Do tip 15-20% of the total cost. The standard tip for a barber or hairdresser is 20-30% of the total cost of the service. This is a good baseline to use, but you can adjust the tip based on your satisfaction with the service and your personal budget.

People go to barber shops for a variety of reasons. Firstly, they offer professional haircuts and styling services that are tailored to the individual's needs. Secondly, barbershops often provide additional services such as beard trimming, shaving, facial treatments and hair coloring.

Ask around: Maybe someone you work with, or the guy who serves your morning coffee on the way into work who always seems to have great hair. You may feel a bit embarrassed if it's a stranger, but to him, it'll be a huge compliment. Just say you're looking for a good barber and need a recommendation.

Barbers are licensed to cut, color, perm, shampoo, and style hair, and provide shaves. They may use tools like scissors, clippers, razors, and combs.