How much do you spend at the hairdressers/Barbers?

16-03-2019 3:11pm

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

I’m not going to insult both of us by asking for change of €3.90 from a fiver.

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Just don't give a tip at all and stop keeping this this idiotic American practice alive.

I love visiting the US but the tipping cuture drives me insane, alternatively main land europe has no tipping culture and there is no expectation of tips anywhere including restaurants which is brilliant.

I really detest tipping with a passion.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 17-03-2019 1:17am

Brylee Nice Pimple wrote: »

No I don't tip. It's a one man owner operated concern. He has his price list and I pay accordingly. Although I don't take the €1 OAP discount.

Then you do tip.

Raul Most Sorceress wrote: »

Just don't give a tip at all and stop keeping this this idiotic American practice alive.

I love visiting the US but the tipping cuture drives me insane, alternatively main land europe has no tipping culture and there is no expectation of tips anywhere including restaurants which is brilliant.

I really detest tipping with a passion.

Unfortunately, if you don’t tip in restaurants, this means that you are already thought of as a massive stinge by some of your friends and acquaintances. I don’t know you, and I can still say that with confidence. Whether or not you think that fair, that’s the reality.

In the US, the tipping culture is screwed up and employers don’t pay their workers a living wage because of it. But I’d never not tip because the system isn’t the employee’s fault. Begrudging an employee a tip when they didn’t create the system that means living wages aren’t paid is petty and curmudgeonly. And the system is embedded there now and will be very hard to ever change.

dd973 · 17-03-2019 2:20am

Why has Steven Gerrard's scalp not aged since he was 15?, blokes in their 40's onwards having thick mad heads of hair is more weird than male pattern baldness.

Rubberchikken · 17-03-2019 2:32am

zero. cut it myself.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 17-03-2019 3:31pm

dd973 wrote: »

Why has Steven Gerrard's scalp not aged since he was 15?, blokes in their 40's onwards having thick mad heads of hair is more weird than male pattern baldness.

Really? Both my father and father-in-law have pretty much all their hair still. Their hairlines have only slightly receded. One is 71, the other is 67. My father-in-law’s hair also only started to go grey in his late 50s, not even mild salt and pepper before that, according to the huz. Apparently he was always getting sly comments from people, insinuating that he must dye his hair. He was relieved when it finally stared to grey.

ofcork · 17-03-2019 4:31pm

10 every 2 weeks as im regular for years 12 is normal cost.

Rubberlegs · 17-03-2019 6:11pm

About €55 every 2 to 3 months depending on how long I can stretch it. Colour, wash and cut on longish hair.

BeerWolf · 17-03-2019 6:15pm

€12 (was 10) at the barber each month.

7 Seconds... · 17-03-2019 6:18pm

€75 ish every 2 to 3 months. Am actually over due a visit, may treat myself next week.

corks finest · 17-03-2019 6:20pm

Nothing- my kid cuts mine and has gone about 5 years

Feisar · 17-03-2019 7:03pm

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

Really? Both my father and father-in-law have pretty much all their hair still. Their hairlines have only slightly receded. One is 71, the other is 67. My father-in-law’s hair also only started to go grey in his late 50s, not even mild salt and pepper before that, according to the huz. Apparently he was always getting sly comments from people, insinuating that he must dye his hair. He was relieved when it finally stared to grey.

My Dad is 60 and has a thick mop of hair.

poisonated · 17-03-2019 7:40pm

20 euro.

cena · 17-03-2019 7:41pm

I do it myself. So zero

murpho999 · 19-03-2019 1:08pm

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Listen, I like to reward good service within the service industry. The reason I go to this particular barbers is that I know they’ll do a good job.

I’m not going to insult both of us by asking for change of €3.90 from a fiver.

You don’t have to tip if you don’t want to. I personally find things go smoother when you grease the wheels a little.

I strongly disagree with all that you say.

Just because it’s the service industry it does not mean you’re obliged to tip.

Who is being insulted by getting your change? You don’t have to ask for it, you just get it. You pay and they give the change, that’s how it works. There’s no insults or embarrassment involved.

The barber offers their service for a price and that’s what you’re obliged to pay. The service will be no different if you tip or not, it’s your regular custom they want not so much your tips.

Do you feel embarrassed waiting on change in the supermarket? It’s also a service.

What about a pub when served by a barman? Do you buy a pint and hand over a tenner and tell him to keep the change? I suspect not and then why not? What’s being done different to the barber?

I got good service last week at my GP as they agreed to see me a short notice, should I tip the receptionist or the doctor?

Tipping in Ireland is unnecessary as people are better paid than in countries with a tipping culture and all it does is drive up prices and put pressure on people.

McTigs · 19-03-2019 2:38pm

I always tip in restaurants and always in cash and always a good 20%.

It comes from having done the job myself

Geuze · 19-03-2019 2:41pm

2017 and 2018 - 18 euro for father and son deal, good value.

2019 - the deal is now 19.50, maybe due to higher VAT, 9% to 13.5%?

Pretzill · 19-03-2019 2:44pm

I haven't been to a hairdresser this century! Last time was in 1999 - I trim, style myself.

Prospector1989 · 19-03-2019 2:46pm

€14 for hair cut and beard trim every 6-8 weeks. He has a price-list which he doesn't follow. Should be €12+€4. Generally leave the €2 as tip.

Gorgeousgeorge · 19-03-2019 2:48pm

10 to the local polish lady who does a tip top job every 6 weeks.

19-03-2019 4:11pm

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

Unfortunately, if you don’t tip in restaurants, this means that you are already thought of as a massive stinge by some of your friends and acquaintances. I don’t know you, and I can still say that with confidence. Whether or not you think that fair, that’s the reality.

I very rarely if ever tip in restaurants (except in the US), as I said why should I? I pay for my food and the staff are paid to do a job, I’ve never gotten a tip for doing my job so why should I tip others for doing the same.

I’ve had plenty of debates/arguments with friends etc over this and I will even refuse to contribute to a combined tip and will take all my change back out of the center of the table. I will make the exact same argument to as I make here, I’m not tipped to do my job, they are paid to do their job why the hell should I spend more than I already have to to pay for my food which is priced in order to cover staff wages.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

In the US, the tipping culture is screwed up and employers don’t pay their workers a living wage because of it. But I’d never not tip because the system isn’t the employee’s fault. Begrudging an employee a tip when they didn’t create the system that means living wages aren’t paid is petty and curmudgeonly. And the system is embedded there now and will be very hard to ever change.

In sit down restaurants in the us you have no choice but to tip but lots of burger places etc you don’t have to tip so I eat in these quite a bit to avoid the nonsense of tipping.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 19-03-2019 4:37pm

Raul Most Sorceress wrote: »

I very rarely if ever tip in restaurants (except in the US), as I said why should I? I pay for my food and the staff are paid to do a job, I’ve never gotten a tip for doing my job so why should I tip others for doing the same.

I’ve had plenty of debates/arguments with friends etc over this and I will even refuse to contribute to a combined tip and will take all my change back out of the center of the table. I will make the exact same argument to as I make here, I’m not tipped to do my job, they are paid to do their job why the hell should I spend more than I already have to to pay for my food which is priced in order to cover staff wages.

Oh, that’s fine. But you are thought of as a massive stinge by some your friends right now, especially if you make a song and dance about not contributing to tips.

In sit down restaurants in the us you have no choice but to tip but lots of burger places etc you don’t have to tip so I eat in these quite a bit to avoid the nonsense of tipping.

Christ on a bike.

If I ever become that miserly, at that point I’d like someone to drag a sharp implement across my throat and put me out of my misery.

John_Rambo · 21-03-2019 9:45pm

Raul Most Sorceress wrote: »

I very rarely if ever tip in restaurants (except in the US), as I said why should I? I pay for my food and the staff are paid to do a job, I’ve never gotten a tip for doing my job so why should I tip others for doing the same.

I’ve had plenty of debates/arguments with friends etc over this and I will even refuse to contribute to a combined tip and will take all my change back out of the center of the table. I will make the exact same argument to as I make here, I’m not tipped to do my job, they are paid to do their job why the hell should I spend more than I already have to to pay for my food which is priced in order to cover staff wages.

In sit down restaurants in the us you have no choice but to tip but lots of burger places etc you don’t have to tip so I eat in these quite a bit to avoid the nonsense of tipping.

That's hilarious. I've never ever seen this happen and I dine out with groups frequently. Any more tip payment avoiding stories? Did you leave a gratuity at your wedding for the staff?

SmallTeapot · 21-03-2019 10:32pm

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

35 euro every 6 - 8 weeks on a wash, cut and blow dry, I get my hair tidied up every couple of weeks to get rid of split ends.

I pay around the same, €30-€35. My hair is quite long (half-way down my back) and while it grows fast, I usually get a fair amount of mileage from a wash-cut-blowdry, so go around 3-4 times a year (to eliminate split ends and upkeep layers). I’ve never coloured my hair..... as of yet anyways.

Bit of a weird question directed towards the posters who get bonded extensions - what do they ‘feel’ like in your hair? I have always been curious as to whether they feel really heavy on your head, particularly after a shower....I love watching videos on YouTube when clients get them done; the added hair length can be really transformative

21-03-2019 11:04pm

John_Rambo wrote: »

Did you leave a gratuity at your wedding for the staff?

I’ve honestly never heard of anyone doing this ever, surely it’s not a thing? So, no we didn’t as the idea didn’t even enter our heads. It cost well enough without having to pay out more in a tip.

EmmetSpiceland · 21-03-2019 11:13pm

Raul Most Sorceress wrote: »

I’ve honestly never heard of anyone doing this ever, surely it’s not a thing? So, no we didn’t as the idea didn’t even enter our heads. It cost well enough without having to pay out more in a tip.

I was just going to ask if that was a thing. I’ve certainly never heard of it. And I’m saying that as someone who tips.

retro:electro · 23-03-2019 1:19pm

A disgusting amount. €120 every 9-12 weeks on highlights and olaplex treatments.

Anything from €500 to €700 twice a year on extensions,which I only had applied last year as a once off and now I feel I won’t be able to be without them.

I also spend a ridiculous amount on high end shampoos and treatments and styling products. What can I say, I like having nice hurrr even if most of it ain’t my own

Billy86 · 23-03-2019 1:25pm

Huh, funny thread to click on having watched this just last night:

Purple Mountain · 23-03-2019 1:27pm

I stopped colouring my hair years ago because it was totally dried out.
So now I just get a cut and blow dry every 2 months.
I'm quite low maintenance!
I'm lucky in that I have no grey hair that needs covering and my natural colour actually has a few natural highlights going through it.
My cut and blowdry used be between 35e and 40e but last week, I was charged 42e.
I went to the sane place I have been going to for a few years expecting the nice young girl to do my hair.
Unfortunately I found out she had left.
I had my hair washed by a woman who was talking over my head to another customer at the basin about the details of someone who was due to die last week.
Then the wan who cut my hair was so rough, running the comb viciously thorough my hair hurting my scalp and ears and everytime she used the scissors it was a swift chop.
I felt like I was on a conveyor belt, and she was just rushing me out of the chair for her next victim.
They won't see me again.
Left no tip either.

23-03-2019 2:17pm

What is the appeal of extensions? Are they basically give more length if your hair takes ages to grow?

retro:electro · 23-03-2019 2:20pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What is the appeal of extensions? Are they basically give more length if your hair takes ages to grow?

I have mine more for thickness than length. My hair would be quite long naturally but lacking in thickness esp at the sides, prob from years of getting highlights! I was always a bit “ick, stennos, fake hair, gross” before getting them but I have to say I adore the ones I have. They’re really natural looking and just make such a difference. It’s a pity they cost a fortune.

How much do you spend at the hairdressers/Barbers?

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