Opening a beauty business
Opening is the moment when a hundred decisions land at once, and most of them are expensive to redo. This is where I've gathered the companies that help with the space, the equipment, the systems and the paperwork — plus the reading worth doing before you sign anything.
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What I'd read first.
Starting a New Salon? Don't Choose Booking Software Until You Answer These Questions
Before choosing booking software for your new salon, identify the business you're building so your technology supports your long-term growth.
Read the guideWhy I Created BeautiSoul - The Future of Beauty Technology Starts with Trust.
Technology should create clarity—not confusion. The story behind BeautiSoul and the mission to bring trusted technology guidance to the beauty industry.
Read the guideWork in this part of the beauty industry?
If your company serves professional beauty businesses and belongs here, I'd love to learn more. Every listing is reviewed personally — and it's never for sale.
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Running My Business
The day-to-day: booking, payments, payroll, inventory, reporting, front desk and the systems that keep it all moving.
Growing My Business
Adding clients, revenue, retail, locations or team — and the coaching and systems that make growth survivable.
Technology & Software
Salon and spa software, payments, AI tools, color management and everything that runs on a screen.
Products & Supplies
Professional color, care lines, indie brands, backbar and the distributors who supply them.
Furniture, Equipment & Design
Chairs, shampoo units, head spa equipment, treatment rooms, layout, build-out and interior design.
Marketing & Client Growth
Websites, SEO, social, email and text marketing, reviews, branding and client communication.
Education & Development
Technical and business education, coaching, certifications, classes and continuing education.
Insurance & Business Services
Insurance, accounting, bookkeeping, legal, HR, payroll, financing and signage.
Buying or Selling a Business
Brokers, valuations, listings, financing and the advisors who guide beauty business transactions.
Industry & Community
Associations, events, trade shows, publications, podcasts and communities that keep you connected.