Moving... gift for hairstylist?

[peachie]

So we are moving to a new city/state soon and thus I will be leaving my hairstylist that I have used for the last 5 years. I see her often for bang trims and get my haircut about 2 or 3 times a year.

Should I include a little gift? I was thinking a gift card to Starbucks or Argo tea (both right across from the salon and locations all over the city). If so, how much? I was thinking maybe $30?

I will only be seeing her for a bang trim before we leave, which is "free" (and only takes her less than 5 minutes) but I always tip $10.  (I always tip the normal 20% on haircuts and more at Christmas.) Or I could give her a bigger tip? Just not sure what amount seems right. 

I just thought it might be sweet to give her a card and something "extra" to tell her thanks. I am probably WAY over thinking this!

Thanks so much!

[busybodyk]

Starbucks/Argo gift card sounds nice. Its really sweet of you to do anything. I'm sure she will be very surprised.

[Nina]

I think the gift card with a card is a great idea. It is very thoughtful and i'm sure she will love it!