How to Start a Beauty Parlour

Starting a beauty parlour is very similar to starting any other brick and mortar business.  All business owners need is training, funding, a workspace and competent staff.

How to Start a Beauty Parlour

The business owner needs to be familiar with every aspect of running a beauty parlor.  This will allow them to step in when staff are absent and deal with customer complaints.  Having a background in beauty therapy will help entrepreneurs considerably.

The easiest way to learn about beauty therapy is to go to beauty school.  Attending beauty college will give business owners practical knowledge and insider information about the beauty industry.  Not to mention, mingling with beauty professionals may result in students making valuable industry contacts.

Funding

Unless an entrepreneur is independently wealthy, they will need funding for their start-up.  In the economic world this funding is called “capital”.  Capital is used to lease buildings,

While raising funds can be time-consuming and frustrating, with the right strategies entrepreneurs can raise a substantial amount of money.  The first step of acquiring capital should be approaching a bank.

If business owners have a solid business plan, the bank may approve a business loan.  If not, entrepreneurs will need to think carefully about their venture.  Banks only approve loans if the business has a realistic chance of success.  If the entrepreneur wants to go ahead with starting a salon, he or she will need to find investors.

Finding the Right Premises

Once funding has been confirmed, it is time to find a premises.  The ideal premises will be located in an area that gets a lot of foot traffic.  Poorly located salons will have to rely on regular clients and word of mouth advertising.

If an old salon comes up for lease, you should consider leasing the premises.  Old salons are ideal as they have everything a beauty salon will need.  For instance, the premises may have several taps, basins and adequate storage.

A few weeks or months before the opening date, the business owner will have to hire staff.  Employers can find suitable candidates by advertising the position and asking their contacts if they know of any beauticians who are looking for work.

The biggest challenge of running a salon will be getting customers. Many business owners do this by advertising their services in print, on television, on the radio and on the internet. Once you get started, ensure that your services are top of the notch.

You can even ask your clients what they think about the services offered. If your clients are satisfied, they will refer you to their friends.