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    Default How much do you tip your hairdresser?

    I usually tip 20 percent on little things like haircuts, dye touch up, etc... but I'm getting great lengths installed on Friday for 775 dollars, what do I tip for that??? It will take 4 hours. I was thinking of just rounding it up to 800, but that seems like a small tip.

    Do hairdressers expect high tips on such expensive services? I would think that she's already making a lot of money because the 775 doesn't include the hair, the 775 is labor only.

    What do you think a fair tip would be?
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    Default Re: How much do you tip your hairdresser?

    Me personally I would tip her $100. But that's just me. Also because I adore my hairdresser. You should do whatever makes you feel comfortable.
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    I adore my hairdresser and typically tip her 20%. If she goes above and beyond what she normally does by doing something experimental that I asked for than I tip 25%.
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    Do you think a 125 dollar tip on a 775 service when the total is $1200 is a fair tip?

    i'm so excited to finally get real extensions no more flat ironing or blow drying!
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    Default Re: How much do you tip your hairdresser?

    When it comes to MY hair, and especially since the service is consistently excellent, a 25% gratuity is my pleasure! Plus, I can go in any day after that for little touch-ups, blow-outs, etc... complimentary! I guess it just depends on your rapport with the stylist. I take care of them and they take care of me!

    So on a tab of $775 = 200 tip : $1,200 = 300 tip

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    hm... well it's my first time with this stylist, so I guess we'll see how it goes. I'm going to be seeing her every 6-8 weeks for maintenance so I guess I should leave a good impression.
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    I agree about $100 sounds appropriate for a tip on that. But more importantly keep us posted on how you like them!!!

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    I've been thinking of getting them for a year- so i'm finally doing it! I'm getting 20 inch wavy extensions that will match my natural wavy texture perfectly, I won't have to straighten and add clip ins for work anymore!!! just wash, condition, comb and go!!
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    Default Re: How much do you tip your hairdresser?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kylea2 View Post
    I adore my hairdresser and typically tip her 20%. If she goes above and beyond what she normally does by doing something experimental that I asked for than I tip 25%.
    Yup. Always always 20%. Then again she is also my room mate, which is super easy, and she knows where I live.

    On $775 I would tip like $150-$175.

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    Default Re: How much do you tip your hairdresser?

    I hope Great Lengths work out for you. Unfortunately they weren't that simple for me.....

    Anyways, yep I tipped between 100 and 200$ for a full set of hair extensions.
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    I'm sure they will- this lady has been doing hair for 26 years, and doing great lengths for 7. She does 6 other different types of extensions and has her own salon, where she specializes in great lengths. She has amazing reviews and I've seen her work in person- she does really really small bonds as close to the scalp as possible ... matting and dreading is expected to some extent, but most of that can be prevented by brushing and braiding regularly. I can't wait! I'm so done with straightening and blow drying!
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    Cool! Well show us some pictures when you're done! I miss my hair extensions dearly....
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    Hey girl, did you get them yet?

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    It costs me 90 for my foil and I leave her 140.

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    Default Re: How much do you tip your hairdresser?

    Quote Originally Posted by keira0304 View Post
    Do you think a 125 dollar tip on a 775 service when the total is $1200 is a fair tip?

    i'm so excited to finally get real extensions no more flat ironing or blow drying!
    I tip my hairdresser 100, cuz i am my own hairdresser haha.

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