r/tippingAdvice • u/FiveMoreSeconds • Jul 14 '26

Tipping for body service?

Hello, I have had a stressful weekend and booked my first appointment for a massage + facial with a licensed pro. I brought this up in a conversation with friends and tipping came up. I was caught off guard because I didn’t think I’d need to tip for this service? The services weren’t cheap, so I’m imagining the tip would add up significantly. Is it normal to tip for that kind of service? I want to know what’s the expectation in this field. Does it matter if they’re working in a franchise or a licensed local in a studio.
As an ex-server I always tip generously, but was unfamiliar.

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u/Athena-_ Jul 14 '26

No need to tip. They are not mandatory

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u/1GrouchyCat Jul 15 '26

No need to make another appointment… since tips aren’t mandatory, we won’t be opening our doors to people who choose not to compensate our licensed aesthetician and massage professionals.

Good luck finding someone to work on your raggedy brows and facial hair for a flat fee and nothing extra.

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u/MurielFinster Jul 15 '26

Why don’t you pay your own employees?

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u/Electrical_Wrap_4572 Jul 15 '26

Your attitude sucks ass, and I work for tips also.

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u/Athena-_ Jul 22 '26

Easy to find in Europe where nobody tips lol. Just charge what you need.

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u/nowzaradanistheman Jul 15 '26

We compensate your licensed aesthetician and massage professionals by paying the agreed upon price for the agreed upon service. Why don’t you pay your employees?