Nail Salon Tipping 101

Have you ever been stumped on what correct tipping etiquette is in the nail salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their views on if you should be tipping, should you expect a tip and more!
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[@calpurniagarner7808]

As someone who used to get their nails done regularly I always tipped but I definitely don’t think tips should be expected. The fact that I paid the price you charged should already show my appreciation for your work. Anything extra is just even more appreciation.

[@roknmama76]

I agree Tracey, I never look or count the amount I just ask if they need change and I never expect a tip either. But it sure is a nice surprise when they do ❤️

[@rh8152]

Those of us who work in a salon owned by another do not have the luxory of settings our prices accordingly. I make a certain hourly rate that is based on how much my boss thinks we make in tips. It sux, but yes I do depend on tips. Otherwise I make a lousy $10 an hour.

[@kelleywood4498]

Hubby and I are laughing so hard right now! If I raised my prices $5.00 every time Tracey or Habib says to, my full sets would run around $15000.00 and I would be able to retire very comfortably in the next week or so!🤣🤣🤣

[@jwiki1]

Depending on the country people are from that come into the salon. In some countries it’s not customary to tip at all. I am not going to count on tips at all either. I live in Hawaii where tourists come in from all over the world so that’s something I have to consider. Merry Christmas!! 😊

[@bohobellenails]

I’m so thankful I found Young Nails at the beginning of my professional nail journey, my pricing will be set from the beginning with all of your Biz Talk/Twitch/Discord advice 😊 come March I’ll let you know how it goes 🤣 I finish nail school 2/25

[@allielesiuk9446]

My clients always tip, and tip well. I think that is wonderful, but I charge pretty good for my area, so I already make what I want.

[@skyannebenjamin9250]

Tips are a gift. Appreciated but not expected. I will attempt to give them change. Sometimes they take it. Sometimes not.

[@kathytarman2302]

I always tip. Nails or hair I tip. I do my own nails now. Great topic. Merry Christmas.

[@sharonhanks4696]

Tipping is great. But I don't expect it. Like Tracey said my prices reflect what I want to charge.

[@lisanunn6583]

My mind is seriously blown on how much hair cost there. I'm in the Midwest and when a couple of hundred is about the going rate to cut and color mine.... And most people's mind is blown on how expensive that is.

[@celiallool3247]

Jajaj I am in the same way 😲 about your hair Tracey.

[@patchoulijulie7769]

Almost x mas and still content everyday. Where do I tip ? 😅😘🥰💅

[@Anon_E_Muss]

I've understood tipping is mandatory in the States for services such as this. I work for tips myself and don't expect them nor hold it against those who don't tip, but, those who do tip and tip well are moved to vip status and get better appointment times, more attention and freebies.

[@marlenemackenzie3033]

My nail shop stopped giving me the end treatment of hand cream and massage?

[@youngnailsinc]

Check with your technician, they may have changed their procedures or service pricing. It may now be an additional charge for that add on service.

[@krisamontoya]

I'm the dummy that tips for bad services too.

[@dngolatt15]

Me too 😫

[@candyluna2929]

If the owner is the one that takes care of me, I dont tip. If it's an employer, I tip.

[@justinabates10]

I work tips into my price in the sense that the price I charge is higher so you don't tip lol I need to make a living and my work is up to standard. Just like the queen Tracy said tips are just the nice cherry 🍒 im good with it and without it.

[@mandicoleman7433]

😳😳😳😲😲😲😲 Tracy.... they actually charge that much out there?

[@roknmama76]

Lmaoooo Habib, I ask myself why I went into nails every day, cuz it ain’t for the money Hahha. My daughters went into esthetics and cosmetology and we are all happy doing what we love. But they’re making bank 💰

[@beau-ti-ful5192]

I agree with set prices in order to meet your income. For me, I tip $20 or 20% for their services. I appreciate their time and their service for me.

[@coralee6269]

So did Habib go home and ask his wife how much she pays to get her hair done?

[@annicures]

Habib’s barber would have more to work with if he went to Tracy’s people first.

[@strawberryme08]

I wish tipping culture would just go away it’s awful just charge what you need to charge! I hate having to pay more as if it’s fun. it’s not

[@SusanIvanova2257]

Habib never got extensions and it shows lol

[@thuystier1578]

Stop tipping for nail service. You already paid high price for the service. Do you know that they make way beyond the average salary. Look at how they lived as a nail technician. Overall tipping is getting out of hand at every service. I stopped going to restaurant or places that require tipping. They need to change the system and all of us need to stop tip and make the business owners paid higher wages for their employees.

[@youngnailsinc]

Tipping for any service is always an option and not required but is very appreciated. It is important to understand that the price a nail technician charges is not what goes directly into their pocket. Most technicians have to pay other expenses and what is left is their income to pay their bills and support themselves and family. Other expenses that techs have include but are not limited to: station/suite rent, nail tech license, business license, business insurance, product costs, cleaning/disinfecting product costs, laundry expenses, continuing education (required by most states), POS/credit card/online booking systems, personal/family health insurance, sick/vacation days off, etc.

[@thuystier1578]

@youngnailsinc those nail salon are making 4- 6k month. They are making way more than average wage. People should be aware that they making too much money and stop tipping . Everywhere I go they expect too much on tipping and it getting out of hand. Lately I don’t go out at much as I used to.

[@Anon_E_Muss]

I also use my tips for upgrading my work equipment, personally. I set my tips aside for more tools and such so it's an investment in my profession.

[@dylanh8927]

Tip lol no way. They already own the place and charge what yhey need