Start your own hair salon and day spa / Entrepreneur Press and Eileen Figure Sandlin.

Includes index.

If running your own salon sounds like a dream come true, then stop thinking and start styling! Trendy hair, newfound energy and a revitalized appearance remain invaluable commodities no matter what ups and downs await the economy. Personal care is a phenomenal growth industry, so why not be the one to claim the wealth? From big-picture plans to day-to-day dealings our experts cover it all! Learn how to lay the groundwork, establish yourself in the marketplace, set up shop, develop service policies, and more. Get an insider's perspective from beauty industry practitioners and experts.

Preface; Chapter 1. Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow; Chapter 2. The Salon Scene; Chapter 3. Casting Your (Hair)net: Market Research; Chapter 4. Splitting Legal Hairs; Chapter 5. Leaving the Station Assembling a Team of Business Professionals; Chapter 6. Home Chic Home Establishing a Salon/Spa Location; Chapter 7. The Cutting Edge Hair Salon Equipment; Chapter 8. The Serene Scene Spa Equipment; Chapter 9. The Coiffure Crew Personnel; Chapter 10. Professional Development Opportunitiesto Dye For; Chapter 11. Blow(dry)ing Your Own Horn Advertising; Chapter 12. Surfing for Fun and ProfitChapter 13. Promotion PloysChapter 14. Stylin' by the Numbers Financial Management; Chapter 15. Hair-Raising Truths and Tales; Appendix: Hair Salon and Day Spa Resources; Glossary; Index