A haircut is so personal and it makes you feel like a million bucks if done right… for $5 bucks, If they do a good job, I'd give them another $5. Most places charge 6-7 times that without a tip. Places near me went from $20 to 30/35 in the last two years. I used to tip $10, still think that is reasonable.

General Tipping Guidelines The recommended tipping standard for barbers is 15-20% of the total cost of the haircut. This means that if your cut costs $40, you should tip between $6-$8. Of course, tipping is always at your discretion. Feel free to tip more or less, depending on those considerations above.

Some people are willing to pay a lot for a good haircut. Another thing about America and most developed countries is that labor is quite expensive, while machines are relatively cheap. Cutting hair can't be done properly by machine, so a person needs to be paid to do it.

While barbering can be a rewarding career, it can also be physically and mentally demanding. Long hours of standing, high levels of concentration, and dealing with difficult customers can lead to stress and burnout. Some barbers may quit due to these challenges, or because they want to pursue different career paths.