Salon Owner
Build your vision by owning and operating a thriving salon business.
What Does a Salon Owner Do?
Discover what this career path involves
Salon Owners combine their passion for beauty with entrepreneurial drive to build businesses that serve their communities. Ownership involves everything from location selection and build-out to hiring, marketing, and financial management. While challenging, salon ownership offers unlimited income potential, creative control, and the satisfaction of building something lasting. Successful owners balance business operations with maintaining their own client base or focus entirely on management. The path to ownership can include purchasing an existing salon, franchising, or starting from scratch.
Salary & Job Outlook
Financial rewards and career growth potential
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Personal Care Services, Self-Employed
Salon ownership offers unlimited income potential. While competitive, well-managed salons with strong cultures and marketing thrive. The beauty industry shows consistent demand regardless of economic conditions.
Work Environment
Where you could build your career
Your own salon space
Multi-chair full-service salons
Boutique specialty studios
Salon suite rental properties
Franchise locations
Mobile salon units
Expect a dynamic environment balancing client service, team management, and business operations.
A Day in the Life
A typical week as a Salon Owner
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Owning a salon means the business is always on your mind. The freedom is incredible but so is the responsibility. Your success is tied to your teams success - build them up.
Key Skills
Skills you'll develop and use in this career
Business planning and strategy
Staff recruitment, training, and management
Financial management and budgeting
Marketing and brand development
Customer service excellence
Vendor relationships and inventory management
Requirements & Licensing
Your path to becoming licensed
["California cosmetology license", "Business license and salon establishment license", "Significant startup capital or financing", "Knowledge of employment law and regulations", "Strong leadership and management skills", "Marketing and financial management expertise"]
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Program Details
Cosmetology Program Program
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