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FAQs

How much should you tip at a barber shop? ›

General Tipping Guidelines

The recommended tipping standard for barbers is 15-20% of the total cost of the haircut. This means that if your cut costs $40, you should tip between $6-$8. Of course, tipping is always at your discretion. Feel free to tip more or less, depending on those considerations above.

To give you a cut you'll love, your barber needs to know more about you. Tell your barber where you work, what you do for fun, where you go on the weekends, how you wear your hair, whether you put product in it every day, and anything else you think might be helpful.

Those on the shorter end of the range will likely want to see the barber every four to six weeks. People with lengths closer to six inches can often go longer without a professional's touch. Visiting the barber shop every three months or so may be suitable.

Despite the benefits, the physical demands and the need for patient client base building can be challenging. Barbers stand on their feet all day, so there are physical demands, clients can be high maintenance, and you rely a lot on tips, so pleasing clients so they become repeat customers is important.

So whether you get a basic trim, a blowout, or a major color change (like the super-trendy blue hair you've been saving on IG), 20 percent is a rule of thumb. Here's a simple guide if quick math also isn't your strong suit: $25 service = $5 tip. $50 service = $10 tip.

If the barber is new or just starting out, the haircut may be free or discounted. In such cases, a tip of $5-$20 would be appropriate. Even if the cut is discounted or gifted, it's recommended to tip 15-20% of the full price.

Number 3. This clipper size cuts to a length of ⅜ inches to about 7/16 inches if it's open. If you're opting for a fade, it might be best to ask your barber to start with a 3 so then they can move down to a 2 and lower as they fade it out. It also helps you keep more of your length.

Although still very short, the popular number two clipper guard is also used for buzz cuts and fades. However, because the hair is a quarter of an inch long the scalp is not exposed in the way that it is with a zero or one cut. This makes it a good cut for guys who have thin hair or who are balding.

They Are Chatty and Love Being Around People

They enjoy listening to their customers and getting to personally know their customers through conversation. Professional barbers love being around people and serving them through quality haircuts that make them look and feel good.

While the temptation to shower immediately after a haircut may be strong, it's best to resist and allow your hair some time to settle. Waiting at least 24 to 48 hours before washing your hair gives it a chance to adjust to the new cut and style, ensuring better results in the long run.

What not to do when going to the barber? ›

First and foremost, don't do anything to make your barber uncomfortable. And don't get upset if they have to stop cutting at mid-shave. If you need to leave for any reason, do so before your barber finishes the cut. Don't ask for any special treatment or any kind of discount and don't talk about any other barbers.

You see, when you get a haircut, the ends of your hair are blunt. This bluntness makes it difficult for your hair to lie flat, which is why it stands up more. After a week, the ends of your hair have had time to soften again and the bluntness has disappeared, so your hair lays down better and looks shinier.

While barbering can be a rewarding career, it can also be physically and mentally demanding. Long hours of standing, high levels of concentration, and dealing with difficult customers can lead to stress and burnout. Some barbers may quit due to these challenges, or because they want to pursue different career paths.

Think about it less as charging per haircut and more charging for your time and specialties. To reach $100k working a standard 40-hour work week, you will need to be making $50 per hour. If you are charging $25 per haircut, that means you need to be doing two haircuts every hour. Keep track of your time.

Once you establish yourself and build a solid clientele, you may be able to earn six figures as a barber. Your success, though, will likely depend on how in demand you are, how willing you are to travel or work long hours, the clientele you cater to, and if you own your own shop.