Ania Noelle – Modeling Blog

I went to beauty school. Graduated. Then went to work in a Salon. That was short lived. Point: it is a “service” industry that you get a percent commission, sometimes with a base pay, and to top it off, tips.

As a client, consumer of these services myself, in this economy, I’ll admit…. I’m getting stingy with the tip portion. Whether it be a pedicure, getting a coffee at an outdoor cafe, a haircut & blowdry, or valeting my car at an event, tipping adds up! It is my choice where I want it to add up (in my wallet or in someone elses).

But there’s always the tug-of-war within each of us – you don’t want to look cheap – or you know if you don’t tip, you can never show your face in that salon again ( I know they talk crap, been on that side of the table). I can rightfully assume that in the old days, a “tip” was given as a courtesy, nowadays its expected, even borderline mandatory.

Ok yeah, I can understand the waitress at Denny’s or at a bar that makes below minimum wage, fine. But nail and hair stylists make 40-60% commission from the cost of service, which at most places is $40+ , so what the hell, you want more?! As consumers, we are loyal, but God forbid when we decide to get a color service without a blowdry. They snuff us. I say, its ok to rethink certain tips in this economy.

You know who you are – we need a break! Stop being freaking greedy and get over yourself !

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