Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

Today I am going to the Red Door Hair Salon to have my highlight's touched up. Here is my question- last time I was there was my first time there. The first lady who did my color really did an awful job and I hated it, so I went back the next day and had another lady redo it for free. Because of my particular color job it took 3 hours both days. The first day I spent $200 on the color and tipped an enormous amount because I didnt realize how much I hated it at the time. Then the next day when I went back to have it redone I was so pissed I had to have it redone I decided I shouldnt have to leave a tip.

Laziness has subsided and I need to get my highlights touched up and since they have the color combinations I use- Im deciding to go back one more time to have it touched up with the second lady I used that I didnt tip.

When I go in there- should I give her $20 right away, or not say anything and hope she doesent remember?

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

Believe me, we understand when people do not tip for a redo, and will not hold this against you. Just yesterday, we had a redo come in that was originally done by one of the girls who was not working yesterday, and we knew how upset she was, and we deffinitly understand in this circumstance. If your stylist has any compassion or common sense, she will understand and not hold this against you from now on. If she doesn't understand, I would suggest finding a new stylist that is not so greedy, and sctually cares about her clients, and not just the money. Also, if you call and ask them to tell you which colour combination they used on you, they should tell you with out questions asked. In the case that you wanted to go to another salon and have the same colour. I have had clients that just moved to my area bring in a record card listing their formula, and I have also had clients that were moving away need to know their forula to take to their new town.

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

she would probably understand what happend and why you were mad!!! she will be happy and flattered that you are coming back to HER because she did a good job!!! clear the air (as you maybe already have done) with that phone call requesting her and saying what a good job she did to correct a horrible mistake)... then give that $20 tip AFTER she is done! also to ensure its just as great as before..........

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

I would just say to her: "I am sorry about last time I was here. I hope I wasn't rude, I was just upset about my hair color but you did a great job fixing it and I can't wait to see how great you will make it look today!" I doubt she REALLY cares that much about the money. Just tip her well at the end. In the future don't tip if you aren't happy...

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

tip her right away ! she just might remember you !

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

your brave by going back-i would give her 40$ at begining-2 times, but i also would be soo mad i wouldn't go back. highlites are like some animal prints-you think they look good on other people, but never on me

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

Definitely explain to her the situation. Your hair IS in her hands after all.. Something like this, you cant rely on "what if" and "i hope"

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

Oh thats a tough one. If you plan on keeping her as your stylist, you definitely want to make the right impression this time. I wouldn't give her money right away. Perhaps you could bring something with you as a gesture like some fresh baked cookies as an apology for neglecting her the last time when you were too upset to think of other things. Then give het the tip at the end.

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

If she was fixing someone else's mistake, she probably wasn't expecting anything. People have a tendency not to be generous when they are upset and being inconvienenced. I would advise that you watch the job she does and be involved w/ you hair care...and if she performs as you want her to, tip her generously. Also...when in a hair salon...you should tip 20%...so if you color job is $200 you should give her $40...that's standard.

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

Normally, I wouldn't tip right away, but in your case...yes. Tip right away for the last time only and apologize for not tipping for your previous visit. If you tip right away she will do her best to make you look good. Hairstylist don't forget their clients, especially in your case because you made a complaint about the first hairstylist how did your hair. She will definitely remember you. Also, be sure to tip again after her services are complete. ONLY tip if you are satisfied. This is why its called a "TIP". In the end...make sure you are happy with the service you are paying for.

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

no, because u actually gave her tip to the lady that messt up your hair, so no don't give her anything 4 last time. but for today after she is done with u yes give her a tip. good luck.

Etiquette Question: Tipping at the Hair Salon (Women Responses only Please)?

Never tip them if it is not almost what you wanted if you understand. And half the time, if you tell them that you are really upset with it a week later, they will fix it for free.