Ok. Let’s say you pay 100 for a cut? If your stylist or barber works commission, automatically, you can assume 40-50 of that 100 went to the salon. Let’s say 40 for the sake of this. Now you’re down to 60. Factoring overhead for disinfectants, tools, sharpening services, disposables etc… you can take off half of that. So now we’re at 30. Now the gov wants their share. Since we work for ourselves, you’ve gotta set aside taxes. Safely, say 30%… so about 20 is what ends up in the pocket of your stylist or barber from a 100.00 cut. So, yes, tip your stylist or barber. The audacity you have. If you were a client of mine, I’d fire you. I hope your hair falls out and you go bald so that whatever person that currently has the misfortune of having you as a client can be alleviated of your despicable social skills and completely lack of respect for our craft.