Tipping Question

dawnie204 · May 2012

In the Etiquette sticky, they say you do not have to tip owners who are providing a service because they pocket all the money, but they do say to tip your hair/makeup artist. So, what do you do if the hair/makeup artist IS the owner?

The lady I'm using is driving out to our location. She does not work for a salon, she only goes to wherever you are to provide her services. So, do I still need to tip her? I don't want to be cheap, but she chooses what to charge, and we are paying extra for her mileage. So, what do you think I should do?

CowgirlK39 · May 2012

I have no advice because I am in a similar situ, so I'm curious to hear the responses.

[Deleted User] · May 2012

This is always a touchy subject when I've seen it brought up on other boards. Technically, you don't have to tip her seeing as she's pocketing all the money but if you think she did a great job I'm sure a small tip would be a nice gesture...it's just not necessary. My hairdresser owns her own salon and I always tip her because she does a great job and her prices aren't expensive to begin with.

smartlypretty · May 2012

Oh yeah, that's a good question and I've never really thought about it. I don't think you have to tip her then, but maybe a small tip if she does an extra good job.

Mine situation is extra sticky because it's hair stylist/MUA that travels and owns her own business BUT she's also bringing 2 other assistants with her that I'm 95% sure don't own any of her company. But how could you tip 2 people and not tip the owner? Should I just budget for a tip for everyone? (I'm paying for all the BM's hair).

prettypictures · May 2012

good question... I've always tipped a hairstylist... but then again, you are probably already paying high dollar... I dunno. I say if you WANT to do it, do it. If not, don't feel obligated.

bridezillatobe2009 · May 2012

I've never heard of the "if they own the business don't tip" rule before the knot, so yes I would tip your hairdresser.

jessa1228 · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_tipping-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:eb1fe380-9f0f-4b29-9e77-8866a92ef346Post:9e74a732-7ce6-4f48-bc4c-4db23ed54530">Re: Tipping Question</a>:
[QUOTE]I've never heard of the "if they own the business don't tip" rule before the knot, so yes I would tip your hairdresser.
Posted by bridezillatobe2009[/QUOTE]

<div>I hadn't either. There's a lot of things I hadn't heard of or realized before knotting.</div><div>
</div><div>I guess I can understand not tipping the owner, but personally I'd feel weird NOT tipping. My H&MU artist is not the owner, so I don't have to worry there. But my photogs own their business and my DJ is co-owner of his. I talked it over with my parents a little while ago since they're the ones paying, and they feel that, just as with a restaurant, they should be tipped according to how well they did their job. So I'm taking the easy way out and leaving it up to them to decide, ha.</div>

QueerFemme · May 2012

I think it's nice to tip, even if they own the salon/business. It doesn't have to be a lot, but a small amount would be nice.

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