Originally Posted by climbermom
Typically, in NYC, on a $450 haircut, the stylist would get a $100 tip. Yes, it's outrageous, but if you tip less than 20 percent, don't expect to ever get another appointment there. The cashier desk will most likely provide small envelopes for your tip, so you could tip less and try to be anonymous if you don't plan on going back.
Maybe I'm out of it, but I
think (that being the key word) I go to one of the best hairdressers in the city in a great location and I don't pay anything NEAR that even with highlighting added to the haircut and style. It's not Bumble & Bumble but a privately owned salon on the upper east side. I just can't imagine spending that kind of money....but then I guess I'm just out of it.
I tip the the woman who washes my hair and my colorist who also does the haircut and style. I tip 20%.