Giving Gifts to Your Hairdresser during the Holidays
It is always thoughtful to give your hairdresser a gift over the holidays! Depending on your relationship, you can give a physical item or a more personal gift. For a close friend, consider a cozy throw, nice candle, or gourmet food. A practical gift could be new shears, a cordless flat iron, or styling products. Gift cards from beauty and department stores ensure you get the perfect gift.
Get something your hairdresser talked about wanting or needing, so they can actually use it. A small gift is a nice gesture for a friendly relationship.
For exceptional service, tip up to 25 percent.
A small extra gift shows appreciation for a friendly hairdresser you know well.
Holiday Tipping Etiquette for Hairdressers
A standard holiday tip for hairstylists is to double your normal 20 percent tip. For a $100 total bill, tip $20 between the colorist and stylist instead of $10-$12.
For frequent customers, the proper holiday tip for a hairdresser, barber, manicurist, or massage therapist is equal to the price paid for one visit.
Monetary Gifts: A holiday tip of $25 to $50 is appropriate if you tip each time you visit the salon. If you visit often and forgo a tip during each session, the holiday tip should mirror the cost of one session.
For good service, tip 15% to 20% or more. Tip 18% – 22% for good hair coloring and 25% for excellent service.
Holiday Gift Giving and Tipping Guidelines
Give your mail carrier modest gifts such as coffee, baked goods, or flowers to show appreciation.