Suggested tip: 20%
If a facialist is working at a facility that's not theirs, tipping can be a critical part of their income. "Twenty percent or more is standard in our industry, depending on how generous you feel," says Erica Marie Gatt, aesthetician, makeup artist, and founder of EM Skin in Hermosa Beach, CA. "Depending on where you go, the tip may be included in the price so it's always best to inquire prior to your treatment so that you can be prepared."
If shelling out the money for a facial was already a splurge and you don't have the budget for tipping, Gatt says that posting a positive review, sharing your experience, tagging the company on social media, and referring friends, colleagues, and family are great ways to support your aesthetician.
