Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists, by Scott Farmer.
TL;DR Most salon chairs sit empty 40% to 60% of available hours. That is revenue evaporating from square footage you already pay…
Last updated: July 2026 Quick Answer: To build a salon budget, start with your average monthly gross revenue, then subtract fixed costs…
Quick Answer: The nine salon pricing factors for 2026: cost per service, local market demand, experience and specialization, client acquisition cost, chair…
Quick Answer: Vagaro is the better salon-specific platform for most stylists. Square Appointments is the better starting point if you already run…
Quick Answer: The slow season is a math problem, not a scheduling problem. The fix is locking appointments in before the quiet…
I have been behind the chair a long time. I opened JScott Salon, built my own independent clientele as Scott Farmer Hair…
Last updated: July 6, 2026 Quick Answer: A hybrid salon model combines commission-based employees and independent booth renters in the same salon.…
Last updated: July 12, 2026 Quick Answer: Most stylists keep 90% or more of their regulars after a price increase when they…
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…