How to open a hair salon?

Question

How do you go about openig up the salon and hiring the hairdresser

Answer 1

u need a place for that. then u have to do the interiors. then u need a license. then hire a hairstylist and a beautician and a assistant. thats all.

Answer 2

I don't know about you but in PA you have to have a licensed cosmetologist to actually "open" a salon. That cosmetologist also has to be licensed as a "salon manager" before any hiring can be accomplished. State regulations.
I opened my own shop almost 2 years ago, and it was relatively easy. I wanted to remain working and also be able to be at home taking care of my kids, so we remodeled the basement, following ALL state regulations, had it inspected by the state, open for business.
I will let you know it is alot of work to get it ready...there's so much you HAVE to have to open. My place is very small but then we live in the country I do have 2 ladies for competition but they are way over priced..I stay pretty busy for being in the "boonies"..

Answer 3

Okay, well first you buy/rent a building in a place where there is other shops, that would do as a hairdressers, and do it up. Then to advertise for someone, you just put posters up, and put an ad on your car so you drive around with people seeing the ad. Ask the local newspaper if they can put in your ad. Come up with a snazzy name, and make sure the people you hire have qualifications. Then you can advertise your salon! Take out a loan before all this, so you can do it up with sinks, brushes, dryers, straighteners etc... I hope i helped! :D xXxXxXxXxXx

Answer 4

Usually u wud need to start off wid already "having" a qualified stylist,shampoo gals are rather easy to hire.The heart of a saloon is the hairdressers/stylists.U cant open a saloon if u dun have anyone that is qualified to cut/style someone's hair.Next thing is rather easy,find a busy location,get a "hot" catchy name, go around ur area,survey for all u need for a hair saloon.Also if u want ur saloon to be a more than juz a hair saloon, u can also have manicure/pedicure services.Even a waxing room,if u wish.Since some customers might have to wait a while for perms/coloring,might as well offer em pedicures & manicures! I've been to a saloon wer they had a mini bar area..juz 2 small tables n a bar that serves up fancy mocktails & assortment of teas/coffee.Don't serve alchohol,u wudnt want ur customers drunk in a middle of coloring/perming..lol..Good Luck! Hope i helped wid ideas.

Answer 5

well, let's just say that you've finished cosmetology school and passed the state exam.
with that in mind, you have to know what it is that you'd look for in a salon. of course, you want quality but what else? what kind of vibe do you want to send out to the customer.
do you want it to be classy, up to date, hip, or just a place that's in an out 10 bucks for a hair cut?
where would you want your salon to be? the busier the locale is, the better for your business but you also have to take in consideration if the area is a safe one. try an find a realtor that can get you a really good deal on a nice building.
if it were up to me, i'd do all the decorating by myself, with some friends. but if you have the money to hire a professional, then go ahead and do it.
once you want the salon just as you want it(remember, saving up money and applying for loans is crucial), you can start putting out ads for hair stylists. put them in the newspaper, go to a loacl cosmetology school for referrals.
know exactly what you're looking for in one. be very diverse in your decisions. one hairstylist could be really good at styling and cutting, but maybe another would be really good at extensions.
don't just hire them on the dot, maybe have them do a cut for you on a doll head.
this way, you know exactly what their technique is like. offer a wage. or lease stations. remember to send your hairstylists to monthly or bi monthly workshops so they can brush up on new techniques, new products and styles.

Answer 6

this is something you really want to research. location is very big. you want to start small. don't waste your money on inventory you don't need. the first year of ownership is the hardest. you need a good accountant to help you. you also need a business plan. you should have a local small business bureau, and they will be able to give you a packet of information. most banks will not give loans without a thorough business plan. i hope that you are a licensed cosmetologist because it is very hard to be in this business if you don't know the business.

Answer 7

you do your own research...