No tip, no problem: Hair salons are going gratuity-free and cutting out the awkwardness

Emma Maciaszek, a 24-year-old hair stylist, opened Poppy Salon in February in the Inner Richmond. This was the first time Maciaszek – who specializes in color services such as “lived-in” blond, highlights and balayage – had full ownership of her work, and she was ready for a paradigm shift. “On June 1st, I will be updating all services to hourly, gratuity-free pricing,” she announced on Instagram.

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