I’ve been thinking about tipping culture in the U.S., specifically when it comes to nail techs and other similar beauty services, and I’m curious how other people see it.
A lot of stylists now either:
* Rent their space
* Work independently
* Or own their own private salon
Which (from my understanding) means they’re setting their own prices and essentially running their own business.
So here’s where I’m conflicted…
If someone is fully in control of their pricing, shouldn’t they just charge what they need to make per service/hour instead of relying on tips?
I totally understand tipping in situations where workers are paid a lower base wage, but this feels a little different to me.
At the same time, I don’t want to be disrespectful or stiff someone if tipping is still expected in this industry.
So I guess my questions are:
* Do you tip independent nail techs? Why or why not?
* If you’re a nail tech, do you factor tips into your pricing?
* Is tipping still “expected,” or more of a bonus now?
Genuinely curious how people think about this...
not trying to be rude, just trying to understand what’s fair.
When I visited Australia a few years ago I was told it was frowned upon for me to tip (even when I genuinely wanted to give extra due to amazing service).