Thanks so much! I agree with you, the details really transform a space.

Wow! Thank you so much!!!

Thanks! All my stylists, and clients for that matter, really enjoy the space. Glad you liked it.

Thank you so much for the support! Don't worry, I have a lot more ideas I want to share with you guys.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Work hard and don't give up on your dream. You can do it!

Wow thanks for the love from across the world! Business is doing great, looking forward to 2022!

@@SamanthaPiercy your welcome i know you are i bit far from me If one day my way falls, I would like to come to visit you.😉🤗🙏

I've never thought of this idea. I will definitely write this idea down to shoot. Thank you so much for the suggestion. Stay tuned!

Where did you get your salon equipment

@@jenkobe All of the salon equipment - stations, chairs, dyers were purchased from LA Salon Designers.

Thank you so much for checking out my salon! To answer your questions simply, the salon space was previously an office space with multiple rooms. I found an architect/project manager/construction company to transform the space. I also found a salon furniture supplier that installed all the salon equipment. As far as cost, I would save for twice as much as you think you will need. Construction cost can vary wildly and there are always hidden cost that accumulate once the project starts. To get an accurate estimate of how much you might need to create a salon, work closely with a project manager once you begin. A project manager will keep you under budget and ensure construction is completed on time. Hope this information helps a bit. Start by finding a rentable space and talking to the necessary people to transform it into your dreams! Don't forget there are low cost loans available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help you.

Thanks so much! Yes, I do booth rent all my stations. If I had more room, I definitely would have added another sink. Unfortunately there are times when someone is waiting on a bowl. Thankfully all my stylists and clients are patient and understanding of the situation :). The salon designer I worked with said 3/4 chairs per sink is recommended. Maybe in my next salon.

@@SamanthaPiercy I love that you are already thinking of a next salon! I co own a 5 Chair booth rental salon that is very team oriented. Thank goodness we are successful but after expenses it basically comes out to me renting my chair for free. We have been in business for almost 5 years. Would love to connect if you had time because I am thinking of going off on my own and would love to know your thoughts on a couple of issues. I wonder if their is a site for salon owners?

@@lf9341 I don't know if there is a site specifically for salon owners. To be honest I have just been winging it for the last five years :) The best way to reach me would be on my IG @samantha.veilofgrace Feel free to reach out and we can chat some more about your big plans. Talk soon!

Congratulations! This is a great question, albeit a difficult one to answer in just a few sentences. I guess the most important thing I would focus on is how much revenue does the salon produce monthly/yearly and what are the monthly/yearly fixed expenses. In my own experience a salon really only has two sources of dependable revenue - stylist rent/commission and retail sales. Make sure the current salon owner provides you with accurate financials to support how much these two revenue sources generate each month/year for at least the last 2-3 years. This will give you an idea of what you can expect to make in gross income from your new investment. It's also important to know if the current stylists are under any contract and what those terms are. You want to make sure if you are buying a salon full of stylists that they plan on staying when you take over. Also check if the salon owner has signed any exclusive retail product sales contracts and what those terms are. The salon owner should also provide you with an accurate idea of how much the monthly/yearly fixed expenses are for at least the last 2-3 years. Again this will give you an idea of what your net income will be after expenses. If the numbers all check out and you can confidently generate a significant net profit then it should be a great investment. Thank you so much for this great question. I hope this bit of information helped you. This is a great topic and one I am going to discuss in more detail in a future video.

Whatever you think it is to run....double it.

I am happy to share!

@@SamanthaPiercy thanks alot ❤️mam ....

The mirror came with this particular station design. I got all the stations from Salon Designers LA. Hope this helps!

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

Don't worry too much about the name. Keep it simple and professional. The key is marketing the name once you decide. That's where you just focus more of your time!

I have never been asked this question. To be honest, I do not know if that is an absolute requirement from State Board. I would suggest contacting them directly to get more clarity. Thanks!

@@SamanthaPiercy Thank you

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.

@@SamanthaPiercy warm welcome

I'm not sure if Target carries this particular chair anymore but the brand is LumiSource and the style is Corazza. This brand is carried by all the major furniture companies in a number of different mid-century styles. Hope this helps!

I am sorry but I don't know the exact model of the hooded dryers. The chairs were custom made by Salon Designers LA and the dryers were included. They look to be pretty standard to what you can purchase on Amazon or similar retailers.

@SamanthaPiercy can someone come to the salon just for a shampoo and then drying under the hood? Just for the sake of some pampering? If so, how much would it cost and can a short haired man get it?

@@ferrocarrilusa5751 Haha, I am all for some relaxing pampering. I have my assistant wash and blow my hair sometimes and it is such a treat. While prices can fluctuate widely depending on your stylist and salon. I can't imagine a short haired client would pay too much for that service. With that being said it is always best to call and inquire directly for availability and price.

@@SamanthaPiercy not blow hair, using the hood dryer. do you enjoy sitting under it?

@@ferrocarrilusa5751 I guess it can be relaxing. To be honest I don't sit under these often.

The shampoo towel cabinets were built and installed by Salon Designers LA. The cabinets are great because they fit three stacked columns of towels in each upper cabinet. I also like the swing door to the trash cans for throwing away used foils. Thanks for the great question!

Cheap stuff isn't nice and nice stuff isn't cheap haha. Thanks for watching! Happy Holidays and New Years!

Contact your local salons to try and rent a chair! No time like the present.