Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists — by Scott Farmer.
TL;DR The average salon visit generates $55 to $75 in service revenue. Add one $25 to $40 add-on per appointment and you…
TL;DR A salon business plan that works has 9 sections built around break-even analysis, monthly operating expenses, and a 12-month revenue forecast.…
Last updated: June 2026 TL;DR Most salons sell for 1.15x to 2.28x Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), or roughly 2.0x to 4.0x EBITDA.…
TL;DR Self-employed hairstylists, booth renters, and suite owners have no employer-sponsored health insurance. You are responsible for finding, paying, and renewing your…
TL;DR A healthy solo stylist or small salon should be generating at least 10 new client requests per month. Below that number,…
TL;DR A salon membership program creates predictable monthly revenue by charging clients a recurring fee in exchange for a curated bundle of…
Last updated: April 26, 2026 TL;DR The first hire is the single biggest swing in salon owner profit. Done right, you double…
TL;DR Having 5 stars on Google does not automatically mean new clients walk through your door. A 2024 BrightLocal study found that…
Last updated: April 26, 2026 TL;DR: Most salon owners have no idea what their business is worth until the day they want…
$40 an hour. That is the number most stylists quote when someone asks what they earn. They take their gross revenue from…