Atlanta, Georgia — Startup Costs
Hair Salon Startup Costs in Atlanta
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.
Startup cost breakdown
| 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 |
Timeline to launch
2–5 months from lease signing to opening
How Atlanta compares
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.
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