Blowout Tip Calculator
Blowouts are quick, affordable and often squeezed in between other appointments. Enter the price and the suggested tip appears immediately, so you can pay and go.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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| Tip | Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 15% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 18% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 20% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 22% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 25% | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Quick answer
A short service with a small bill
A blowout is usually finished within an hour and costs far less than color or extensions. That matters for tipping because a percentage of a small bill produces a small gratuity, and a few extra dollars can move the effective percentage a long way.
This is why blowout tips often land at 15% to 18% rather than 20%. On a low price, the difference between the two is only a dollar or so, so many people simply round to a clean figure.
Blowout tip examples
The rows below show what common percentages produce at typical blow-dry prices. Use them to sanity-check your number, then enter the actual price for your own result.
| Blowout price | 15% | 18% | 20% | 22% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | $4.50 | $5.40 | $6.00 | $6.60 | $7.50 |
| $40 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $8.80 | $10.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.50 |
| $65 | $9.75 | $11.70 | $13.00 | $14.30 | $16.25 |
| $80 | $12.00 | $14.40 | $16.00 | $17.60 | $20.00 |
Add-ons and event styling
A plain blow-dry and an elaborate event style can share a name but not an effort level. If your stylist added curl, volume, an updo or a lot of sectioning, a slightly higher percentage or a rounded-up total reflects the extra time.
Wedding and event styling often involves travel, early hours or a trial run, and those appointments are covered in the wedding hair tip calculator. For a service that was free, such as a quick bang trim, the guide on tipping for a free bang trim explains the usual approach.
Cash or card for a small tip
Because the amounts are small, cash is convenient for a blowout and saves any processing fuss. Card is equally fine, and many salons let you add the tip on the terminal at checkout.
If you are pairing a blowout with a cut or color, tip on the combined total rather than calculating twice. The haircut tip calculator is a good companion when a cut is part of the same visit, and cash versus card covers the payment question in more detail.
Frequently asked questions
How much do you tip for a blowout?
Blowouts are quick, lower-priced services, and 15% to 18% is a common choice in the U.S., though 20% is always welcome. On a $45 blowout, 18% is an $8.10 tip and a $53.10 total.
Is 15% enough for a blow-dry?
Yes. Fifteen percent is inside the commonly cited range and is especially common for a short styling service. Round up to the next dollar if you prefer a tidy number.
Do you tip for a blowout before a wedding or event?
Many clients tip a little more for special-occasion styling because the result matters and the stylist may spend extra time. Moving to 20% is a simple way to do that.
Should I tip if the blowout came with a haircut?
One tip on the combined bill is normal. If the blow-dry was a separate add-on, you can tip on the total or keep it separate, but there is no need to double up.
Do I tip the shampoo person before a blowout?
If someone else washed your hair, a small extra amount of a few dollars is a nice gesture. If your stylist handled the wash too, one tip covers the whole appointment.
Do you tip for a dry style or quick updo?
The same range applies. A fast dry style is closer to a blowout than to a full color service, so 15% to 18% is reasonable, with more for intricate event styling.
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