Salon and Spa Owner Hiring Data Workforce Preference Statistics

Salon and Spa Owner Hiring Data: Workforce Preference Statistics

Learn what salon and spa owners prefer when hiring in this statistics report. Salon and Spa Owner Hiring Data Workforce Preference Statistics

Salon, spa and barber shop owners of all shapes and sizes have told us what they prefer in applicants to their businesses. This specific report includes all beauty industry business models- commission, hourly, team-based pay, booth rental and suite rental. Owners of hair, esthetics, nail and massage businesses across the US and Canada participated in our survey.

This report is a snapshot of a ton of salon industry hiring data, to get access to all salon hiring information on our users, you can purchase our reports on this page- Salon & Spa Hiring Statistics

Utilize our salon and spa owner hiring data to understand how your business fits in and how you can set yourself apart to attract & hire more salon applicants. 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

Salon & Spa Owners' Attitude Towards Green Initiatives

Employee Based Salon Owner Data for Eco-Friendly Products

When asked about how commission, hourly and team based pay owners feel about their eco-conscious practices, this is the overall data that was provided. This data tells us although the push is towards a less toxic salon, spa and barber shop is discussed, it is not fully implemented into employee based salons.

The cost of eco-friendly salon products tend to be higher. Occasionally although organic products are better for the human race, sometimes they do not yield the results owners need for client retention and satisfaction.

With more salon corporations offering a less toxic product, we are still in the infancy of wide adoption for employee based salons and a greener attitude.

Hybrid Salon Owner Data for Eco-Friendly Products

When asked about how hybrid salon, spa and barber shop owners feel about their eco-conscious practices, this is the overall data that was provided. In hybrid salon businesses, an owner can dictate what products are allowed for renters and what is supplied for employees.

These statistics demonstrate a healthy attitude towards low-tox, non-tox and organic products used in hybrid businesses. Surprisingly, the push for a less toxic beauty business is higher than employee-based salons, spas and barbershops.

Hybrid owners have less control in their businesses with the introduction of booth renters mixed in with salon employees. This data is particularly interesting as less control over salon staff translates into the values an owner has towards a more eco-friendly business model.

Are Booth Rental Salon Owners Concerned About Being Eco-Friendly?

According to our statistics, using organic, low to no tox products is not a top concern for the booth rental business model.

With less than 15% of open concept and salon suites aligning with a more earth-conscious movement, it is fair to say the booth rental salon, spa, and barber business has a long way to go to become a more earth-friendly environment.

Criminal History Bias and Attitudes of Hiring Salon & Spa Owners

Criminal History and Background Check Salon Owner Hiring Statistics

When asked about what owners prefer or require from applicants concerning a criminal history, this is the overall data that was provided. An overwhelming statistic is demonstrated in this data- almost 50% of employee-based salons, spas, and barbershops do not conduct background checks.

Is this a cost-prohibitive issue, or do commission, hourly, and team-based salon owners feel a criminal past does not reflect the ability for a salon professional to perform in their salons? It is clear that very few employee-based salons, spas, and barbershops do not hire those with a more controversial criminal past- only 6% of employee-based salon businesses hire professionals with more than one mark on their record.

Is criminal history important to booth rental salon & spa owners?

When asked about what booth rental owners prefer or require from applicants concerning a criminal history, this is the overall data that was provided. Reasoning behind the more than 80% of owners who opt not to run a background check may be:

Lack of funds to pay for background checks.
Lack of knowledge on how to go about obtaining a criminal record.
Some owners may just not care about the history of those who rent a chair in their salons.

It is a somewhat known fact that beauty professionals tend to be more daring, and sometimes this means getting in trouble with the law.

There are many talented and quality salon professionals with a criminal past. Every applicant should be evaluated based on who they are today and not judged on a wilder history, unless it is recent or a dangerous felony.

Hybrid Salon Owners Conduct Background Checks While Maintaining a Flexible Attitude Towards a Criminal Past

When asked about what hybrid owners prefer or require from applicants concerning a criminal history, this is the overall data that was provided. Our statistics demonstrate hybrid salons, spas and barber shops are the leader in checking into a potential hire’s criminal past.

With only 21% of hybrid owners claiming they do not do background checks, it is a fair assumption to claim hybrid salons as the leader in sorting through an applicant’s criminal history.

Hybrid owners have an overall open-minded attitude when considering someone who has engaged in criminal activity in the past. Are these salons more forward-thinking and flexible or irresponsible in hiring professionals who may cause problems in their businesses?

Salon & Spa Owners' Expectations on Building or Supplying a Client Base

How Many Employee Based Salons, Spas and Barber Shops Help to Build Clientele?

When asked if commission, hourly and team-based pay owners assist in building a client base, this is the overall data that was provided. Our statistics reveal that 76% of employee based owners do not expect new hires to be self sufficient.

This should come as a relief to professionals looking to build a client base when looking for a new salon job. Elite salon businesses in larger cities and states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey where booth rental is prohibited, had the highest stats for pros to come ready to work with an established client base.

If you are an employee based owner, make the expectations on what you expect and what you provide in a client base very clear to avoid turnover in your salon.

Hybrid Salon Owners Recruit by Offering the Ability to Build Clientele

When asked if hybrid owners assist in building a client base, this is the overall data that was provided. While this data clearly shows a mixed attitude towards a requirement for applicants to come ready with a client base, overall hybrid owners can supply new clientele for professionals who need to build.

In a difficult economy where clientele is harder to obtain, hybrids have positioned themselves either in great locations or with robust marketing initiatives that drive a consistent flow of new business.

Building a client base is a big perk for hungry salon professionals. In order to compete in recruitment, offering the ability to help drive new clients helps to put salons at the top of professionals’ lists who are looking for new salons to work in.

Do Booth Rental Salons Provide New Clients for Beauty Professionals?

This statistic was a bit surprising based on the nature of a booth rent business model. An assumption for a beauty professional going into booth rental should be that they are to bring a client base and that they are responsible for getting new salon clients.

A great location, lack of quality salons in an area, and other factors may contribute to a booth rental salon’s ability to send new clients to renters. It is always a good assumption for a salon professional to take full responsibility in getting new clients, and coming into a booth or suite rental situation with an established customer base.

If you are considering booth or suite rental, a great question to ask the owner is how much clientele they expect you to have to work in their salon, and if they get call-ins, walk-ins, or new customer requests.

Diverse Leadership Offerings in Salons & Spas

Statistics on Salon Owner Leadership in Employee Based Businesses

When asked about the type of leadership offered to employees in the salon, this is the overall data that was provided. Great leadership in any salon, spa or barber shop is the cornerstone to long term success.

Poor or unfair leadership is the #1 reason salon professionals leave salons for a better opportunity. This data demonstrates a lack of confidence in employee based salon leadership.

Salon owner hiring data improves when leaders take responsibility for their businesses. If you are a salon leader and you need help with becoming a better guide for your employees, we recommend hiring a salon coach who can assist you in reaching your goals.

How is the Leadership in Booth Rent Salons, Spas and Barbershops?

Salon Suite and Booth Rent businesses are independent environments. Unless an owner is confused about employment laws, booth rental is an autonomous work environment. Every salon, spa and barber shop is unique in the expectations and roles offered in their businesses.

Salon leadership is important in any business model in order to ensure the salon a pleasant and state board-compliant atmosphere. Staff issues largely stem from a lack of clear and strong leadership- booth rental is no exception.

In an autonomous salon industry business, maintaining standards, providing a culture contract or setting clear expectations for renter behavior is the way to have a long term successful salon.

Without leadership, rules and renter expectations a salon, spa or barbershop is ran by the staff.

Statistics for booth rent leadership indicate a lack of leadership. This is an important piece of success, especially for newer independent beauty professionals, and should be considered when choosing a salon to rent.

Statistics on Leadership in Hybrid Salons, Spas and Barbershops

When asked about the type of leadership offered to salon staff in a hybrid business model, this is the overall data that was provided. Hybrid owners have clearly not overlooked the challenges that come with a mixed business model.

Leadership in hybrids must be strong to thrive and minimize chaos. Our statistics reveal that hybrid salon owners realize this challenge and have risen to the occasion.

There are hybrid salons that are attempting to phase out employment and transition to an all-booth rent model. When this transition takes place, owners may adopt a more hands-off approach, empowering professionals to lead collectively.