Reward salon and spa workers6 of 7Many workers in the beauty business get paid a commission only or minimum wage plus a small percentage of the fee. Remember them with these gratuities suggested by etiquette coach Hoffman.Salon/spa tipping suggestions:Massage therapist: 10 percent to 15 percent of the charge.Hairstylist: 10 percent to 20 percent.Manicure or facial: 15 percent.Barber: $2 to $3.Don't forget your four-legged friends:Pet groomer: 15 percent to 20 percent.Your best gauge is to consider the service you're getting and to give what's appropriate, says Hoffman. "Any tip given with a genuine smile and a 'thank you' is better than nothing at all," she says. Related Articles:More smart spendingSave money on food shoppingSmart money-saving tipsCollege student budget calculatorRelated Links:Spend extra money smartlyTrim big-ticket expenses10 car-buying hints for 2010Brew a beer, save on tap advertisement
Many workers in the beauty business get paid a commission only or minimum wage plus a small percentage of the fee. Remember them with these gratuities suggested by etiquette coach Hoffman.
Salon/spa tipping suggestions:
Don't forget your four-legged friends:
Your best gauge is to consider the service you're getting and to give what's appropriate, says Hoffman. "Any tip given with a genuine smile and a 'thank you' is better than nothing at all," she says.
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