Tipping hair/makeup "gift"

kimp67

I have awhile to figure this out, but I like figuring everything out NOW!  LOL,,,,,The girl that is doing my hair/makeup (this is her profession) is a friend of FI & her hubby is a gm.  I have a pretty strong feeling that when it comes time to pay her (day of) she's going to tell me that it's her gift to me.  Do I tip her? I'm thinking that I would still give her what the charge would be, but I don't want to insult her, or make her feel bad, if she really wants to make it a gift!  How do I handle this?
TIA!!

Manwaithiel

If she gifts it, then I think a tip is appropriate. But don't bank on this. Budget enough to cover the cost and if she does end up waiving the charge, tip her and put the money towards your honeymoon or something.

bonnyandtim

My great friend is helping me & my BMs with make up & a little hair expertise (not doing up-dos, but just flat irons & fixing headbands & such...an extra pair of hands on deck).

She told me she is just happy to do it, but I did get her a tote bag for a girl's night in because my favorite thing to do is my own pedicures!!! So I have a note that explains that.

In the tote is:

 popcorn holders (kind of like this http://www.discountpartywarehouse.com.au/products/239-Hollywood/4868-Party-Large-Popcorn-Boxes/?bc=no)

Lotion gloves & socks

a manicure set

theater boxed candies

microwave popcorn

sleep mask


maybe some other things...can't remember right now.

BTW: this girl sells Avon, so that is the ONLY reason I didn't buy foot lotions & nail polish & stuff. She has her favorites & gets better prices on them. So I don't want to get her something she won't like.

ShanaFry

I'm a stylist and I have gifted my services many times. You should just ask in advance how much it will be so she can tell you either a price or "no charge it's my gift". If it is no charge instead of tipping cash I would say get her a giftcard.  More of a thank you than an actual payment.

kinsey0628

I think if she IS going to gift you, she should probably tell you ahead of time.  No sense in springing it on you when you go to reach for your wallet to pay.  So I agree w/ Shana it's a good idea to just ask her what the price will be, and figure it out that way.