Great Clips | Hair salon in Highland, UT (2024)

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How much should you tip for a haircut at Great Clips? ›

20 percent is the most common tipping percentage in the hair industry. Tipping anywhere from 20 to 25 percent is a great range for anyone who is a salon regular or just received a haircut they love. Tipping properly is a great way to strengthen the relationship with your stylist.

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For example, say how many inches you'd like off, or if you want a hard or soft cut. If you want layers, don't just say you want short layers or long layers—let your hairstylist know you'd like short layers in one place and longer layers in another.

So whether you get a basic trim, a blowout, or a major color change (like the super-trendy blue hair you've been saving on IG), 20 percent is a rule of thumb. Here's a simple guide if quick math also isn't your strong suit: $25 service = $5 tip. $50 service = $10 tip.

Although tipping is optional, it's always great to show your appreciation for great service with 15–20% of the total cost of the hair service. If your haircut costs a total of $25 but you have a $5 off coupon which means you pay $20 then you should tip on the total amount of the haircut before the discount.

If your hair is fine and thick, layers will help reduce weight and add movement. If it's fine and thin, light layers might be preferred, to keep as much hair as possible. Coarse, thick hair is typically very layer-friendly and frequently preferred.

Short layers will be short closer to the root of the hair, making the top of the hair lighter and adding height. Short layers will also help remove the triangle look a blunt cut can create. There are long layers that can be added as well. Long layers help soften a cut without taking too much from the shape.

Read online reviews and have a look at the salon's social media. There's nothing better than the thoughts, opinions, and photos from real clients and customers. Finding the best salon means getting to the best specialist—and one might have an excellent hair colorist while another a skilled hairdresser.

If a hairdresser consistently ignores your instructions or imposes their own ideas without your consent, it's a sign that they're not focused on meeting your needs. A good hairdresser should be able to communicate with you effectively and make you feel comfortable throughout the whole appointment experience.

How can you tell a good haircut? ›

All-over blonde can be a great option for those who are looking for a dramatic change in their hair colour and a low-maintenance look, while highlights can add dimension and depth to the hair without being as damaging or high-maintenance.

We asked three etiquette experts, two salon professionals and a certified financial planner. Most of these experts suggest leaving 15% to 20%, depending on the service and your satisfaction. Going with 20% is nice for the stylist and you because that math is pretty simple.

Just as you would tip your stylist who cuts and styles your hair, Miller says a 20 percent tip is the standard here, too, and many hairdressers may expect this.

"Tip 20% on the true total cost of the service, not the discounted cost," Schweitzer says. "The hairdresser did the same amount of work, so they deserve the same amount of tip."

“$10 to $20 is generous,” Rivera said. “Most people will do $5.” Others said people should leave a similar tip to what they would leave at a restaurant. “I would say around 20% is fine,” said Adam Quintero, owner of Up Hair in the Castro.

Generally speaking, for good service, you should tip 15 to 20 percent of the entire bill. Tip more for exceptional service or less for what you consider to be inadequate service. Tipping is your way of saying “job well done,” so tip more if the person performing the service has gone above and beyond what is expected.