How much should I tip my beauty pro?

Tipping is optional but customary. The short version: 18–22% for most services, 22–25% for bridal or editorial. The long version is in our blog post — tipping etiquette for mobile beauty pros.

The math, by service

• Hair (cut, color, blowout) — 18 to 22 percent. Bridal: 22–25%.
• Nails (mani, pedi, gel, art) — 18 to 20 percent. Custom art often gets a few extra dollars.
• Makeup — 20 to 25 percent. Bridal and editorial often 22–25%.
• Skincare (facials, peels) — 18 to 22 percent.
• Lashes & brows — 18 to 22 percent. Lash fills often 22–25% (lower per-hour rate).
• Massage — 18 to 22 percent. Adjust up for chronic-pain or extended sessions.

Why mobile may differ from salon

Salon employees split commissions with the shop and have tools provided. Mobile Pros own their full kit, absorb travel time and fuel, and pay their own insurance. Made Glow’s marketplace fees are disclosed in /terms §6 (15% on a Pro’s first booking with a given client, 4% on returning bookings, plus a $1.99 consumer service fee); tips are not subject to marketplace fees.

How the tip flow works in-app

After your pro marks the appointment complete, you'll get a notification with a tip prompt: 15%, 20%, 25%, custom, or no tip. You can take your time — there's no awkward salon-counter moment. 100% of the tip goes to the pro. Made Glow takes nothing on tips.

When a higher tip is warranted

• Pro showed up early to handle setup before a tight event window.
• You added services last-minute and the pro accommodated.
• Pre-7am or post-9pm booking.
• The pro fixed a major problem from a previous service elsewhere.
• Group event where the pro stayed extra to coordinate.

When a lower tip is appropriate

If a service didn’t meet a reasonable standard, a low or no tip is fair. That said: talk to the Pro first (many will offer to fix it on the spot), and if a quality issue isn’t resolved, contact Made Glow support — see unsatisfactory service.