Salon Manager
Beauty & Cosmetology
A program that prepares cosmetologists, hairstylists, and other personal grooming specialists to manage beauty parlors, shops, and full-service or specialized salons and to prepare for licensure as professional salon owners and operators.
What Salon Managers Do
A program that prepares cosmetologists, hairstylists, and other personal grooming specialists to manage beauty parlors, shops, and full-service or specialized salons and to prepare for licensure as professional salon owners and operators.
Common Tasks
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
- 1Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
- 2Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
- 3Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
- 4Recruit and hire staff members.
- 5Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
What You'll Learn
Types of Salon Managers
Work Environment
Locations
- • Full-service hair salons
- • Barbershops
- • Spa and wellness centers
- • Beauty retail stores with service departments
- • Salon suites and booth-rental studios
Schedule
Most work a set schedule that often includes evenings and weekends, with busy periods creating moderate to high time pressure.
Physical Demands
Work involves a mix of standing and walking on the salon floor with some desk or computer time for scheduling and inventory. Repetitive motions and frequent bending or reaching are common when assisting staff, checking stations, or stepping in to help with services.
Salary & Job Outlook
National Employment: 800,300 jobs
Top Paying States
Why Demand May Grow
Demand may rise as salons, barbershops, and personal service businesses expand and need supervisors to hire, schedule, and maintain service quality. Continued consumer spending on grooming and beauty services can also increase the need for managers who can market and run profitable operations.
Skills You'll Need
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Leadership role with clear advancement potential
- • Varied work combining people, operations, and customer service
- • Opportunities to increase income through retail and service sales
- • Skills can transfer across salons, spas, and related businesses
- • Pathway to owning or operating a salon
Cons
- • Evening/weekend hours are common
- • Handling customer complaints and staff issues can be stressful
- • Standing and repetitive movements can be tiring
- • Income may be tied to sales goals and local demand
- • Must stay compliant with licensing, safety, and labor rules
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