do you tip on free touch-ups?

[perfectfigure]

It's too late to really matter, because I had no cash on me when I got my touch-up and didn't even think about tipping until after I'd already left

Comments

[itsnotfairlaika]

Yes, I think it's standard to tip on a touch-up. It doesn't have to be a huge amount, but something would be nice.

[fallconsmate]

i tip on a free touchup, or on a jewelry change with my piercings.

[kvetchy]

It depends, as far as I'm concerned. If an artist is touching up a tattoo because he or she made some sort of error/didn't cover well enough/etc, then tipping really shouldn't be compulsory. I don't mean major problems, either, which is another issue entirely, and I'm referring instead to the sorts of details that might have been overlooked on first pass, especially for more intricate pieces.

When I had my foot touched up, I knew that I would be tipping because, no matter how well or poorly it was executed, I was going to have to deal wit healing that was more difficult than would be expected in other areas; so, touch-ups related to your negligence/healing protocol, or to simple wear-and-tear more broadly, tipping is an absolute must.

[zabox]

I think I agree with this.

[hebrokeaway]

Always tip. Always.

[carmy_89]

I wouldn't sweat it - maybe swing by and say "oh I forgot to leave your tip when I was here on wednesday" I'm sure he'll appreciate it.