Tipping the hairstylist - when she's doing it as your gift???

Ooohhh... I'm in the same boat and would really appreciate any one's advice as well :/

I would give her a tip on what her services would normally cost and in addition I would give her a small gift (a bottle of wine or her favorite liquor and thank you card would be perfect)

You always tip on the amount they would nnormally charge (and then some; if you like) so if the service would normally be. $150 then you would tip a minimum of. $30

I agree with the other ladies. Since she is a friend, you want her to know that her gift is appreciated. It would be a nice gesture and I am sure she would definitely appreciate it, even if it isn't expected.

I agree with Kimi K and Ana......I have done quite a few friends weddings as "gifts" and never expected a tip, but always got one. It's a nice gesture and let's them know you liked and appreciated their job. Good luck!!

I gave double what I would normally tip. So like 40-60%?

Or a nice gift.

I would give a gift instead of a 'tip'

I would do a nice gift instead of a tip...If she is doing it as a gift, she may not take the tip.

I don't think you should tip on a gift, but a little thank you gift sounds more appropriate.

Thanks for the feedback ladies! I think I'm going to give her a tip with a thank you card and a bottle of wine (she's kind of a wino... )

I'd get her a gift card and/or a present of some sort. My minister is practically like an aunt to me, and not charging me to do the ceremony. Since she's a huge Steelers fan I'm going to get her a Steelers towel (from BB&B) and also give her a gift card to a nice restaurant or spa since she rarely takes the time to relax and spoil herself.

Or, why not get her a gift card to maybe her favorite place to eat and a couple of movie tickets? So she can have a special date night with her other half or have a girls night and enjoy a night away from work? OR I definitely like the spa idea...that way you can make SURE she will be enjoying herself in someway instead of having a tip and not using it for herself to enjoy =)

I have done this as a "gift" as well. I never expected a tip but it was nice when i did recieve one. It does kind of even out if you "break even" on not having to pay her, then what she would have given you in a card, etc. But as a nice gesture, i would give at least a small token of your appreciation. Maybe a gift card, a bottle of wine, something to show your thanks!