As if going in for a Brazilian bikini wax isn't scary enough, further
panic ensues when you have to figure out what tip to give your
aesthetician.
Who among us hasn't had their zen-like state of aromatherapy facial
bliss interrupted when seized by panic about the tip factor? Just how
much should you tip the facialist? Is she the owner? Wait, do you tip
the owner or not? Do you tip the woman who brought you tea? The guy
who hung your coat? The woman who showed you to the room? Brought you
a robe? The receptionist? Will the tips cost more than the actual
service?
Relax, Amy's Style Cafe has brought you the low down, as reported in
Allure. Keep the information handy so tipping won't be a hassle, and
enjoy your spa service as you were meant to: in a jellyfish-like state
of relaxation. Unless, of course, you're in for the Brazilian, and
then I can't help you.
Hair stylist or facialist: 20 percent if you're satisfied, however,
tip less than 15 percent if you're not. This sends a clear message
that you aren't happy. But tell the manager what went wrong (you were
kept waiting or your stylist was inattentive, for example); she might
try to fix it.
The owner: If the owner did the cutting, coloring or facial herself,
the consensus is that giving a 15 to 20 percent tip is nice, but
definitely not mandatory. Owners typically charge the most, and don't
expect to be tipped.
The assistants: A $5 tip is customary if the treatment cost under
$100. If he went the extra mile (spent hours blowing dry your three-
foot long mane, for example), or if the service costs more than $100,
a $10 tip is more appropriate. Tip helpers as follows: coat check, $2;
coffee service, $2; shampoo: $5.
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