Atlanta, Georgia — Startup Costs
Opening a hair salon in Atlanta typically costs $78,000 – $235,000. Here is the full breakdown — lease deposits, wash-station buildout, styling stations, product inventory, and licenses — with real dollar ranges based on Atlanta market data.
| Cost item | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease deposit + first months' rent | $8,000 | $26,000 | 1,000–1,400 sqft at $18–35/sqft |
| Buildout & wash-station plumbing | $35,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Styling stations, chairs & mirrors | $18,000 | $48,000 | — |
| Initial color & retail product inventory | $8,000 | $22,000 | — |
| Licenses, insurance & POS | $5,000 | $14,000 | — |
| Total estimated range | $74,000 | $210,000 | 2–5 months from lease signing to opening |
2–5 months from lease signing to opening
Atlanta salon startup costs are toward the lower end — $18–35/sqft rent and $12–15/hr market wages keep entry cheap, though specialist lacefront and extension stations may need extra equipment investment. For comparison, see our national salon profit margin benchmarks and the gross margin calculator.
Use our break-even calculator to model your startup costs and find out how long it takes to recover your investment.
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