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Salon Service Price Calculator: Time, Product Cost and Rent Share

It is Sunday evening and a client has asked what a full set costs. You say a number, then wonder if it covers the gel, the hour of cleanup, and the chair rent due on the first. This calculator turns those worries into one clear price. Enter your rent, your pay goal and your real booked hours, and see what each service must cost so the month works out.

1. What you need each month





A rough placeholder. Use the figure your accountant suggests.



2. Your working time





Gaps, no-shows and quiet afternoons count. Be honest here.

3. The service you want to price




Suggested price for this service

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Your hourly rate to cover everything

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  • Your pay and tax share: –
  • Rent and fixed costs share: –
  • Product cost: –

Bookable hours per month: –

Break-even price (costs only, no pay): –

Services needed per month at this price: –

These results are estimates and a planning aid. They do not replace a tax professional or accountant.

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FAQ

Why does the calculator use booked hours and not all open hours?

Most solo stylists do not fill every slot. Gaps, cancellations and quiet days still cost you rent. Dividing your costs by the hours you actually book gives a rate that survives slow weeks. If you are unsure, start at 60 to 70 percent and check your calendar over the last three months.

How is the rent share per service worked out?

Rent and other fixed costs are added up for the month and divided by your bookable hours. That gives a cost per hour, which is multiplied by the time the service takes, including setup and cleanup. So a longer service carries a larger share of the rent.

What should I put in for setup and cleanup time?

Count everything you do for that client that is not in the chair: the consultation, wiping down, sanitising tools, and notes. Even 10 to 15 minutes per client adds up to many unpaid hours each month.

What is the tax share for?

Your take-home goal is what you want in your pocket. Part of what you earn goes to taxes and pension, so the calculator raises the target to cover that. The default of 25 percent is only a placeholder. Ask your accountant which share fits your situation.

What does the break-even price mean?

It covers only your rent share and product cost for that service, with nothing left for your pay. Charging at or below it means you work for free. Use it as a floor, not as a price.

Should I charge exactly the suggested price?

Treat it as a starting point. Compare it with your local market, your skill and your waiting list, then round to a price that feels clear to clients. If the number is higher than you charge today, try raising it for new clients first.

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