Tipping my stylist?

I just got my hair cut at the same salon/day spa that I have been going to for over 2 years. Unfortunately, my regular stylist no longer works there, and I don't know where she works now. So, I had a new stylist working on my hair. It also seems like the business itself has made a few changes.

Before, with my previous stlylist, I just paid her. This time, the stylist took me to the front desk, wrote up a ticket that she gave to me, and left. I gave the ticket to the girl at the desk and she checked me out. I wasn't sure what to do about the tip. I didn't feel comfortable giving it to the girl at the desk, so I just didn't give one. I feel bad about this.

I'm not sure if I'll go back. The service was a little better, in some ways, but not as good in others.

Does anyone know the appropriate way to handle this payment situation, as far as tipping goes?

Tipping my stylist?

If you were not pleased in any way, then, no should not have tipped. Never feel forced to tip out of guilt or neccessity. A tip is a Kudos of sorts for good work.

In the future, as the stylist is writing up the ticket, you can then give them the tip. And it happens, so don't feel bad. It is not like you tried to slight her on purpose.

If you felt unconfortable, I would find out where the other stylist went, to continue going to her. You can do that by calling your salon and asking, but if they are being immature, you may have to call to similar salons in the city. BTW: in the future when you have a stylist that you like a lot, give them your contact information, so that if they are going to move on they can keep up with you.

Tipping my stylist?

Yeah you walk back to your stylist's station and give her the tip. I can't believe you stiffed her without asking anybody where you could tip her.

Tipping my stylist?

Some of those stylists make more than half their living in tips, and otherwise would make peanuts, so maybe remember that.

Tipping my stylist?

I'm a hairstylist and if i was in that situation of having to direct my clients to the front desk,I would just advice my clients of how the payments are only accepted at the front desk.As stylist and as a client to my friends i personally give them a tip before they take me to the check out. i hope i helped out

Tipping my stylist?

I give the girl up front a tip, and tell her to give it to the gal that cut my hair.

Tipping my stylist?

it's usually understood that if you leave a tip at the reception desk, that tip is meant for your stylist; next time say, "hey, i'd like to leave this for Brenda..." and give reception the tip.