How Much to Tip a Barber
Tipping is a huge part of any service industry. But how much should you give to your barber? Let's unpack proper barbershop etiquette.
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A clean shave and a good fade can make you feel like a million bucks. And once you find a barber that gets it right, you always go back.
So, how much should you tip as a thank you for their valuable services?
Get the tipping breakdown below.
How much do you tip a barber for a haircut?
You should tip 15% - 20% of the entire bill for good service. You can tip more for exceptional service or less if you felt the work was inadequate.
For good service, it's customary to tip your barber 20% for a $30 haircut. The final amount you'd expect to pay is $36.
Haircut tip amount based on location
How much you tip may change depending on your area. This is what you should know about the following locales:
- New York City - 15% - 20% of the total bill
- Canada - 15% - 20% of the total bill
- United Kingdom - Tipping is less common in the UK and only done for exceptional service. You can tip your barber a few extra pounds for their work or 10% of the total bill.
How much to tip cheat sheet
Using 20% as a tipping baseline, here's what you'd expect to pay for the tip:
- $20 haircut - $4 tip
- $25 haircut - $5 tip
- $30 haircut - $6 tip
- $35 haircut - $7 tip
- $40 haircut - $8 tip
How much do you tip at hair salons?
The standard tipping rate for hair salons is 15% - 25% of the total bill. Hair salons have a reputation for dealing with more complex services such as coloring or styling.
How much to tip hairdressers on a $100 haircut?
If you decide to tip 20% for a $100 haircut, you'd tip $20.
How much to tip hairdressers on a $200 haircut?
If you decide to tip 20% for a $200 haircut, you'd tip $40.
How much to tip hairdressers on a $300 haircut?
20% on a $300 haircut would come out to $60.
Bottom line
Having a great barber is important for your day-to-day life, and a generous tip is a good way to foster this relationship. Be sure to tip more during the holidays as a "thank you" for a year of great haircuts.
This small gesture will surely be noticed and is a nice token of appreciation.
Amber Kong is a content specialist at CreditDonkey, a personal finance comparison and reviews website. Write to Amber Kong at amber.kong@creditdonkey.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for our latest posts.
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