Hair
styling business is one of the most lucrative businesses to invest in, not only
in Nigeria but even in the whole world. In previous times, women were the only
gender associated with the styling of hair business but recently, men have
invaded the business as well. So many innovations and improvements have been encountered
in this line of business. This business hardly runs out of service as women
often patronize hairstylist and are always willing to spend as much as they can
afford to look good.
Hairstyling
can be started from almost anywhere as long as the environment is neat and
conducive, the creation of awareness for what you do also brings in more people
to the salon.
Steps
involved in running a standard hair salon.
TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE: anyone can venture into the hairstyling business and earn a
good living from it. It is however important to undergo adequate training and
have good work exposure before starting up a business of your own. Take time to
learn what the business demands and acquire customer relations and managerial
skills necessary to establish on your own.
LOCATION:
choose the busy and noticeable environment to establish in. Avoid locating
around too many competitors. Make your outlet attractive and well designed to
suit your type of business.
CAPITAL
INVESTMENT: the modern day hairstyling business requires some capital for
establishing even on a medium scale. Capital is needed for getting an outlet
and acquiring equipment needed for running the business. Equipment necessary
for the day to day running of this business includes: dryers, hair straightners,
magazines, alternative power source and so on.
OTHER
ALTERNATIVE INCOME SOURCES: there are other alternative income sources that can
easily be tapped into by a hair stylist. The selling of hair products like hair
relaxers, shampoos, conditioners, hair creams, weavons and attachments is a way
of utilizing the work space and generating more profit.
ADVERTISEMENT:
Showcasing your work on the tv, internets etc could also help improve your
patronage and take you to the next level in your business.