Experienced Salon and Spa Professionals Statistics
What are experienced hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians and massage therapists looking for in a new salon, spa or barber shop? In this report on Experienced Salon and Spa Professionals Statistics, you will learn what seasoned beauty pros are looking for and how they identify their needs concerning employment and rental options.
The following salon employee statistics were gleaned from US & Canadian stylists, barbers, nail techs, estheticians and massage therapists who were actively seeking new salons, spas, and barber shops to work in.
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Below is a snapshot of 4 out of 33 of our reports addressing key hiring identities & preferences:
- Eco-Friendly Beauty Businesses
- Criminal History
- Building a Client Base
- Leadership
How Important are Green Initiatives to Salon Professionals?
Salon Employee Preferences for Eco-Friendly Products
When asked about how commission, hourly and team-based pay professionals feel about eco-conscious products, this is the overall data that was provided.
With over 30% of hair stylists indicating alignment with a green salon, and over 50% of professionals desiring a less toxic salon product, it is clear the push for more organic products is the way of the future.
Thankfully, this is in alignment with employee-based salon facts.
Although the overall salon brand preferences did not indicate low or no-tox products to be top picks, it is clear a desire for more organic offerings is in demand with experienced beauty professionals.
Hybrid Beauty Pros Prefer Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas
When asked about how hybrid salon professionals feel about eco-conscious products, this is the overall data that was provided.
Hybrid pros were by far the leader in eco-friendly salon product preferences. Almost 60% of hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians, and massage therapists indicated a strong preference toward low to non-toxic salon products.
Less than 15% of our hybrid employment-seeking pros indicated they do not care about the toxicity of products used on their clients.
Our hybrid salon professionals’ hiring facts strongly suggest the hybrid business model attracts beauty pros who are more conscientious about health and the environment.
Do booth renters use organic salon products?
When asked about how independent salon professionals feel about eco-conscious practices, this is the overall data that was provided.
According to booth & suite renters, low-tox and organic products are not a top priority
Independent beauty pros had the least favorable attitude towards greener salon practices. This potentially could be in part that booth renters tend to be a bit older- not fresh out of school.
Organic initiatives are a somewhat newer concept for salons, but is one of the fastest growing parts of professional brands.
An independent stylist that has tried less than satisfactory, lower tox products may go back to higher tox products, just to achieve the best results.
This was a typical scenario when greener salon products first entered the market and were tried out by many salon professionals.
Does a Criminal History Affect Salon Hiring?
Criminal History Statistics on Experienced Salon Employees
When asked about what type of criminal history our experienced salon pros have, this is the overall data that was provided.
Less than 40% of experienced job seeking hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians and massage therapists indicated a perfect record.
Over 55% admitted to at least one past indiscretion which makes getting a background check for sensitive owners a must. Infractions can range from very minor to a more serious legal issue.
While a criminal history does not mean a poor work performance or bad client experience, it can play out as theft, salon drama or indicate mental health issues.
Booth & Salon Suite Renters Statistics: Criminal History Facts
When asked about the criminal record our booth & salon suite applicants have, this is the overall data that was provided.
Historically, booth rental has provided a place for those who don’t want to be in or don’t fit into a traditional employment setting. Occasionally, this has meant that those who have committed crimes cannot get jobs in salons.
According to the booth rental salon owners’ data, background checks are uncommon. This works out well for the over 56% of respondents who have a blemish on their records.
On the other side, 60% of booth renters actively seeking a new salon had little to no criminal past.
Criminal History Facts on Experienced Hybrid Salon Job Seekers
When asked about what type of criminal history our hybrid salon pros have, this is the overall data that was provided.
Hybrid beauty pros had by far the least amount of marks on their criminal history than employee-based professional data and booth rental pro statistics.
This coincides perfectly with the fact that Hybrid owners’ statistics demonstrated they care most about a criminal history.
Generally speaking, beauty professionals seek out hybrid salons, spas and barber shops when they want the flexibility to transition from commission to an independent contractor role at some point in their career.
This is a more honest approach to salon hiring than working in an employee-based salon, knowing you want to booth rent, someday.
Perceptions on Building a Client Base in Salons, Spas & Barber Shops
Do Experienced Salon Professionals Want Owners to Help Build Clientele?
When asked if commission, hourly and team-based pay salon employees need assistance in building a client base, this is the overall data that was provided.
Experienced salon professionals may or may not have a client base when applying for a new job. This is due to these reasons:
- They have been working in a salon that has a non-compete
- They have not been given an opportunity to build in their current salon
- Motivation to build a clientele may be lacking
- They have worked in a salon that does not align with the type of services they want to be performing
Evaluate the reasons your experience pro has as to why they need help building clientele- the reasons may surprise you!
Fact: Hybrid Beauty Professionals Need Help to Build a Client Base
When asked if hybrid beauty professionals need assistance in building a client base, this is the overall data that was provided.
With over 70% of our hybrid job seekers indicating they do not have a strong client base, owners should be acutely aware of this when hiring. Every beauty professional is different and hybrid pros have demonstrated the need for support to grow.
Should you hire a hybrid salon professional, flesh through their personal needs for support for long term success in your business.
If you are a salon pro seeking hybrid salons, spas and barber shops, be upfront with your needs.
Getting into Booth Rental Too Early: Build a Client Base First
When asked if booth rent professionals need assistance in building a client base, this is the overall data that was provided.
By definition, a booth or salon suite rental environment is a place where you are self-employed. Being self-employed means you must market yourself and handle your own business.
Less than 20% of booth renters who were actively seeking an independent position felt they didn’t need new salon clients. This is a surprising statistic, given that independent beauty pros should know- you are on your own as a renter.
On the other side, a little over 20% of non-employee-based owners claimed to be able to help build renters in their salons. It is always a good idea to have an established client base prior to renting a booth or suite.
Experienced Beauty Professionals' Attitude Toward Leadership
Facts on the Desire for Strong Leadership in Employee Based Businesses
When asked about the type of leadership experienced salon professionals want, this is the overall data that was provided.
The statistics are overwhelming- the desire for great leadership is clear. Over 60% of experienced hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians and massage therapists crave a strong and fair leader.
These pros chose employment over booth rental for a reason. Can owners step up to the plate?
Poor or unfair leadership is the #1 reason salon employees look for booth rental salons to work in.
Many salon pros have been burned by poor leadership, driving them to leave the industry, look for new salon jobs or go independent before they are ready. High employee retention starts with great leadership.
Even Booth Renters Crave Good Leadership
When asked about the type of leadership experienced and independent salon pros want, this is the overall data that was provided.
In an autonomous business relationship, leadership still matters. Many hairstylists, barbers, nail technicians, estheticians and massage therapists leave salon businesses, clientele in hand, because of poor leadership.
Only 35% of independent beauty professionals seeking a new salon to work in didn’t care about leadership.
While leadership in booth and salon suite rental businesses looks different than employee-based salons, the need for stable management is clear. Independent salon, spa, and barber pros crave great leaders!
Needs for Leadership for Hybrid Salon Professionals
When asked about the type of leadership experienced hybrid salon pros want, this is the overall data that was provided.
Although hybrid pros indicate a need for support in building a client base, the desire for strong leadership isn’t as great.
While very few (less than 10%) of our hybrid job seekers told us they want less management, the vast majority seek some leadership.
This may be due to a history of working in a salon, spa or barbershop with poor leaders. Not-so-great leadership in salons may have scared these pros into thinking leadership means something negative.
Striking a balance in the management of a salon can be particularly challenging in a hybrid business model.
The salon, spa and barber data does not stop here!
This report is just a fraction of the statistics we gathered.
Our data is the most comprehensive, impartial employee based, hybrid and booth & suite rental statistics, available. Understanding what is going on in the salon industry promotes long term employment in salons and helps you be in the know of what is happening in the salon, spa and barber industries.
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