Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists — by Scott Farmer.
TL;DR Raising prices with existing clients is harder than setting them for new ones. Your regulars remember exactly what they used to…
Quick Answer: Charging for salon consultations works when the consultation itself requires skilled professional time, such as color corrections, extensions, or chemical…
Quick Answer: When to leave commission for a salon suite comes down to two numbers: your monthly service revenue and your portable…
The first time I fired someone at JScott Salon, I did everything by feel. No written warning. No policy on paper. Just…
Quick Answer: The best hairstylist interview questions dig into three things: skill, culture fit, and business sense. Ask about their rebooking rate,…
I lost a great stylist once because of a $40 supply reimbursement I forgot to hand back. She never brought it up.…
Quick Answer: To transition from commission to booth rental, give proper written notice, confirm your state allows booth rental, line up a…
Quick Answer: To rent out booths in your salon, you stop being an employer and become a landlord. You set a flat…
Quick Answer: Most salons charge between $150 and $400 a week, or roughly $600 to $1,600 a month, for a single booth.…
Quick Answer: Booth rental startup costs usually run $2,500 to $6,500 for a hairstylist leaving commission. That covers your first month rent…