Denver, Colorado — Startup Costs
Hair Salon Startup Costs in Denver
Opening a hair salon in Denver typically costs $85,000 – $255,000. Here is the full breakdown — lease deposits, wash-station buildout, styling stations, product inventory, and licenses — with real dollar ranges based on Denver market data.
Startup cost breakdown
| Cost item | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease deposit + first months' rent | $9,000 | $26,000 | 1,000–1,400 sqft at $18–32/sqft |
| Buildout & wash-station plumbing | $38,000 | $105,000 | — |
| Styling stations, chairs & mirrors | $18,000 | $50,000 | — |
| Initial color & retail product inventory | $8,000 | $22,000 | — |
| Licenses, insurance & POS | $5,000 | $14,000 | — |
| Total estimated range | $78,000 | $217,000 | 3–6 months from lease signing to opening |
Timeline to launch
3–6 months from lease signing to opening
How Denver compares
Denver salon startup costs are at the higher end of the inland cities — the $19.29 indexed city minimum wage pushes pre-opening payroll up, though $18–32/sqft rent keeps the lease line moderate. For comparison, see our national salon profit margin benchmarks and the gross margin calculator.
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