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Why wouldn't it be enough? They are already getting paid at least minimum wage, likely more. A friend does nails and she is doing pretty good for herself. A tip isn't required, so any tip is good enough.

Manitobagem said " How much do you tip your nail technician and hairstylist? I usually give 5$ for a gel fill, and 10$ for highlights and cut. I'm just wondering if that's enough.       Edited by Manitobagem, 2015-06-08 06:54:23 Edited by admin, 2015-06-08 07:11:06. Reason: Title"

Seriously, a tip is an earned benefit that is only earned when you go over and above your paid position.  
 
No one tips the cashier that is personable and carefully bags and places your groceries in the cart.  
 
No one tips the flooring salesperson that drives samples across town to your home rather than you coming into the store.  
 
No one tips the salesperson who goes up ladders to peel the one sweater in the store that you just have to have becuase it looks so much different up in the lights (even though it is identical to those on a lower shelf)  
 
What about the guys that get you right in to get your winter tires switched without an appointment? I know their tips are few and far between.  
 
Tips should never be expected or automatically added to any bill. (I don't even agree large parties should have an automatic tip added) To me, if you have done something outside of your job description or gone the extra mile - then you deserve something extra.  
 
We had absolutley awful restaurant service this past weekend. That should not be rewarded. This restaurant had lots of staff walking around, but they were so self absorbed they were not even performing basic tasks like checking for low drinks or anything.  
 
Did anyone tip the guys and girls at the fair this weekend if they got you on and off rides quickly and pleasantly? Or the food truck people?  
 
Where does it end?  
 

Would like to think any tip for a job well or exceptionally done is appreciated by most service providers.

Manitobagem said " How much do you tip your nail technician and hairstylist? I usually give 5$ for a gel fill, and 10$ for highlights and cut. I'm just wondering if that's enough.       Edited by Manitobagem, 2015-06-08 06:54:23 Edited by admin, 2015-06-08 07:11:06. Reason: Title"

You will get flack on eBrandon regarding tips and tipping. It has been discussed to death. If you feel that your hairdresser/nail technician deserves a tip give them whatever you feel like you want to give. I've never listened to the philosophy of "How much should I give?" I just do it if I feel it is deserved.

I'll usually use the percentage option on the debit machines when I recieve a service.  
 
While I agree that tipping should be reserved for those who try to go above and beyond what's expected, I don't think they should have to jump through a bunch of hoops for an extra $5... but that's just my opinion.  
 
As long as the service provider is friendly and attentive...and doesn't make me feel like an inconvenience.. aaaand they do a good job, I am a happy, tipping customer!  
 
Edited by boss-x0x, 2015-06-08 09:34:06

I couldn't agree more. Nobody should feel entitled to a tip, there are people working much harder than those in the service industry that will never receive tips, anything above 0 should be considered generous.

I got my nails done at one salon. I was told they were gel, but they were actually acrylic, so went I went to a different salon for a fill and they had to work there butt off to get the acrylic off I tipped $15 and she was more then thankful, so I'm assuming for a normal fill $5 isn't bad. I made her work at least an extra hour...

PowPow said "I couldn't agree more. Nobody should feel entitled to a tip, there are people working much harder than those in the service industry that will never receive tips, anything above 0 should be considered generous. "

But you are so right - there are some very hard working service industry people who never see any sort of gratuity.  
 
Look at it this way - do you tip the guys who are carrying in three thousand pounds of tile through your door, then breaking their backs and knees to install it for you? What about the plumber that shows up at 11 pm because you have a backed up sewer and no running water? The gas jockey that fills your car because you are too cold to bother? What about the lad tech who did a fantastic job drawing blood from your three year old without making her cry? Or the nurse who is off shift but takes time to bring you an extra warm blanket?  
 
I find people are saying THANK YOU far less than they should now, never mind no tipping for above and beyond. I also believe that people tend to tip more for luxury items than for necessities.  
 
Really, no one NEEDS to have hair and nails done. No one NEEDS dinner out. But if my hairdresser stays after her shift or opens early to get me in for a special occasion - then that is going above and beyond their paid work.  
 

Yes this topic has been done to death. Tip who you want what you want. Be kind, say thank you. Just wanted to remind those re: restaurant staff tipping that most servers have to pay a small percentage to the kitchen. So when you leave absolutely nothing, that server is paying a small fee. So while they are in fact just doing their job, like a cashier, or a gas jockey, not tipping anything, on principle, is costing that server money.

It is up to us as individuals to tip who we want, when we want and how much we want.  
I tip 15-20% for most services that I am happy with. Many stylists and nail tech are working for a commission only and have no guaranteed income so I tend to tip them better than a waitress who is guaranteed at least minimum wage. I always tip based on how my service was and I do not believe that someone should be tipped for poor service.  
When we lived out of country, there were many places with a minimum mandatory tip which I disagree totally with because if you treated me poorly or did substandard work, why the hell would I want to tip you!

That is not the customers problem, it's is the serving staffs problem. Tipping out is a practice all restaurant staff should put up a fight against. But the problem should not be passed along to the customer.

dueindecember said "Yes this topic has been done to death. Tip who you want what you want. Be kind, say thank you. Just wanted to remind those re: restaurant staff tipping that most servers have to pay a small percentage to the kitchen. So when you leave absolutely nothing, that server is paying a small fee. So while they are in fact just doing their job, like a cashier, or a gas jockey, not tipping anything, on principle, is costing that server money. "

I am aware that some places require servers to tip out a portion of their tips. I was not aware that some places required tipping out based on a percentage of their gross sales. It seems this would be illegal unless there is a minimum gratuity added. Either way, it would be interesting to know which places do this as I would be boycotting on principle.

I've worked in the food and drink service industry for well over a decade and in every place I've worked we had to tip out on the percentage of our sales. At the place I am currently at, we tip out .013 on all sales (including booze) to the kitchen and bar back staff, plus a minimum of 10% of our total sales to the bartenders. Often times I am tipping out $20-30 a night.  
 
That being said, I certainly appreciate getting tips. But I would much rather have a customer who is polite and positive to serve who doesn’t tip a cent, to a rude customer who leaves a huge tip. Customer relations and a fun, happy shift are way more valuable to me.  
 
 
Edited by John Deer, 2015-06-08 14:50:58

Thanks for the information. This world really is for sh$t if there are jobs where you are guaranteed to pay a portion of money you may not even earn.  
 
So, if I am hearing correct, if you sell $500.00 in food and drink throughout a shift and collect $40.00 in tips, you will pay over $50.00 in tip out. Again, I don't see how this can be legal although I am not saying it doesn't happen.  
 
My apologies to the OP as this has strayed a little.  
 
Edited by CommonTater, 2015-06-08 15:59:15

My apologies, I meant to write 01% to the bartenders. Although if they are quick and awesome we certainly show our gratitude to them as well with a bigger tip out.  
 
 
And another sorry to the OP, this has strayed a bit in topic.  
 

I don't understand why you should have to give a portion of your tips to the cook and bartender unless you choose to. At any food or beverage establishment I have worked at those people already make a higher wage to compensate

I'm not an employer so I can't answer that for you. However most tip as an appreciation of great service, which includes delicious and timely food and beverages. The kitchen and front end work as a team, one wouldn't work without the other.  
 
I could list the places I've worked but I would honesty bet 75% or more of the establishments require tip pool. It's all part of the industry. That being said, we know that that is expected when we enter the field and take the job.  
 
Chefs and management may make more, but tip pool is usually for dish pit, prep and line cooks, bar backs, runners (another term for bar back or buser), hosts and bartenders.  
 
 

Manitobagem said " How much do you tip your nail technician and hairstylist? I usually give 5$ for a gel fill, and 10$ for highlights and cut. I'm just wondering if that's enough.       Edited by Manitobagem, 2015-06-08 06:54:23 Edited by admin, 2015-06-08 07:11:06. Reason: Title"

on topic I always tip at least 20% of the cost of the service, (if I received good service) if it's a cheap quick service like getting your eyebrows waxed I make it $5 if I'm happy with the results. I don't do the nail thing so I'm not sure what I'd do for that, but I'd likely leave the same.  

I almost always too $5 and by the way ebrandoners, when I worked retail I once received a tip, also received a tip when working in daycare, I've tipped gas station attendants if it's a shitty day and they are pumping, I've tipped plumbers it's a personal choice.

I am a retired stylist, so to Opinionated,foxtrot 11,and the rest of you that think min wage is enough, well when you are in the beauty industry there are constant changes in styles and techniques that have to be updated or refreshened and this means additional education that the stylist has to pay for out of her own pocket. Being in the beauty industry is a demanding career and you work your butt off. When l was work8ng the ladies that did not tip were always the ones that wanted your extra time when you went past doing your job by getting them a beverage, magazine etc checking on them every 2 minutes they didn't care as long as it didn't cost extra, they were also the one that got the cheapest perm even though you told them it was going to dry the hair then they complained it dried the hair. Well all l am trying to say is ther are good and not so good stylists

So what the rest of it said was not so good stylists as in meaning there are ones that go above and beyond and the ones that just go through the motions so appreciate that go above and they will give you a treatment fit for royalty.

I rarely tip in general, but hairstylists I always give $5 if I'm happy with the cut.

don't tip them. They get paid already for it and their job should include well done job as any job people have but it is your money so do whatever you like.