if quick math also isn't your strong suit: $25 service = $5 tip. $50 service = $10 tip.

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Labor makes up 50% of the cost of a haircut. With labor shortages/mismatches labor costs are skyrocketing.

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