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MarissaB
20 yrs ago
Hi, I'm thinking of going for mani/pedicures and waxing but totally confused about tipping etiquettes in Hong Kong. Please can someone give me an idea? If I tipped the lady $10 for doing my nails, will she be offended (manicures cost ~ $150)?
Thanks
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Mad woman - the $10 tip was just an example for a $150 manicure. Honestly you would tip up to $50 for a $150 manicure?? That sounds crazy that is 33.3% of cost of the manicure itself! Maybe I'm just tight :P
Man I got a lot to learn about tipping in HK.
cara - thank you for your advice, I will definitly have some change ready for when I go to the salon.
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crj
20 yrs ago
not sure if this is correct, but what I do:
Haircut - cost 700 - 1000 - tip 100 (more if also get a complex style)
Manicure & Pediciure - cost 150 an up - tip 20
Hair Washer / Assistant - tip 20 (unles you have the same one each time and they treat you very nice with shoulder massages, etc... then 50 or even more)
BUT - saying that, some places specifically do NOT allow tips. Once place in Happy Valley called Bonne Nails does not allow tipping.
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STUCK
20 yrs ago
When do you tip? Whilst in the beauty room (ie if being waxed or lashes tinted) or on the way out with the cashier?
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I always leave 50-70 at my local hairdresser where a cut is only 170 - but never specify how to split it. Does that mean the hairwasher does not receive any unless I specify?? Ooops.
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wow you must be great Cara!! Taking any new clients haha?
Yeah good point about when to tip.. I'm guessing in the beauty room if you're having a wax..
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