Hair Salon Pro Blog
Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists — by Scott Farmer.
One difficult salon client can cost you $3,200 a year. Not from the service they book. From the clients they drive away…
The complete local SEO guide for hair salons: Google Business Profile, reviews, service pages, citations, and AI search. 90-day action plan included.
Every client who walks out your door without their next appointment is a coin flip. They might call back in eight weeks.…
TL;DR A working salon business plan fits on one page. Nine boxes cover who you serve, what you sell, what you charge,…
TL;DR Color correction pricing is the biggest blind spot on most stylists’ service menus. Here is what you need to know: 3-tier…
Last updated: May 2026 TL;DR The IRS uses a 3-factor test under Publication 15-A (behavioral control, financial control, type of relationship) to…
Last updated: June 2026 TL;DR Salon business coaching costs $200 to $3,000+ per month. Mid-tier programs run $500 to $1,200 per month…
Last updated: April 26, 2026 TL;DR Google My Business (now called Google Business Profile) is the single highest-ROI marketing tool for any…
The average stylist spends more time choosing a lunch spot than deciding how to price salon services. Most look at what other…
TL;DR $0 acquisition cost vs $25-$75 per ad-generated client. A salon referral program turns your best clients into your unpaid marketing team.…