Tips for Hair/Makeup Artists

herb0622

Did you girls tip your makeup and hair stylists for your trials? The person I'm working with owns her own studio so I'm not sure what to do.  If I should, what would be an appropriate amount (15%?) Thanks!

Salamandy24

Yes, you are still supposed to tip for trials. It's the same as if they were doing your hair and make up for anything else. I hate how confusing tipping is in the wedding process. Hope this helps!

herb0622

Awesome, thanks!

mwitter80

If she owns the company than etiquette says you do not need to tip her.  

Amylynn1022

Mwitter- I agree with you.. I will tip mine though but I got chewed up about this a couple months ago by a couple new girls when I mentioned this. I was answering someone elses question and I simply said if they own their own business you are not required to tip and boy a field day was had with that! My question is actually for you.. What about like the bartender that handles everyone? Should I throw some money in there at the end of night? Or if we are assigned a waitress I should give them a tip but what is a decent amount? Thanks!

Salamandy24

I agree with the normal rule of not needing to tip if they own their own business, but in a stylist's case I don't think the same rule applies. Maybe I'm wrong, but my hair dresser owns her own business and I still tip her when she cuts my hair. I don't see why doing my hair and make up for the wedding is any different.

For the reception, gratuity was included in our price pp, but we did give something extra to the hostess (not a specific percentage- we gave her $50). We didn't give anything to the bartender since people were tipping him all night (it was open bar). Looking back on it though, we maybe should've thrown him a little something extra.

chrissybug17

Old etiquette may state you do not have to tip if they own the business, but they are performing a service and I'm sure she or he would be grateful for the gesture of good will.