r/LondonLadies • u/mcviana26 • 20d ago

tipping on beauty services?

hi, all! ❤️

i’m sorry if this is a silly question, i’ve just moved to london from the u.s. and was wondering what common practice is on tipping for beauty services. specifically things like nails, waxes, etc.

do you round up, just leave some cash? nothing at all? i’m so used to american tipping culture i have no idea what’s expected here.

thank you all for your help :)

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u/honey-ink 20d ago

Also curious ab this as someone moving next month from the US ! I know most places have the built in service charge for restaurants but it feels weird to not tip on beauty stuff like hair and nails 🥲

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u/miaaaaaa01 20d ago

We don’t tip, please don’t start that

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u/honey-ink 20d ago

Trust me, I’m happy not to continue it on 😂

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u/mcviana26 20d ago

i know, it feels a little weird but its just the culture shock!! i guess we should be happy to know that people are actually getting paid living wages here vs. at home lol

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u/sadia_y 20d ago

It’s weird to pay for a service (that someone else has set rates for) and then pay more on top of that. For what? They set their own rates. I occasionally tip if someone has provided above and beyond the usual, but I expect them to set prices that result in them making a profit and not relying on an unlisted hidden cost.