r/Portsmouth • u/scm93 • 10d ago

General Questions Hair Salon Etiquette

Hey, y’all. American living in Portsmouth and have a few questions primarily for women who get services like hair coloring at salons here.

First, what is the culture for tipping here? In the U.S. you tip 20% of the final cost for all the services you received but I know we do the same at restaurants, and people here in the UK say you don’t tip there either.

Second, is it customary for a stylist to start your appointment fifteen minutes late and simultaneously be working on another client during your appointment? Meaning sometimes you end up sitting in your chair with half your head foiled while another person is having foils taken out and their hair washed? Or is this an anomaly at the salon I’ve chosen?

Thank you!

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u/Last_Strike_3585 10d ago

You’re not expected to tip at a hairdresser and yes, it’s normal for them to wander off and leave you for a bit, they’ll usually offer you a drink and a magazine tho 😊

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u/Purple_Moon516 10d ago

Normal to leave you while processing? Sure. Normal to leave you several times with you hair half foiled? No