Hair & Spa Tip Calculator
Tip hairdressers, nail techs & massage therapists 15–20%. Split across multiple providers and tip the shampoo assistant separately. Free & instant.
Statutory Gratuity Rule: Under FLSA 29 U.S.C. § 203(m) and 29 CFR Part 531, tips are the absolute property of employees; employers and managers are strictly barred from retaining any portion of tip pools. Standard U.S. dining gratuity benchmarks range from 15% (standard service) to 18%–20% (good service) and 22%+ (exceptional service), calculated directly on the pre-tax subtotal.
Hair & Spa Tip Calculator
Tip hairdressers, nail techs & massage therapists 15–20%. Split across multiple providers and tip the shampoo assistant separately. Free & instant.
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Tip is calculated on the pre-tax amount. Adjust state for accurate tax rates.
About This Calculator
What it does
Covers hairdressers (15–20%), nail technicians (15–20%), massage and spa therapists (15–20%), and estheticians. Supports splitting across multiple providers. Example: a $120 color plus a $40 shampoo assistant—tip 20% ($24) to the stylist and $5–10 to the assistant who washed your hair.
Data sources
- National Restaurant Association
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Internal Revenue Service
- State Revenue Departments
Last updated: 2026 · Fact-checked against primary industry sources
Frequently asked questions
How much to tip a hairdresser?
15–20%, and 20%+ for complex color, keratin, or major transformations. Tip the shampoo assistant $5–10 separately.
How much to tip a nail technician?
15–20% of the service cost, more for intricate nail art or longer appointments.
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