Tipping at Nail Salon

mfmmurphy · 07-28-2005, 12:05 PM

I think I may already know the answer, but figured I'd ask anyway.

When going to a nail solon to get a color change (nothing more), they charge $15.00. I'm assuming the tip would be 15%, although some people tell me I should tip more. Approx. $5.

Any thoughts on this? Should I be tipping more than 15%?
Thanks.

Grimey · 07-28-2005, 09:54 PM

Jamesglewisf is the tipping expert, but my guess is for $15 you would just round the tip up to $3. At a restaurant, you don't tip a higher percentage because the restaurant is a less expensive one.

mfmmurphy · 07-29-2005, 09:56 AM

Well, thats exactly what I did, and let me just say this..... The look of her face, when I handed her a $20 bill, and asked for $2 back, was pathetic. She looked surprised when I asked to have change, and although I don't know her language, I could tell by the tone of her voice as I was walking out the door, that she didn't like the fact that I only tipped her $3. Honestly, I probably would have tipped her $5, if she did an exceptional job, but it was far from that. I feel she did a poor and sloppy job. Oh well, live and learn. All I can say is, I won't be a returning customer.

jamesglewisf · 07-30-2005, 09:57 AM

You've got it right. Go somewhere else next time.

Sophialiu · 10-22-2009, 11:38 PM

You should try more place, then can find the best.

Franklin · 02-10-2010, 04:34 AM

You can search in the internet with the help of google for the exact tipping amount for nail salon service. There are so many experts which will provide more information on all the things about the tipping. Nail saon's are doing a great job as they are giving services for a people who wants to look good.

jamesglewisf · 02-10-2010, 06:56 AM

Most people get here by clicking through from my tipping website www.tipguide.org. They come here to ask clarifying questions after googling to get to my tip guide.

07-28-2005, 12:05 PM	#1
mfmmurphy Smart Feller Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	Tipping at Nail Salon I think I may already know the answer, but figured I'd ask anyway. When going to a nail solon to get a color change (nothing more), they charge $15.00. I'm assuming the tip would be 15%, although some people tell me I should tip more. Approx. $5. Any thoughts on this? Should I be tipping more than 15%? Thanks.

07-28-2005, 09:54 PM	#2
Grimey Schnook Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Springfield Posts: 2,165	Jamesglewisf is the tipping expert, but my guess is for $15 you would just round the tip up to $3. At a restaurant, you don't tip a higher percentage because the restaurant is a less expensive one. __________________ Stretch

07-29-2005, 09:56 AM	#3
mfmmurphy Smart Feller Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5	Nail Tipping Well, thats exactly what I did, and let me just say this..... The look of her face, when I handed her a $20 bill, and asked for $2 back, was pathetic. She looked surprised when I asked to have change, and although I don't know her language, I could tell by the tone of her voice as I was walking out the door, that she didn't like the fact that I only tipped her $3. Honestly, I probably would have tipped her $5, if she did an exceptional job, but it was far from that. I feel she did a poor and sloppy job. Oh well, live and learn. All I can say is, I won't be a returning customer.

07-30-2005, 09:57 AM	#4
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	You've got it right. Go somewhere else next time. __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

02-10-2010, 06:56 AM	#7
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	Most people get here by clicking through from my tipping website www.tipguide.org. They come here to ask clarifying questions after googling to get to my tip guide. __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE

10-22-2009, 11:38 PM	#5
Sophialiu Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	You should try more place, then can find the best.

02-10-2010, 04:34 AM	#6
Franklin Smart Feller Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	You can search in the internet with the help of google for the exact tipping amount for nail salon service. There are so many experts which will provide more information on all the things about the tipping. Nail saon's are doing a great job as they are giving services for a people who wants to look good.