Become a Hair Salon Owner

You will learn what a hair salon owner does, how to develop your skills to succeed in a hair salon career, how to start your own hair salon, how to acquire supplies and equipment, and how to market and sell your hair salon services.

What Happens in the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course Online

The Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course is an online learning program with suggested readings from the textbook (IAP Career College Guide to Become a Hair Salon Owner). This course is self directed, which means you may study and complete assignments at times that are most convenient for you from the comfort of your own home.

This part-time online course has a recommended completion date of 6 weeks from the start of the program, however, you may choose to complete the course in as little as 2 weeks or as long as 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

The Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course Online has been created to allow you to complete it without any teaching assistance. However, if you have questions or need assistance, you can receive help from a Faculty Member throughout the 6 weeks of the course. Your Faculty Member is a valuable resource person who can provide you with personal teaching assistance to help you succeed in the course and advice to help you succeed in the career.

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Course Topics

The online Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the Hair Salon Owner Certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College. Topics covered in the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course include the following:

Hair Salon Basics

  • Types of Salons
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Salon Retail Products
  • Hair Salon Personnel

Getting Ready

  • Skills and Knowledge You Will Need
  • Learning by Doing
  • Be Your Own “Mystery Shopper”
  • Learn From Other Business Owners
  • Resources for Self-Study

Starting Your Hair Salon

  • Choosing Your Niche
  • Options for Starting a Hair Salon
  • Choosing a Salon Name
  • Your Business Plan
  • Start-Up Financing
  • Legal Matters

Setting Up Your Hair Salon

  • Finding a Location
  • Salon Design
  • Displaying Merchandise
  • Business Equipment and Supplies
  • Obtaining Your Inventory

Running Your Business

  • Salon Operations
  • Hygiene and Cleanliness
  • Managing Appointments and Inventory
  • Pricing Services and Products
  • Getting Paid
  • Financial Management
  • Employees

Getting and Keeping Clients

  • Marketing Techniques
  • Printed Materials
  • Your Website
  • Social Media
  • Networking and Referrals
  • Customer Service
  • Growing Your Business
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What Is Included in the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course Online

This all-inclusive online Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course package includes:

  • Registration for the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course Online
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Access to a Faculty Member to provide you with personal teaching assistance and career advice
  • (Optional) 2026 membership in the IAPO International Association of Professional Hair Salon Owners for only US$ 2.99 per month
  • Downloadable Hair Salon Owner Certificate personalized with your name and the seal of the International Association of Professions Career College
  • (Optional) Opportunity to order official certificates printed on fine linen paper and embossed with the gold seal of the college
  • Textbook: IAP Career College Guide to Become a Hair Salon Owner (e-book edition)

 

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You can have all this for an incredible price. It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other programs. (We found courses based on old editions of our guides with registration fees of up to $999 and more.) We are able to offer you online courses at a significantly lower cost to you because of our expertise from over 20 years of producing the leading online guides for non-traditional careers.

Our online certificate courses have previously been offered for a registration fee of $297 U.S. and include a textbook and professional membership – a total value of almost $377.

FALL SPECIAL: This all-inclusive registration package for the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course is priced as only US$ 149.00 for the October 12, 2026 course.

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About a Career as a Hair Salon Owner

Opening a hair salon lets you own a creative feel-good business in a largely recession-proof industry. No matter how the economy is, people need their hair cut and it’s not something most people can do at home!

If you can’t cut hair yourself, you can hire hairstylists for your hair salon. If you are currently a hairstylist working for someone else, starting your own hair salon business gives you the freedom of being your own boss.

You can open a traditional hair salon offering hair care to all types of clients, or you can open a hair salon that caters to a select type of client, such as a men’s barber and shave shop or a children’s hair salon.

You can open a neighborhood beauty shop or an exclusive upscale salon. You can open a full-service hair salon or specialize in hair care services such as hair cuts, hair coloring, hair straightening, hair extensions, or hair styling for special events such as weddings and proms.

As a hair salon owner, you can earn the respect of clients and your community. Your hair salon can be a social hub where you develop long-term friendships with employees and clients.

Whether I am working on a celebrity or a non-celebrity, the gratification comes from seeing the self-esteem magnified when a women gets out of my chair. Sometimes women come to my salon down in the dumps, for whatever reason… but after an uplifting conversation, a glass of wine, an outstanding shampoo with a head massage, and a fabulous new look, their whole outlook changes. I love to see them walk out with their head lifted high, and that extra sway in the hips. When this happens, I know I’ve done my job.
DaRico Jackson, celebrity stylist and owner of Amiri Salon, Beverly Hills, CA (DaRico is one of the hair salon owners who gives advice in this guide)

Why Get a Certificate?

How can you benefit with a certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College)?

A certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College may give you:

  • Respect as a professional
  • A competitive advantage when marketing your services
  • A sense of achievement and confidence
  • A credential for your resume when applying for jobs
  • Assurance to clients of your professionalism
  • Evidence of your expertise
  • Higher earnings (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Certificates: A fast track to careers)

With the International Association of Professions Career College, you can earn a certificate online more quickly and affordably than many other educational options.

Student Spotlight: A Graduate's Success Story

Patricia Rivera

“Thanks to the course, I was able to implement new techniques in marketing and management that made a significant difference.”

Patricia enrolled with IAP College to improve her business and attract more clients. With the knowledge she gained, she enhanced her services, implemented better management practices, and gained new confidence in her work.

Her business has since grown significantly, bringing in more clients, higher income, and greater stability. Patricia is grateful for how IAP helped her transform both her business and her personal outlook.

“I am very grateful for the positive impact this has had on my life and business.”

Why Choose IAP Career College?

The International Association of Professions Career College (also known as IAP Career College) aims to offer the finest in affordable online certificate programs for dream careers.

The textbooks for most of our courses were developed by our parent company, the leading online publisher of career guide books on how to get started in a dream career, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Our guides have been used as textbooks for more than a decade, and you can find them in the career centers and library collections of many famed colleges and universities – from the University of Texas to the Fashion Institute of Technology – as well as in numerous public libraries in cities from Vancouver to New York.

It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other certificate programs. When we discovered online courses based on old editions of our career guides costing over US$ 1,000.00, we knew it was time to offer our own online certificate programs.

Now, the leader in online career guides for dream careers, along with a team of respected academics, have created online certificate programs through IAP Career College, allowing you to study and earn a certificate from the comfort of your own home.

Established online in 1999, the parent company of IAP Career College (known as FabJob) is an award-winning organization named “the #1 place to get published online” by Writer’s Digest. Our company and career guides have been featured in media ranging from ABC to Oprah’s newsletter and respected news sites ranging from CNN to the Wall Street Journal online.

We continue this tradition of excellence in online career education with the International Association of Professions Career College. Each of our career certificate programs has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College.

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  • What does a hair salon owner do?
    Hair salon owners oversee all aspects of running a salon—including client appointments, stylist management, inventory, marketing, financial oversight, and day-to-day operations geared toward building a strong local business.
  • What will I learn in the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course?
    In this part-time online course, you’ll gain essential, practical step-by-step tools to launch and manage a successful hair salon—from business setup to marketing, client services, workflow, and operational best practices.
  • How long does the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course take to complete?
    The Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course is designed to be self‑paced, with a recommended completion time of 6 weeks. However, you have the flexibility to complete it in as little as 2 weeks or extend it up to 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

    Need more time? No problem. All of IAP’s Courses include lifetime access.
  • How much can I earn as a hair salon owner?
    Industry sources estimate a broad salary range—typical owners earn between $50,000 and $80,000 annually, while experienced, high-volume salons can exceed $175,000/year.
  • Can I start a hair salon after completing this course?
    Yes. The course is designed to equip you with both strategic insights and operational know-how to plan, open, and run a salon—from client offerings to staffing and business growth.
  • Do I need prior styling or business experience?
    No. The curriculum is beginner-friendly and supports learners with clear guidance on both creative and business-side skills—even if you're new to the field.
  • Can I take the Hair Salon Owner Certificate Course from outside of North America?
    Yes. The course is 100% online and self‑paced, accessible globally with lifetime access to all materials.
  • Will I receive a certificate when I finish the course?
    Yes! Upon completion, you will receive a Hair Salon Owner Certificate from IAP Career College—demonstrating your understanding of salon operations and ownership.
  • What is IAP Career College?
    The International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College) is a leading online career college offering certificate courses and professional certifications for non‑traditional and “dream” careers.

    Since 1999, we’ve helped over 500,000 students across six continents get started in dream careers—from life coaching to event planning to end‑of‑life care. Our courses are flexible, beginner‑friendly, and designed for adult learners looking for practical, self‑paced options.

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