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Would you like to know how to open a hairdressing salon? You should be aware that, first and foremost, you will need to hold the necessary qualifications to carry out this work. Specifically, the business owner or at least one of their employees must hold a:
- Professional hairdressing certificate
- Master’s certificate in hairdressing
- A qualification listed in the National Register of Professional Qualifications
Unless the business owner has management training, has previously worked as a self-employed professional, or was registered with the Trades Register prior to setting up their salon, they will be required to complete a pre-opening training course within a maximum of 30 days of registration.
Franchisee or independent, sole trader, EURL or SAS: which to choose?
One of the key decisions you’ll have to make when setting up your hairdressing salon concerns the type of salon you wish to open. You’ll have the choice of opening a franchise salon and benefiting from the reputation of a major hairdressing brand. The advantage of opening a franchised hairdressing salon is undoubtedly the annual turnover, which is higher than that of independent salons. On the other hand, if you want a certain degree of freedom and flexibility in your work, you should opt for opening an independent salon instead.
In either case, you’ll need to draw up a business plan, which will enable you, if necessary, to convince your bank to grant you the loan to finance your project. This business plan should include your financial forecasts, your targets for the three years following the salon’s launch, and the strengths of your project.
The legal structure you choose for your business will also affect how your company operates, as well as its tax treatment. We recommend that you do not opt for the ‘auto-entrepreneur’ status, as this will restrict you due to its relatively low turnover threshold. However, depending on whether you are the sole owner or your business has several co-founders, you will have the option of choosing an EIRL, EURL, SARL or SAS. If you are unsure about which legal status to choose, do not hesitate to seek professional advice.
Finding the right location: an essential step
Choosing the premises where you will run your hairdressing business is a crucial step in setting up your salon. Indeed, the location of your hairdressing salon will have a direct impact on the success of your business. By choosing busy streets, town centres or shopping areas, you’ll benefit from greater visibility, although the rent will be much higher than on a quieter street. You can enlist the help of estate agents to make finding the perfect premises easier. Make sure you include in your budget any fitting-out work that may be required if the premises are not already suitable for your business.
In particular, you’ll need to make a substantial initial investment to fit out your salon with hairdressing furniture. To do this, consider using a hairdressing furniture wholesaler such as My Salon de Coiffure to obtain high-quality equipment offering the best value for money.