Tipping Question; how much do you leave?

I had a client ask me "so what is the proper tipping etiquette for a facial?". I wasn't sure what to tell her, felt akward telling her how much to leave me. What IS the tipping guideline for spa services? And how do you tell a client what they are if they ask?

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Permalink Reply by Claire Barnes on April 25, 2012 at 3:10pm

In California it is about 15 - 20%.  Whenever i was asked this i always used to say.... "people normally leave on average anywhere between 15 - 20% and if i am having a lucky day sometimes more!"  i laughed when i said it and i usually got around 18% or higher.   They seemed to pick mid range or the full 20%.  Men always tipped 20% when i said that and more often than not more.  Men are more generous when it comes to tipping.... (their ego!!) :)

Permalink Reply by John Norrell on April 25, 2012 at 9:58pm

Guideline for me has always been the same for anyone in a service industry. 15-20%. Usually 20%, unless the service was poor. If the service was outstanding, then a little more. I agree with Claire, men do tip more!

Permalink Reply by Theresa C. on April 26, 2012 at 8:49am

Thank you, I feel a little more confident about speaking up about this now:)

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