Minneapolis, Minnesota — Startup Costs
Hair Salon Startup Costs in Minneapolis
Opening a hair salon in Minneapolis typically costs $78,000 – $240,000. Here is the full breakdown — lease deposits, wash-station buildout, styling stations, product inventory, and licenses — with real dollar ranges based on Minneapolis 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 $14–30/sqft (skyway vs. street) |
| 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 Minneapolis compares
Minneapolis salon startup costs are moderate, with a skyway-or-street choice driving the lease line — skyway space at $22–30/sqft costs more than emerging street corridors at $14–18/sqft but delivers weather-proof winter traffic. For comparison, see our national salon profit margin benchmarks and the gross margin calculator.
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