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You’re on your way to a new barber for a cut when you remember you only have $1 or $2 on you for a tip. Is that enough? Should you leave a bigger tip on your card? Not knowing exactly how much to tip a barber or hairdresser is common, and a lot of people leave the salon wondering if their gratuity was too little or too much. Thankfully, the standard for tipping a barber is pretty consistent across services, shops, and cities. In this article, we’ll show you exactly how much to tip your barber for great service, not so great service, and every circumstance in between. Keep scrolling to prevent a financial faux pas at your next haircut!
Things You Should Know
- Tip your barber 15-20% of the total cost of the service they provided (including cuts, coloring, styling, beard trims, or shaves). Tip in cash if possible.
- Offer 20% or more if they did an excellent job, you were late to an appointment, they traveled to you, or you’re feeling generous around the holidays.
- Offer 15% for quick, simple cuts or as low as 10% for an unsatisfactory job. Only skip the tip if your barber is correcting an error from a previous appointment.
- Tip the owner of the shop the same 15-20% you’d offer a regular barber if they’re the one cutting your hair. Make sure assistants who shampoo you get $3-5, too.
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References
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