4 Tips to Become a Stylist of One

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to set your own schedule? How would it feel to maintain your own business and only work with the clients you want to? Renting a chair in a salon is becoming very popular among stylists. Here are 4 tips to successfully become a stylist of one.

1. Make sure you are clear on the rental agreement and find a salon that matches your values. Not all salons operate the same, so making sure you know the details is essential. How much is your monthly rental fee? Does the salon take a percentage of your earnings? What are the expectations of renting a chair in the salon? Do your best to find a salon that has the same culture and values you do.
2. Research pricing for your services. Renting a chair in a salon also means that you can set your own prices. When setting your prices, you want to make sure you account for overhead. You will either be paying rent or paying a percentage to the salon owner. Keep this in mind when you set your prices and estimate how many sessions you need to book each month to hit your goal.
3. Perfect your social media marketing and organizational skills. When you a renter, you will need to market yourself on social media since the salon owners will not be doing this. Your clients need to know where you are working and where they can find you. Marketing your skills on social media will help with recruitment of new clients. You will also need to have exceptional organizational skills since you are responsible for everything on your own—you are responsible for managing your own schedule, your own retail, your own everything.
4. Make sure you have the correct insurance coverage. Even though you do not own the salon, you still need to make sure you have the correct general liability coverage for your business. Being prepared for any situation is essential. Talk to your insurance agent to make sure you are fully covered.