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Leela7 · 10-20-2008, 02:57 AM

Hi everyone!
maybe my question sounds a little silly - but it just drives me crazy

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I'm going to have my first laser treatment in few days- and i am confused by one question - do you usually give tips (gratuity) after each treatment (like for example in hair salon )?

I'm just nervous about how everything will go - and this money question makes me even more worried

Chris · 10-22-2008, 03:59 PM

I don't think so.

stormy · 10-23-2008, 10:57 PM

I did not initially but since I have the same person and have the package deal, I started to tip between $5 and $10. I tell the lady to have luch on me. It is a nice thought, she appreciates it and I hope I get bettr service as a result.

Wendy · 10-27-2008, 05:27 PM

Tip if you want to. Some places have a policy against it. so just ask. I wouldnt tip if it is in a medical spa, or medical environmnet. If it is more like a spa... then it is ettiquetly correct to tip.

Leela7 · 11-30-2008, 03:40 AM

Thank you all for answering! I ended up not tipping this time , but i think I will next treatment

smoothie · 03-12-2009, 09:15 AM

Hi there,
I am a guy and I get middle brow, earlobes and a brazilian treatment.
The techs have always been women. There is the regular one, but sometimes she is on holiday.
I think the price I pay is quite reasonable, I have a locked in price of $89.00 Cdn. if I buy 3 spa certificates at a time in advance.
I tip most places I go, including the spa.
I tip the tech $10.00.
I figure seeing as how I am a guy and they are women it may be a bit awkward for them giving me a brazilian, so I figure I should at least show my appreciation. If it was a guy, I would still tip.
The last time I tipped the tech gave me a big thank you and seemed to very appreciative of receiving the tip. I can only expect that maybe she does not get tipped often, or maybe not as much.
I would say, if you like the service, leave a tip. Tips are usually 15%, but vary depending on the type service, how well pleased you were and also the total bill. I expect $10.00 or slightly more would be sufficient and appreciated.

laserelect · 02-22-2010, 06:47 AM

We don't take tips, but were more a medical type spa environment. Imagine would you tip your dentist or doctor? Then unlike a massage therapist or barber who you would tip, I wouldn't tip them. But gift giving for sure! ; )

10-20-2008, 02:57 AM	#1
Leela7 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	first laser treatment - not sure about tipping :confused: Hi everyone! maybe my question sounds a little silly - but it just drives me crazy ( I'm going to have my first laser treatment in few days- and i am confused by one question - do you usually give tips (gratuity) after each treatment (like for example in hair salon )? I'm just nervous about how everything will go - and this money question makes me even more worried Last edited by Leela7; 10-20-2008 at 03:02 AM.

10-27-2008, 05:27 PM	#4
Wendy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Puyallup, WA. Posts: 25	Tip if you want to. Some places have a policy against it. so just ask. I wouldnt tip if it is in a medical spa, or medical environmnet. If it is more like a spa... then it is ettiquetly correct to tip. __________________ Wendy www.AestheticLaserandSkin.com

02-22-2010, 06:47 AM	#7
laserelect Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 28	We don't take tips, but were more a medical type spa environment. Imagine would you tip your dentist or doctor? Then unlike a massage therapist or barber who you would tip, I wouldn't tip them. But gift giving for sure! ; ) __________________ Laser & Electrolysis Studio Austin, Texas www.laserelect.com www.youtube.com/laserelectaustin www.facebook.com/cheryl.piquard www.twitter.com/laserelect

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10-22-2008, 03:59 PM	#2
Chris Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 49	I don't think so.

10-23-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
stormy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 25	I did not initially but since I have the same person and have the package deal, I started to tip between $5 and $10. I tell the lady to have luch on me. It is a nice thought, she appreciates it and I hope I get bettr service as a result.

11-30-2008, 03:40 AM	#5
Leela7 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Thank you all for answering! I ended up not tipping this time , but i think I will next treatment

03-12-2009, 09:15 AM	#6
smoothie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19	Hi there, I am a guy and I get middle brow, earlobes and a brazilian treatment. The techs have always been women. There is the regular one, but sometimes she is on holiday. I think the price I pay is quite reasonable, I have a locked in price of $89.00 Cdn. if I buy 3 spa certificates at a time in advance. I tip most places I go, including the spa. I tip the tech $10.00. I figure seeing as how I am a guy and they are women it may be a bit awkward for them giving me a brazilian, so I figure I should at least show my appreciation. If it was a guy, I would still tip. The last time I tipped the tech gave me a big thank you and seemed to very appreciative of receiving the tip. I can only expect that maybe she does not get tipped often, or maybe not as much. I would say, if you like the service, leave a tip. Tips are usually 15%, but vary depending on the type service, how well pleased you were and also the total bill. I expect $10.00 or slightly more would be sufficient and appreciated.