Hair salon business plan
Plan your hair or beauty salon section by section — services, chairs, staff and numbers — and download a clean plan. Free, in your browser, no sign-up.
A salon earns per chair and per hour. Your plan should show how full your chairs will be, what an average visit is worth and how you will win regular clients. The prompts below are tailored for hair and beauty salons.
Tips for a plan that convinces
- Calculate how many hours per week each chair is actually booked; that is your real capacity.
- Regular clients who rebook every 6–8 weeks are the base of a healthy salon.
- Product sales can add a meaningful share of income: plan them separately.
Salon start-up costs
Put an amount you can back up next to each item:
- Fit-out: chairs, mirrors, wash basins, water and electricity
- Tools and equipment (dryers, straighteners, sterilisers)
- First stock of products for use and for sale
- Booking system and till
- Insurance, licences and professional advice
- Working capital for the first months
Rules and insurance
Rules differ a lot between countries: in some you can open freely, in others the person running the salon needs a recognised qualification, and in some treatments need a separate registration. Hygiene rules always apply. Insure your liability, including treatment risks.
Key figures your plan needs
- Average price per visit
- Bookable hours per chair per week and expected occupancy
- Rebooking rate of clients
- Wages or chair rental income per chair
- Break-even: bookings per week that cover all costs
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Frequently asked questions
What should a hair salon business plan include?
Your services and prices, a local market analysis, how you will attract and keep clients, staffing (employees or chair rental), opening hours and booking, and a financial plan with fit-out costs and chair occupancy.
Do I need a licence to open a salon?
It depends on the country. In England there is no general licence for hairdressing, though some treatments (such as skin piercing) need council registration. In France a salon must be run by someone with a recognised hairdressing qualification. Check the local rules first.
Is it free?
Yes, entirely in your browser with no account.