Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists — by Scott Farmer.
TL;DR: Most stylists price their service menu by guessing or copying competitors. Both methods guarantee you leave money on the table. This…
The average salon owner loses between $8,000 and $15,000 per year to salon pricing mistakes they do not even know they are…
Most stylists never learn how to price a haircut. They look at what other salons charge, pick a number in the middle,…
I used to work six days a week. Twelve-hour days. Clients texting at 9 PM. No days completely off. My books were…
Word-for-word salon price increase letter templates — email, SMS, in-chair scripts, and social captions. Free to copy. From a stylist who's raised…
TL;DR Industry benchmark: Most salons land in the 55–70% retention band — average, not a goal. Good is 71–84%. Excellent is 85%…
TL;DR: How much is a salon suite? Monthly rent runs $800 to $2,500 depending on your market, suite size, and included amenities.…
The questions to ask when renting a salon suite are the difference between a profitable first year and a lease you regret…
TL;DR: About 20% of hair salons fail in the first year. Roughly 50% close within five years. But the real hair salon…
TL;DR 12 clauses, two sides of protection: A salon booth rental contract defines the terms of an independent contractor relationship. The IRS…