At my last hair salon appointment they recently changed to "gratuity-free" but it cost $60 for the cheapest haircut, and $300/hr for dye jobs and the stylist absolutely just ran up the clock while I was there. And then she still gave me guff when I didn't tip.
Speaking from the perspective of an independent stylist here. There’s a lot happening in the background at salons. A lot of that money goes to product, rent, continued education, license renewal, etc. the chances that your stylist is taking home even half of that $60 is low. Not to mention, we don’t get PTO or sick leave like most people. We have to constantly have a cushion in case we get sick or want to take a vacation. Not saying they should have given you trouble for not tipping at a gratuity-free salon, but just putting my two cents out there.
People act like stylists are just chomping at the bit to take allll your money, but you can absolutely find a meat grinder run of the mill salon that will give you a mediocre haircut with no shampoo or style for $20. Go to that place if upset about the prices. There is always a reason why places charge what they charge. Period.
So they should charge more then, to cover the costs? Y’all set your prices. That’s not our issue as customers if you don’t set your prices high enough to cover everything in the background. Also, just because people don’t find sense in your comment doesn’t make them bots lmao there’s a reason you’re getting downvoted, girl
My entire point is that not everybody has the freedom to set their own prices. Most stylists working at a bigger salon work commission and a percentage of their service price goes to the owner. THAT is why they expect and accept tips. I myself am an independent stylist who sets their own prices and DOESN’T accept tips. Not everybody is so lucky.
Redditors like to think they’re experts on everything because they live in an echo chamber. I’m providing a very real perspective as somebody who is experienced in the industry.
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u/Erin_Derrick_Art 7h ago
At my last hair salon appointment they recently changed to "gratuity-free" but it cost $60 for the cheapest haircut, and $300/hr for dye jobs and the stylist absolutely just ran up the clock while I was there. And then she still gave me guff when I didn't tip.