5 Tricks to Get More Tips (Without Asking for More Tips)

And it’s not limited to the hair industry either: Nail techs, massage therapists, and folks in the fitness industry all suffer from the “do clients know to leave a tip?” mentality. 

So, what do you do when you want to make more tips but don’t want to blatantly ask clients or come off as pushy? 

How to Get More Tips as a Hair Stylist or Barber

If you’re a hair stylist or barber, you understand the awkwardness around tipping. You also understand how important tips are to your income. Here’s how you can make more tips the easy way.

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1. Sell More Products

(The larger the ticket, the more potential for a larger tip, right?) 

Think of it this way: If your client is going to tip 20% on their bill, increasing the bill means a larger tip. 

2. Take the Time to Say “Thank You”

This one may sound like an obvious one, but taking the time to tell (and show) your clients how much you appreciate them can go a long way.

If you keep a tip jar around — at the register or your workstation — be sure you have the words “thank you” there for clients to see.

3. Make Each Appointment Unique

Not all clients are created equal, so the way you interact with one client may be entirely different from how you interact with others.

The best advice?

Take the time to read your client’s body language and mood to learn what they’re wanting from the appointment. 

4. Compliment Your Clients

Your clients come to you for a great haircut, so reinforcing their expectations with a compliment or two affirms you’ve done a great job and indeed deserve a tip.

Plus, receiving a compliment always feels good, and giving a tip is an easy way for clients to show their appreciation.

5. Make Tipping Easy

How do you eliminate that awkward tipping moment and increase your chances of a tip? Put the tipping option right in your client’s hands!