How Much to Tip Hair Stylist (2025 Guide)
Quick Answer:
Tip your hair stylist 15-20% of the total service cost. For a $100 haircut and color, tip $15-$20. Tip on the pre-discount price if you used a coupon.
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Standard Hair Stylist Tipping Rates
Hair service tips follow these guidelines:
- Standard haircut: 15-20% of the service cost
- Color services: 15-20% of the total
- Exceptional service or complex styles: 20-25%
- Corrective color work: 20-25% (it's difficult work)
Who to Tip at the Salon
Multiple people may serve you at a salon:
- Tip your main stylist 15-20% of their services
- Tip colorist separately if different from stylist
- Tip the shampoo person $3-$5
- Tip assistants who help with blowouts $5-$10
Special Tipping Situations
Adjust your tip for these scenarios:
- Using a coupon: Tip on the original price, not discounted
- Receiving a free service: Tip as if you paid full price
- Unhappy with results: Tip normally, discuss concerns with management
- Salon owner: It's now customary to tip salon owners too