I accidently left a huge tip for the women that cut my hair this afternoon. How should I proceed?

go back to her… i would imagine she’ll know that its a mistake…(but probably won’t let you know that because she might not want to embarrass you)

Unless you want to become the biggest horses-ass in Oregeon, I don’t see how can reclaim that accidental tip. I hope it was a good cut!

I think you’re fine, you tipped her more than the haircut cost.

I think you could even go back and drop her a five for the twenty and she’d still be happy about the whole thing. Although you might just consider making it a five from then on.

When I waited tables I had a guy I’d been joking with all night accidentally leave $127 on top of his ~$100 tab. I tried to track him down in the parking lot , but no dice. (the tip was already generous without the $100, so it was obvious either he’d won the lottery that day or made an honest mistake) He came back the next day and swapped me the $100 for another $20, apologized and no harm done.

If it was good enough to go back to her, let her know next time (upon tipping her normally) that it was a generous mistake on your part. I suspect she knows. As far as getting it back, my parents always say that sometimes smaller mishaps happen to protect us from larger ones. Think of it as some good Karma in the bank to safeguard you. ;)

I have no intention of getting it back. And your parents sound wise.

Go back to her for your next haircut if you were pleased with her work. Very likely, she knows a mistake was made in regards to the tip. Whether she didn’t want to embarras you or she didn’t notice it til it was too late, she will be grateful for the continuing business.

She knows it was a mistake and if she doesn’t, she thinks you’re great anyway. Go back, don’t be embarrassed, she won’t be upset when you leave a more normal tip. At least you are leaving one! A regular customer who tips regularly is better to have than a one-off who accidentally leaves a huge tip.

Honestly, I wouldn’t bring the previous tip up at all.

Go back to her and tip normally. If she ever brings up the big tip, just say, “happy holidays,” and leave it at that.

naw you dont need to find a new barber, say bye bye to the money and leave a normal tip next time. Don’t even mention it at your next cut – it’s not worth cryin over some spilled milk.

I agree with imhellokitty ^
I do hair, and also tend bar so I make tips. I’m sure she really appreciated it, and it’s not like she did a crappy job. If you like the way she does your hair, continue to go to her. Tip whatever you feel is correct.

I would not go back and retrieve it.

You most likely made her day and that should make up for the lost money. Could be the best thing to happen to her in a long time.

Next time tip her the normal rate.

lol what are you some kind of George Costanza? I seriously thought of seinfeld as soon as I read this. If you want to have a pretty funny story to tell your friends at the water cooler then def go and get your money back. But if you want to save yourself some embarrasement I would just let it go and tip her normal next time. If you DO go back for your money let me know how it goes :D

I agree w/ those that say let it go….spread out over your next several haircuts w/ normal tips, the loss is insignificant.

I waited tables in college, I tip generously (not like you accidently did, but you get the idea….). The extra few bucks I leave mean so much more to the person who is working for tips than the loss you feel….
Having been in their shoes, you can trust me on this….

Additionally, she will definitely remember you and likely give you awesome customer service :)
I know I did….!

dude. she prolly wont remember you when you need another haircut. (If your hair grows like mine… i get a haircut every 6 months) Its ok to let this one go.

Maybe you should let her down easy. Next time, tip $21, then $20, then $19…. :)