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Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Hair Salon Owner
Become a Hair Salon Owner
Starting a Hair Salon

Getting Paid to Do People's Hair for Fun and Make People Happy

If you're reading page, chances are you're already interested in doing people's hair. You may not be enrolled in a cosmetology school yet, but you're eager to learn.

Professional hair care is a growing business. As of 2005, there were 400,000 salons in the United States, employing 1.7 million beauty professionals. Despite the floundering economy, a 2002 survey by Modern Salon estimated total salon revenues at a staggering $55.9 billion – an increase of 3.2 percent over the previous year.

In that year, Americans spent $23 billion on hair cut, $10.4 billion on hair coloring, $8.7 billion on perms or relaxers, and $5.5 billion on retail hair care products. Clairol estimates that 55% of all American women now color their hair – nearly 20% in a salon. That figure is expected to rise as the Baby Boomers begin to (gracefully) age.

Baby Boomers – those people born between 1946 and 1964 – are the driving force in the personal care market. Raised to see themselves as youthful, many want to hang on to that youthful appeal as long as possible. You can be a hair salon owner wherever you live, which is the beauty of this business. If you want to live and work in a small town, simply open a neighborhood hair salon. If you want to live and work in the big city, this lucrative business can be yours too.

For those with entrepreneurial spirit, becoming a hair salon owner is most likely a great fit. Training is available to anyone interested, oftentimes for only very little investment, even if you have never worked as a hair salon ever before.

As a hair stylist, of course you can also choose a specialization:

Salon stylist
Hair designer
Celebrity hair stylist
TV/movie/commercial hair stylist
Wig and hairpiece designer
Family stylist
Bridal stylist
Teens and children's stylist
Male and metrosexual specialist
Whenever you're ready, income can be increased exponentially by implementing an unlimited array of new services as follows:
Nail services
Facial services
Bridal services
Auxiliary services to boost income
Tanning beds or booths
Day spa
Massage
Waxing
Airbrush tanning
Services for male clienteles

Need more expansion?
If you're ready to start a world-class day spa salon, this eGuide can provide you with the answers that you need to know. It also contains a list of resources from which you can easily find salon consultants who can help you with your requests.

If you're interested in purchasing an existing franchise, this eGuide will also show you where to find such opportunities. It also includes resources where you can find listings to salons for sale.

This eGuide provides insightful formation, advices and tips for anyone who is contemplating in entering the Hair Salon Industry as well as for seasoned hair stylist or hair salon owner. Numerous hard-to-find resources are included to help you locate pertinent information, businesses and consultants that will help you achieve your success in this highly lucrative and competitive business.

There are several career paths in this field that you can choose based on your strengths and interests. You’re not restricted to start a hair salon from scratch, if you're not ready.

Some of the pathways to choose from:

Booth rental
Apprentice
Work for an established salon
Purchase an existing franchise
Home-based salon
Mobile salon

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev and co-author Heather K. Michon have talked to many salon professionals, including successful hair salon owners, celebrity stylists, trainers, and trend consultants to provide you with the best and the most comprehensive self-study guidebook filled with insider information, tips and advice for breaking into and succeeding as a hair salon owner and succeeding in this lucrative business.

Among them are:

A hair stylist and cosmetology educator who was named "Top 75 Educators of the Millennium" by Modern Salon and founded a chain of very successful salons nationwide
A former hair stylist and now works as a trainer and consultant who helps people starting and managing their own salons
The founder of a renowned Dallas-based boutique talent agency that represents the best stylists in the region. Neiman Marcus, Pier One Imports and JC Penney are among his clients

About the Authors

Jennie S. Bev is THE fashion, image and fun careers expert, whose reputation has been acknowledged by prestigious media internationally. She has been profiled and mentioned in Entrepreneur, Teen People, Canadian Business, Home Business, Dong (France), San Francisco Chronicle, The Independent, Daily Southtown, The Arizona Republic, Femina (Asia) and Dewi (Asia).

Editor-in-Chief Jennie S. Bev was named 2003 EPPIE Award finalist in Non-Fiction How To category for excellence in electronic publishing. She has published over 40 books and 900 articles in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany and Southeast Asia. She is also a college professor based in San Francisco Bay Area.

Heather K. Michon holds a BA from Trinity College of Vermont. She is a freelance writer whose interests include beauty and fashion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Myths, the Realities and the Basics
Brief History of the Beauty Industry in USA
What is a Hair Stylist, Really?
Do I Need to be Licensed?
Do I Need to Live in New York or Los Angeles to Succeed?
To Become a Celebrity Stylist, Do I Need to Know High-Profile Celebrities Personally?
What are the Benefits of Being a Stylist?
What's My Earning Potential?
Is "Gut Feeling" Sufficient to Plunge into This Field?

Preparing for Your Big Break
Quiz: Do You Have What It Takes?
What a Hair Stylist Actually Does
Where a Hair Stylist Works
Show Me the Money
A Bird's Eye View of the Hair Styling Business
Social Functions of a Hair Stylist
Career Game Plan
Personality Traits to Success
Perseverance
People Skills
Creativity
Resourcefulness
Skills of the Trade
What is Personality Profiling?
Color Selection Guide
Technical Skills
Make Up Skills Preferred
Marketing Tools
Book
Web Site
Publicity

Choosing Your Specialization
Hair Stylists
Hair Designers
Hair Color Technicians
Permanent Wave Technicians
Wig Stylists
Special Effect Costume
Celebrity Stylists
Personal Stylists
Be Licensed or Not
To Go to Beauty School or Not
How to Select a School
Finding the School
Cosmetology Curriculum
Private School - $15,000 tuition
Community College - $1,500 in tuition and supplies
School Requirements
Financing Your Education
Books and Supplies
Passing the State Board Exam
The Value of Internship

Simplest Ways to Work for Yourself
How Much Can You Expect to Earn
Working for Yourself
Booth Rentals
Purchasing an Existing Salon
Purchasing a Franchise
Starting a Salon from Scratch
Regulatory Boards
Market Research
Making a Business Plan
Small Business Loans

Choosing a Theme
Finding a Niche
The "Traditional" Salon
The Family Salon
Tweens and Teens
Men and Metrosexuals
The Day-Spa
Finding the Perfect Location for Your Salon
Deciding What Services to Offer
Auxiliary Services to Boost Income
Nail Services
Facial Services
Massage
Waxing
Airbrush Tanning
Tanning Beds

Hiring Employees
Pay Rate (or Salary)
Success Traits
Customer Service
Perseverance
Entrepreneurial Spirit

Laws and Regulations
Health and Safety Requirements
Insurance
Employees
Taxation
Being Successful

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Advertising
Networking in Your Community
Keeping Up With Trends
Industry Magazines
Online Industry News
Continuing Education
Professional Organizations
Trade Shows and Conventions
Success Stories

State-by-State Licensing Boards

This eGuide literally saves you hundreds or even thousands of dollars spent on professional workshops and training and hundreds of hours of research. It will help you break into the career of your dream faster without having to repeat the same mistakes that most newcomers do.

We have also included online and training resources from which you can learn to create and design beautiful nails by yourself. This information alone will cost you hundreds of dollars elsewhere.

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