To Tip or Not to Tip: Navigating Gratuities in High-End Salons

  Welcome back to another episode of "Splitting Hairs Free Salon Education" podcast, where hosts Matt Beck, Christina Cavalcanti, Brian Haire, and Karlie Warehime dive into the latest in salon operations and trends. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at Minerva Beauty, Meevo Salon Software, and Formulate.co.

In this episode, we dive into the topic of tipping in the salon industry. Tipping has always been a standard part of service culture, but as prices for salon services rise, the dynamics of tipping are evolving. We discuss whether tipping should differ based on the price of the service and the type of salon, be it high-end or more budget-friendly. We also explore the idea that there might be strategic times of the year, such as the beginning of the year, when accepting new clients makes more sense, allowing for a smoother transition and better scheduling.

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Catch us next time for more insights and discussions on the evolving world of beauty!