How much should you tip a hairdresser in the UK?

Tipping hairdressers in the UK is not mandatory but is appreciated. A typical tip is 10-15% of the service price, or rounding up to the nearest £5 or £10. Some clients give £5-£10 regardless of service cost. It is entirely at the client discretion.

Should you tip the salon assistant too?

If an assistant washed your hair or assisted during your service, a small tip of £2-£5 is a kind gesture. If the service was provided entirely by one person, tipping them alone is fine.

Do UK salons add a service charge?

Most UK hair salons do not add an automatic service charge, unlike some restaurants. Tips are voluntary. Some salons have a tip jar at reception, while others allow tipping via card payment. Always ask at the till if you want to add a tip.

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Tip Calculator — Salon Gratuity

Calculate tip amounts for salon services and split tips between staff members.

Service Bill

Tip Percentage

10-15% is typical in UK salons

Split Between Staff

1 = no split

How We Calculate This

Calculates the tip as a percentage of the service bill and optionally splits it between multiple staff members.

The formula

Tip = Bill amount x Tip percentage

Per person = Tip / Number of staff

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Last updated: February 2026

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