Walking into a salon in 2026 comes with more choices than ever: QR code payments, booking apps, cancellation policies, and rising service prices. But one question still makes clients freeze at checkout: how much should you tip? In an era where awkward customer stories can become viral TikToks overnight, understanding salon tipping etiquette matters more than many people realize. The good news is that you do not need a calculator, insider knowledge, or a panic text to a friend to handle it confidently.
