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How to Tip for Beauty Services
A beauty service is any type of service provided to enhance one’s physical beauty. These can include anything from a manicure or haircut to more specialized beauty treatments such as facials, waxing, lash extensions, and so on.
People who receive beauty services often wonder how much they should tip their beauty service provider. If you’re one of those confused about how to tip such services, here’s an article for you.
Is It Mandatory to Tip in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, tipping is not mandatory but it is appreciated. Tipping culture in the Philippines varies from place to place, and the tip can depend on the price of service received and the customer’s satisfaction with it.
Most individuals tip when they’re immensely satisfied or have become regulars in a salon.
How to Tip for Beauty Services
As mentioned, tipping culture in the Philippines isn’t mandatory. A lot of people do it purely for the reason that they’re satisfied with the service they received. Some individuals give tips or not based on the service they availed. There are also others who base their tipping practices on the frequency of their visits to the salon.
A good rule of thumb to follow for such services is to tip 10 to 15% of the cost of the service. For haircut services, many individuals generally tip around 10% of the cost of the haircut. Usually, this tip is given directly to the stylist who performed the haircut service.
If the stylist has assistants, they are also given tips around the same amount. The same goes for waxing services, as well as manicure/pedicure services.
Overall, as with any type of service, it’s always important to remember that beauty service providers work hard to make sure their clients look and feel their best. A little extra tip helps show your appreciation for the service they have provided.
Again, tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated if you can afford it. Don’t feel pressured to tip every single time. Whether you choose to tip or not, make sure to thank your beauty service provider for their hard work.
Final Note
In the Philippines, tipping for beauty services is not mandatory but it is an excellent way to show your appreciation and respect for those who provide these services.
Ultimately, it’s up to you as to how much you should tip and when you should do it. Don’t feel pressured to tip any amount you’re not willing to give, especially if you weren’t satisfied with the service.
Ira Arellano graduated with a degree in Multimedia Arts from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. When she’s not busy writing, Ira uses her remaining free time fawning over groups with too many members, reading three books simultaneously, crying over animated shows and fictional people, and being salty over her lack of gacha luck.
