User post: Is a tip appropriate?

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  Posted by Ahleah G Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:58am PDT

  They do not get a tip out of the gift certificate amount, I believe it just pays for the services. It is customary to tip for manicures and massages. It would be up to you to take care of the tip.

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  Posted by omerlm Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:59am PDT

  I've always tipped, at least a little bit. Although your standard spa massage runs in the 70-80 dollar range, the masseuse/therapist usually gets much less than that.

  Really, no matter where you are, what you are getting or buying, if someone treats you well, and goes above and beyond, leave a tip if possible. Not a whole lot of us in the working world make a lot of money....

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  Posted by KP Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:01am PDT

  As a massage therapist myself! I have to say yes! Tip if you think it was a wonderful massage. If it is the most wonderful massage of your life give at least 20%. For example: Most all of my clients leave $20 or more. Our one hour massage costs $80... Hope this helps!

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  Posted by Michele Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:01am PDT

  It depends on where you're getting this done. The last time I got a gift card for someone to a spa, they included the price of the tip in the gift card. It might be worth it to call and ask if the tip in included or if you should make sure to have cash on hand. I would have the cash anyway just in case. When in doubt, tip well.

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  Posted by lynn Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:02am PDT

  yes, please leave tip, how would you feel hope you tip your hairstylist too.

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  Posted by opiniononly Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:30am PDT

  If you had a good experience, yes and it shouldn't matter if a tip was included in the certificate total.

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  Posted by Louise Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:15pm PDT

  Thanks for all the feedback - I figured it would be appropriate, being part of the "service" industry. And yes, Lynn, I tip my hairstylist.

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  Posted by Kristian Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:42am PDT

  Unless the spa says tips are included in the price you most certainly should tip! Especially if you ever consider going back to the same spa, and would like the same caliper of services!

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  Posted by bakerlady Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:35am PDT

  YES! you should tip, the price of the service the stylist may get only half! It is one way to show you feel the stylist has done a good job.

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  Posted by Breanna Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:23am PDT

  YES! If she/he is really good, then YES!

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