“Most people will do $5.” Others said people should leave a similar tip to what they would leave at a restaurant. “I would say around 20% is fine,” said Adam Quintero, owner of Up Hair in the Castro. Stong Guo, the owner of Russian Hill's Tulip Salon, gave similar advice for what amounts to a good tip.

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. Don't feel obligated to tip more than you can afford.

Visit the Barbershop Get a feel for the atmosphere, and observe how the barbers interact with their clients. Take note of the shop's cleanliness and organization. Look for barbers who are confident and can confidently tell you what would work best for you depending on your requests and your face shape and structure.

First things first, research is your best friend. Hit up Google, Yelp or ask your friends for recommendations. Check out their Instagram or TikTok– a barber's page can tell you a lot about their style and skills.