How Much to Tip a Hairdresser
15–20%
Tip a hairdresser 15–20% of the service price, before any product purchases. For a cut and color, the tip is on the full service total. Give the shampoo assistant $3–5 separately if they are not your stylist.
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How much to tip, situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Haircut | 15–20% |
| Color, highlights or balayage | 20% of the full service |
| Shampoo or blow-dry assistant | $3–5 |
| Salon owner cutting your hair | 15–20% (owners are tipped now too) |
| Stylist fixed a bad cut free | Tip on what it would have cost |
Hairdresser 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
- Don't tip on shampoo or products you buy at the counter.
- If a colorist and a cutter both work on you, split the tip by the share of the work, or tip each 15–20% of their part.
- Around the holidays, many regulars give the cost of one appointment.
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 salon owner?
The old rule was no. Today most people tip an owner-stylist the same 15–20% as anyone else, and most owners accept.
How much do you tip for highlights or color?
15–20% of the full service price, including the color. On a $180 color service, that's $27–36.
Should I tip the person who washes my hair?
Yes, $3–5 in cash if they are an assistant and not your stylist.