Overview

• A hairdresser’s TikTok showing a customer adding €50 to the bill drew both praise and pushback over whether such a large gratuity is appropriate.
• The stylist defended the payment as voluntary appreciation and noted that not all of the money stays with her because a portion goes to the salon.
• A former waitress on TikTok said she consistently received more money from male guests when she wore braided, ribboned styles and argued the effect reflects sexualization.
• Comments on both videos ranged from support for pragmatic income tactics to criticism of using younger-looking styling, reflecting wider ethical concerns.
• Background context cited in coverage notes that tipping in Germany is customary but optional, with survey data showing broad participation and tax rules treating only direct, voluntary tips to staff as tax-free.