I'll just ask Lurker's mom to do it when we visit her. Here's my Hair Cuttery story. Had put off a cut for too long, hair was long, bangs ridiculous. So I said 'fuck it' and walked into a Hair Cuttery; the door was held open for me by the hairdresser smoking out front.
She followed me in and sat me down; went to put on the bib, and I had to request having my hair washed first. After the wash, and a super-vigorous towel-drying of my hair that I haven't experienced since childhood aren't they supposed to pat your hair dry now?! I explain a trim of the back; say 2", and my bangs trimmed. She then proceeds to just cut my hair two inches shorter. By that, I mean just cut straight across, no layering, no attempt at style, just a flat big-scissors cut all the way around.
Like my mom used to do when I was 5. That took about 7 seconds. She came for my bangs, and I cringed Didn't bother to wipe any hair off my face, of course. She then went to take off the bib and I asked if she was going to dry it. She sighed, and picked up the blow dryer, and proceeded to singe my scalp all over with the intensity of the heat and closeness. I was very sorry I asked; it probably set back the health of my hair a year. When done, my hair looked dry and non-shiny. She then whisked the bib off, paused, canted her head, and declared it was the best cut she'd done all day!
I've heard similar stories constantly about other victims of HC and SC. I'm very particular about my hair, even though it's kept fairly short. Having said that, most places around here do quick, shitty jobs, and I tip them appropriately. A few months ago I found an older Asian lady who does a great job, and I've stuck with her.
Before I was in the military, I knew a young lady at a Fantastic Sams. Normally I shied away from chains, but she was good. It reflected in the fact that everyone went to her, even while many of the other chairs were open. So if it's good, I'll tip a couple of bucks. If it's not what I asked for, they get the exact amount for the cut. I too value my haircuts at 20 dollars. I've been going to the same stylist for over 10 years now,I 've followed him through salon changes, and now he runs his own place and all.
When I get my hair dyed, both amounts jump way up, but what with getting a part time job during university, I don't see that happening again in the near future.
Then again, I'm known for being a generous, yet fair, tipper. Good service gets rewarded, bad service, not so much! I just moved out here to Philly - today was my first haircut out here. Other than the eight months I spent in France, I had gone to my hair stylist in Omaha for over two decades. Sitting down in that chair at supercuts was not a relaxing experience. Ars Praefectus et Subscriptor.
That said, Hardges says that the general rule of thumb when it comes to tipping your hairdresser is at least 20 percent if you're pleased with all aspects of your service—whether you got a major haircut, a basic trim, or a blowout. Hardges says, generally, salons will charge accordingly if it's a longer service, so the 20 percent rule should suffice. But IMO, if your hairstylist is spending more than three hours adding highlights, bleaching your strands , or dyeing your hair , you should consider tipping closer to 22 or 25 percent —especially if you love the end result.
The whole idea of tipping based on inconvenience works both ways. Ah, the age-old debate: How much do you tip your hairstylist for free or quick! You can probs guess my answer are you sensing a theme here?! If you don't feel comfortable giving your stylist extra tips for the holidays, treating them to a skincare or makeup gift set —like the ones below—is a sweet gesture too.
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And this applys to all quick cut places: mastercuts, Regis, etc. Well it may have been awhile since any of you have stepped into a supercuts it had been for me , but as a mom with no time on my hands I made a quick stop when I was at the mall using my GymBucks : I needed a trim so got a haircut and when I paid I told her to keep the change which came to over a 3 dollar tip for her.
She gave me a weird look and it made me think I know I do at my regular salon Newest First. JustAName, It's definitely protocol to tip at any salon, even a "discount one. JustAName, I do.
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