Hair Salon

Hair salons provide haircuts, coloring, styling, treatments, and beauty services to clientele.

Models include traditional salon (rent space, hire stylists), suite rental (individual stylists rent suites), or solo stylist booth rental.

Success requires skilled stylists, building loyal clientele, staying current with trends, and creating inviting atmosphere.

Startup costs vary enormously - booth rental starts at $200-500/month while full salon buildout costs $50,000-150,000+ for space, chairs, equipment, and inventory.

Revenue comes from services, retail products (shampoos, conditioners, styling products), and potentially additional services (nails, waxing, makeup).

Stylists typically keep 40-60% of service revenue in traditional salons or pay flat booth rental.

Pricing varies by market, expertise, and services from $30-200+ for cuts, $80-400+ for color.

Building regular clients is essential - people need haircuts every 4-8 weeks creating recurring revenue.

Location matters significantly - visibility, parking, and demographics determine success.

Marketing leverages Instagram before/after transformations, referral programs, and online booking.

Challenges include stylist retention, competitive market, and building initial clientele.

Success requires excellent service, skilled cutting/coloring, personable stylists, and efficient booking.