How Much to Tip an Esthetician
15–20%
Tip estheticians 15–20% of the service price, the same as other salon services. That covers facials, waxing, brow shaping, lash extensions and lifts, and spray tans. Lash fills count too.
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How much to tip, situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Facial | 15–20% |
| Waxing | 15–20%, min $3–5 |
| Brow shaping or tint | 15–20%, min $3 |
| Full set of lash extensions | 20% |
| Lash fill | 15–20% |
| Medical spa treatment (Botox, laser) | Not expected |
Esthetician / lash tech tip on common prices
| Price | 15% | 20% |
|---|---|---|
| $25 | $3.75 | $5.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $10.00 |
| $75 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
Worth knowing
- Treatments done by nurses or doctors in a medical setting are generally not tipped.
Working it out by hand? See how to calculate a tip. Travelling? Customs differ abroad: tipping by country.
Questions people ask
Do you tip a lash tech?
Yes, 15–20% of the service price for extensions, fills and lifts.
Do you tip for waxing?
Yes, 15–20%, with a few dollars minimum for small areas like brows or lip.