Los Angeles, California — Startup Costs
Hair Salon Startup Costs in Los Angeles
Opening a hair salon in Los Angeles typically costs $90,000 – $300,000. Here is the full breakdown — lease deposits, wash-station buildout, styling stations, product inventory, and licenses — with real dollar ranges based on Los Angeles market data.
Startup cost breakdown
| Cost item | Low | High | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease deposit + first months' rent | $10,000 | $32,000 | 1,000–1,400 sqft at $18–40/sqft |
| Buildout & wash-station plumbing | $40,000 | $115,000 | — |
| Styling stations, chairs & mirrors | $18,000 | $55,000 | — |
| Initial color & retail product inventory | $8,000 | $24,000 | — |
| Licenses, insurance & POS | $6,000 | $16,000 | — |
| Total estimated range | $82,000 | $242,000 | 3–6 months from lease signing to opening |
Timeline to launch
3–6 months from lease signing to opening
How Los Angeles compares
Los Angeles salon startup costs are wide-ranging — LA's fragmented geography swings rent from $18/sqft in the Valley to $40/sqft in West Hollywood, and extension- or editorial-focused salons may need extra specialty equipment. For comparison, see our national salon profit margin benchmarks and the gross margin calculator.
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