Great Clips Hair Cuttery (2024)

FAQs

How much should I tip great clips? ›

Gratuity practices at “Great Clips” or any hair salon are a customary way to express your appreciation for a job well done. The suggested tip for a comprehensive haircut experience, which often includes shampooing and various services, typically falls within the range of 15% to 20% of the total bill.

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.

When it comes to tipping your hairstylist, always go with the golden rule of 20%, says Daniel Post Senning, spokesperson for the Emily Post Institute. "Remember that just like servers in restaurants, hairdressers depend on tips as part of their income," he says.

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.

“$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.”

Service pricing is based on the Stylists' experience level, in ascending order these include: Salon Professionals, Designers, Senior Designers, and Master Designers. The levels simply reflect their number of years in the industry, mastership and demand for their time behind the chair.

How much do you tip for a $21 haircut? ›

Like any service, the quality of the haircut, trim or wax they provide carries the most weight on the tip amount. If you're happy with the job your barber did and feel they provided good service, a more generous tip of 20% - 25% is in order. If you feel you didn't get great service, you might tip 15% -18%.

“Tips are always appreciated, but never expected,” she says. “We would never want a client to not come see us because they couldn't afford to pay the tip on top of their service.”

In order to avoid confusion, if you're going in for JUST a haircut, it's okay to skip washing prior to your appointment. Your stylist may prefer to cut your hair dry, or simply want to wash it themselves.

Don't use products the night before.

Avoid using hair products like gels, pomades, or hairsprays the night before your appointment.

Short answer: Clean hair please! While we want you to feel pampered and enjoy the experience of a relaxing shampoo, it's ideal for first time clients to visit the salon with clean hair.

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.

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.

Generally speaking, for good service, you should tip 15 to 20 percent of the entire bill. Tip more for exceptional service or less for what you consider to be inadequate service.

Like any service, the quality of the haircut, trim or wax they provide carries the most weight on the tip amount. If you're happy with the job your barber did and feel they provided good service, a more generous tip of 20% - 25% is in order. If you feel you didn't get great service, you might tip 15% -18%.