Clients tipping?

[Mobile Manicure]

Hi. I'm just curious. Im mobile and have had long standing clients for years and years. At the moment, only 2 ever give me a tip. 10%. A few months ago a new client gave me a 10p tip for a £20 treatment which I thought was insulting.

Anyone else get regular tips?

[gemgem55]

I have 3 clients who tip varying amounts which I never expect so always a bonus, normally around the £2 mark - if only tipping 10p you'd think not to bother :-) I suppose some older generation clients may think this is appropriate, or maybe they though it was a £2 coin!

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[glam-r-us]

I have a few who tip, I got a £5 tip after I done £40 worth of treatments another gave me £5 tip for a £15 treatment, once my friend tried to give me £30 for a £15 spray tan, I find with tip the people who give you tips are the people that don't really have a lot, I found this when I worked in a bar as well, oh I didn't take the £15 tip I couldn't except that much xx

[blossom]

Hi. I'm just curious. Im mobile and have had long standing clients for years and years. At the moment, only 2 ever give me a tip. 10%. A few months ago a new client gave me a 10p tip for a £20 treatment which I thought was insulting.

Anyone else get regular yips?


10p tip!!! That IS a total insult, what planet are they living on? Unless of course it was an oldie who though it was a different coin, as someone else aid. Someone tried to pay me in Tesco Computer vouchers once accidentally so I guess it could happen lol


I'd say half my clients don't tip . . . . half do. Can be anything from £1 to £5/6.

Keep saying I'm going to get a separate box and put my tips in that then treat myself but of course I haven't yet, it all goes on household/kids lol

[waxingmodel]

As a client I always offer an expensive bar of chocolate which is often accepted :)

[Lady Murasaki]

I think on the whole we Brits are lousy tippers!

My step mom is American (Texan) and when she is over here she always gives really good tips, and thinks that it rude not to if you've have had a good service or someone had gone beyond their remit.

She can't understand why we Brits dont tip more especially for bridal and prom work.

As most muas and hairstylists go above and beyond their remit to make a brides day stress free etc, but do not many show their appreciation in the form of tip or thank you.

[mini4mum]

I have two clients always tip me £2. Which I think is a fair tip, but I have another client who always tips me £10, and at Christmas it can be anything between £20-50. She is a lovely person, but I wish she wouldn't tip me so much as I feel it's embarrassing!

[KerryG90]

I tip my hairdresser, mostly because I'm a terrible client and go a couple months at a time before I have my hair re-done :/ so she has her work cut out for her so tipping her says sorry and thanks :D

I remember reading that in the US some jobs pay a low wage so workers rely on tips whereas here I think its more of a thank you and are given when someone exceeds their expectation

[deebaneenee]

I always tip my hairdresser but never the junior who washes my hair and makes me tea. That sounds terrible i know but its because i only tip 2-3 pounds which is as much as i can afford. I don't want to give the junior and my stylist just £1 or £1.50 each so when i pay at the till i hand over an extra few pounds and in my opinion its up to them whether they split tips or keep them.
As a therapist i really appreciate tips and am very gracious about taking them. Most of my clients don't tip and it doesn't bother me but the ones who do always get little extras, like a hand massage while their toe polish is drying or a scalp massage while their mask is on.

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[sarahpoppy24]

I always tip at Hair salon and when I go for a meal! But I never get tipped :( ever even if their change comes to like a quid they take the change. Except for one lovely girl who lets insists on giving me more than I ask for bless her x

[Murfles]

I live in Australia where tipping is not the norm. We just don't do it. I have never tipped and I have never been tipped. Until last week I had a client in for eyelash extensions. When it came time to pay ($95) she handed over 2 $50 notes and a $10 note. I said "oh, I'll give you this one back and I'll just grab you some change", handing back the $10, she said "no that's a tip". I was gobsmacked lol. Never happens. I ended up giving her $5 back and just accepting the $10 instead of $15 (after she absolutely insisted) but felt so strange! But at the same time lovely :)

[nails_4_U]

I live in Australia where tipping is not the norm. We just don't do it. I have never tipped and I have never been tipped. Until last week I had a client in for eyelash extensions. When it came time to pay ($95) she handed over 2 $50 notes and a $10 note. I said "oh, I'll give you this one back and I'll just grab you some change", handing back the $10, she said "no that's a tip". I was gobsmacked lol. Never happens. I ended up giving her $5 back and just accepting the $10 instead of $15 (after she absolutely insisted) but felt so strange! But at the same time lovely :)

I'm in Aus too and tipping is not common at all. In saying that I had a lovely Irish client who was so happy with her treatment she insisted on tipping me $20!!! It made my day, I was walking around with a goofy grin on my face lol. I know make a conscience effort if someone does a great job, I'll let them know, verbally and with a little extra cash as I now know how good it feels to be appreciated and thanked :)

[Adamantine]

I've never tipped and don't expect to be tipped. I charge what I charge and that's it.

I tip in bars and restaurants as I know how poorly paid those jobs are and it's expected but for beauty treatments or hairdressing no I don't.

[jjweller]

I would never expect a tip cos im mobile and I work all my costs and profit into my prices. If they give one that's great but I'm not bothered if they don't, I would even appreciate 10p as its still more than the price I've given them. I think if you work in a salon then you should receive tips as its not business etc x

[jjweller]

Meant to say not your business so you don't get the full price etc x

['chelle]

I know different countries have different rules, but as a UK resident I am massively against tipping. You set your prices based on how much value you put on that treatment, so when it comes to being paid I hate the fact that some people feel under pressure to give you more money than you asked for. If you want £32 instead of £30 then just set your treatment price at £32!! As far as tipping for good service goes, well shouldnt your client expect good service anyway if they are paying you the price you asked for? Good service shouldnt come with an extra hidden price tag. I dont get offered many tips but always try to politely refuse them and explain that their payment for their treatment is more than enough.

[thinkpink2008]

I find the vast majority of clients do not tip and those that do are usually the ones you least expect it off! Yet i never go to the hairdresser and not leave a tip, ok.i did once but my hair was ruined n i was to busy trying not to cry however every other time ive left a tip x

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[lynn amber]

I always tip if the service was good , I don't expect to be tipped but its nice and you know your client is happy if thay tip you, but I think tips are less if you are self employed, I always thought that in Australia you don't tip because I never had a tip from an Australian :-D

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[Bluerinse]

I don't expect them and I always give them, but I make £100 a week on average in tips! X

[sarah_clancy]

A lot of my clients tip... I think it's nice as they appreciate my hard work!

I too tip my therapists.. Shows I'm happy!

I worked in Australia for a few years, like everyone says tipping is not the norm, which was a shock to the system, but that's how they do things!

X x

[Floss26]

I always tip my hairdresser a fiver but I think he goes above and beyond what's expected - when he left his last salon for example he texted me to let me know and then cut my hair in his home as it was a few weeks before he started his new job. That level of personal service is worth a lot to me so I like to show my appreciation. I will always tip in restaurants, unless the service doesn't warrant it.

Personally I think there's a big north-south divide when it comes to tipping - my Essex-born hubby, for example, will always buy the bar person a drink when he gets served in the pub, whereas that would be virtually unheard of in Lincs where I hail from! :D

[Floss26]

Just remembered a funny story about tipping - years ago, as a newly qualified midwife in Nottingham, I looked after an Indian woman whose husband and mother-in-law were present for the delivery. It was the third baby, and they already had 2 girls. So when the baby I delivered was a boy there was mass jubilation in the room, and the MIL was so delighted to get a grandson that she gave me £3!!!

She spoke no English at all but I did my best to very politely decline, however the patient explained to me that MIL would be very offended if I refused the money so rather than cause offence I took it in the end and put it in a charity collecting box. I think she somehow thought I'd had a hand in determining the sex of the baby, lol :D

[lynn amber]

That's a sweet story ,i never refuse a tip because I think it is I little rude ,unless its ridicules like my bf grandma who always trys to give me way to much but its cute though :-D

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[jojo@tranquil]

It varies so much some people who I know can not really afford to tip do and others don't. I have a few affluent clients who tip £10 which is lovely, but I find it a bit embarrassing to accept !
When I had my nails done in Las Vegas for my wedding I was expected to pay upfront, which I found odd, even odder I gave them a $50.00 note, I think the manicure was $42.00 and they didn't t give me change ! I guess they just assumed it was a tip !
Which I wouldn't have minded if I had paid after and I new the therapist was getting it !

[lynn amber]

Ye thats not good practice ,if someone said keep.the change I still offer it back to them first :-D

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[happyfeet]

I don't ever expect tips and i get hugely embarrassed when im given a tip because i actually make good money as it is after product cost. However i do accept them graciously.

I would much rather a repeat client and actually this to me says more than a tip :)

Whether its 10p or £10 i think its kind.

Tbh i hate this tipping malarky. I think it makes us all feel awkward one way or another. I used to hugely overtip my old hairdresser/salon as i just got caught up in the moment- it didnt have to be a good cut either!

My husband dies of embarrassment with my lack of tipping in restaurants and the take away delivery boy. By no means am i tight, if youve gone above and beyond ill tip handsomely but if not you get the price of the meal. I love that employers pay less so people rely on tips.... Not! What s lovely way to foist monetary responsibility on to your already paying customers!!

Ive worked in some very low paid jobs never saw a tip and never expected one.

Jmho ;) x x x

[Pinkbunny28]

I too find that those who don't have a lot tip the most.

I don't tend to tip very much because if I'm out somewhere or have had something done I've had to save up for it, I'm quite poor at the moment but if I really do appreciate something I will thank the person a lot if I can't afford to tip. I always tip my hairdresser as she's fab! It's only a couple quid but that's all I can afford.

Oh and if I hate something, I won't leave a tip at all. I'm the one waving the waiter over to come sort out the plate of food that isn't to my liking :/ I'm far too fussy! x

[Melk]

I'm in Australia and while tipping is not the norm some industries get tips often. When waitressing I frequently got $100 worth of tips a night and this was back in the 90's. I get tips now in beauty and just say thank you and accept. Here in oz beauty therapists actually make less than bar staff and waitresses. But then childcare's make less than the cleaners, so goes to show how different our systems are. The reason we don't tip is because our hrly wage is very good and benefits on low income are also good. Tipping here is for someone who has gone beond there job description.

[xxsarahj25xx]

If im more than happy with the service i will tip... Never more than my change tho! So if something is 13 and i payed with a 20 id just ask for 5 change.
I dont expect tips but i do get them quite often off older ladies generally. The way i see it, if they werent happy or didnt want to tip, they wouldnt! I smile, say thank you and that im pleased they are happy!

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[Mobile Manicure]

I'd be interested to see what our American and Canadian therapists have to say.

But I also agree, I get paid enough for the treatment, I'm not complaining that I don't get a tip, I just wondered if anyone else ever got tips.

I always give the take away delivery boy £1.00 and feel that you have to tip at restaurants. Is that the case? Does everyone tip at restaurants unless the service is dreadful?

My two wealthiest clients tip me and the lady who gave me 10p was probably in her early 40's.

Anyway, at Christmas I get loads of pressies from my regulars which is lovely. Thing is, I give them one too! :D

[gr8nailz]

Very interesting thread. I wasn't aware that tipping wasn't a normal occurence worldwide.

Tipping is the norm in the U.S. The minimum standard tip is 10%. The usual tip for very good service is 15 - 20%.

I'm used to receiving anywhere from $10 - $20 in tips for a $50 pedicure.

[craig_studio17]

My staff always seem to get really good tips! I don't know how much exactly because its none of my business but £5 per customer isn't far from the norm!

There was also a bride and her mother in a few weeks ago and they were so happy with our service that they dropped in a big bunch of flowers, chocolates and sweeties for the girls!

Its a great thing in my eyes because it must mean that they are really great at their jobs!

:D

Craig

[siobrennan]

im mobile and id say only about half of my clients tip, and some of my extension girls tip quite nicely. i dont expect it, but if you have really went out your way for someone it is nice! x

[BABSann]

I have very good tips generally. One client gives me £20 each month and she won't take no for an answer. I do think it depends on the area you love in though.
One of my clients owns a jewellers and every so often brings me a gorgeous piece of jewellery.

The clients who don't generally tip either never do or Xmas time they give wonderful gifts to make up for it.

I find certain areas don't seem to tip as well. Hampshire tips very well whereas up north, Hereford doesn't seem to tip very well at all. I don't know why that is because I was working in a very upmarket spa, maybe the prices were so expensive people either couldn't afford to tip or they simply refused out of principle.

I worked mobile about 10 yrs ago and I didn't get anywhere near as many tips though I did still get them.

It all helps though and I save all my money in one of those ceramic jars that you have to break to get into. Apparently if ou filling with just £2 coins you can get approx £1000 in there. Bring it on:p

[Cherries_12]

I always tip my hairdresser and therapist

Not fussed if I'm tipped but if I get one it goes straight into the money jar or the kids money boxes.

Saving up for a Michael kors bag and sunglasses
Lol

[Cherries_12]

I have very good tips generally. One client gives me £20 each month and she won't take no for an answer. I do think it depends on the area you love in though.
One of my clients owns a jewellers and every so often brings me a gorgeous piece of jewellery.

The clients who don't generally tip either never do or Xmas time they give wonderful gifts to make up for it.

I find certain areas don't seem to tip as well. Hampshire tips very well whereas up north, Hereford doesn't seem to tip very well at all. I don't know why that is because I was working in a very upmarket spa, maybe the prices were so expensive people either couldn't afford to tip or they simply refused out of principle.

I worked mobile about 10 yrs ago and I didn't get anywhere near as many tips though I did still get them.

It all helps though and I save all my money in one of those ceramic jars that you have to break to get into. Apparently if ou filling with just £2 coins you can get approx £1000 in there. Bring it on:p

Lol I too have one of those jars
Nearly at the top, can't wait to smash it open

[VerdePurdy]

I very rarely get tips from my clients, but when I do I am so grateful. Even if someone gave me 5p I think I'd be happy! They are doing it from the goodness of their own hearts, they didn't have to and every little helps - it's just nice to be thought of.

I never expect tips and often refuse large amounts, but I find that it's the people that can't realistically afford to leave a tip that try their best to give you a little something.

If a client tips, I reward them with a little free nail art or a hand massage... just something to say thank you.

xx