🇩🇪Germany · Hairdresser / Barber
How much to tip a hairdresser in Germany (2026 Guide)
AppreciatedCash preferred
5–10% — round up to the nearest €5
5–10% of the bill is the typical range.
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Cultural notes
5–10% is the German hairdresser norm — round the total up to the next round figure. €38 cut becomes €40 or €42. Some salons have a tip jar at the till for assistants. Card payment: state the rounded total before they swipe. Owner-stylists are tipped less often, but the line has blurred.
Frequently asked questions
Cut was €35 — how much tip?
€40 total (€5 tip) is generous; €38 minimum.
What about the person who washed my hair?
A euro or two in cash directly is a nice gesture, or drop it in the assistant tip jar.
Tipping other services in Germany
- Sit-down restaurantRound up + 5–10% — state the total verbally before paying
- Counter / takeawayRound up to next euro
- CaféRound up to next euro — say "Stimmt so"
- BarRound up by 50¢–€1 per drink
- Housekeeping€2–5 per night
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€5–20 for a real favour
- TaxiRound up + 5–10%
- RideshareRound up via app — €1–2 typical
- Food delivery€1–3 in cash or app
- Grocery delivery€1–2 if you tip at all
- Spa5–10%, €5–10 typical for a massage
- Tour guide€5 per person group, €10–20 per person for free walking tours, 10% private
- Tattoo artist5–20% optional; not expected
- Valet€1–2 on return
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if you use a porter
- Busker€1–3 if you stopped to listen
- Movers€5/hour per mover, or €10–20 each for a longer move
- Tradesperson€0 — not customary
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Last verified: · Sources: liveingermany.de, iamexpat.de