Great Clips Hair Salons (2024)

FAQs

How much should you tip for a haircut at Great Clips? ›

20 percent is the most common tipping percentage in the hair industry. Tipping anywhere from 20 to 25 percent is a great range for anyone who is a salon regular or just received a haircut they love. Tipping properly is a great way to strengthen the relationship with your stylist.

If you're planning to get a haircut, washing your hair beforehand can be crucial. Clean hair gives your stylist a better view of your hair's natural fall and texture. Choosing the Right Shampoo: Use a shampoo that suits your hair type. For color-treated hair, opt for a color-safe shampoo to prevent fading.

Start by introducing yourself, next talk about the haircut,then repeat back what the client wants, begin the haircut in the back middle, work your way around, completing the haircut while talking product, and daily activities all focus is on the client.

What if I don't like my haircut? We want all our customers to feel confident and happy leaving the salon, which is why your complete satisfaction on all services and products is fully guaranteed.

“$10 to $20 is generous,” Rivera said. “Most people will do $5.” Others said people should leave a similar tip to what they would leave at a restaurant. “I would say around 20% is fine,” said Adam Quintero, owner of Up Hair in the Castro.

If the barber is new or just starting out, the haircut may be free or discounted. In such cases, a tip of $5-$20 would be appropriate. Even if the cut is discounted or gifted, it's recommended to tip 15-20% of the full price.

If your coming for a haircut appointment, wear your hair the way you normally would. This way the stylist can see your hair texture and what you generally do with it. For a color appointment, it's best to arrive with your hair dry and shampooed within a few days.

Of the look, Vidal said: “The Five Point cut was the epitome of nine years of work that lead up to it. In essence, it was a geometric shape that covered the entire head. It had to be cut to bone structure with two points at the side and three in the nape, following the natural contours of the hair.”

FAQ about tipping your hairdresser

If you still have questions about salon tipping, these frequently asked questions might help. Is it OK to tip 15% at a salon? According to Consumer Reports, you should tip at least 15% of the service fee, even if the service wasn't the best.

Why does my hair not look good after a haircut? ›

Freshly Cut Hair Feels Thicker

This causes some changes to the way your hair lays and the way your hair feels. Grown-out hair tends to taper at the ends, meaning the hair gradually loses thickness until it stops to a point.

So whether you get a basic trim, a blowout, or a major color change (like the super-trendy blue hair you've been saving on IG), 20 percent is a rule of thumb. Here's a simple guide if quick math also isn't your strong suit: $25 service = $5 tip. $50 service = $10 tip.

General Tipping Guidelines

The recommended tipping standard for barbers is 15-20% of the total cost of the haircut. This means that if your cut costs $40, you should tip between $6-$8. Of course, tipping is always at your discretion. Feel free to tip more or less, depending on those considerations above.

With a haircut, you can't go wrong with the standard 15% - 20%. For example, if your haircut comes out to $40 and you're happy with the results, a 20% tip ($8) is a great way to say, "thank you". If your cut was a bit more complex, tipping 25% of service fee ($10) is even better.

Generally speaking, for good service, you should tip 15 to 20 percent of the entire bill.