On National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, We Celebrate Hair Salons That Make Every Day a Good Hair Day
Updated April 23, 2025
April 25 is National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, a time to recognize the important work hairstylists do to make their clients feel better about themselves. Not only do these professionals color, cut, blow dry and style hair, but they often serve as trusted listeners and make connections that foster community.
The beauty salon market size is projected to grow by $65.88 billion at a CAGR of 6.4% between 2024 and 2029, according to Technavio. This demand has fueled the growth of haircare and beauty salon franchises that cater to men, women and children alike and offer a variety of services including blowouts, haircuts, coloring, shaving, waxing and more.
These franchise concepts are known for simple, replicable business models that allow investors the opportunity to get a piece of an in-demand industry that offers a feel-good service. In honor of National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, let’s take a look at some of the best hair salon franchises.
What are the Best Hair Salon Franchises?
Bishops Cuts/Color
Founded in 2001, Bishops Cuts/Color offers top-notch hair services combined with an inclusive atmosphere. Individuality, self-expression and community connection are at the heart of the brand’s business model. The ideal franchisee is driven and actively involved in the community. No haircare knowledge is required to succeed, and the franchisor provides real estate support, construction management, in-depth training and ongoing support.
Blo Blow Dry Bar
Blo Blow Dry Bar — or Blo — was created in 2007 with a mission to provide women with a place to get affordable blow outs. It fills a niche for clients who want a professional, polished look without spending hours (or big money) at a full-service salon. Not only do franchise owners receive training, hands-on support and coaching, but the business model is simple and offers a feel-good service. The ideal franchise owner is hardworking, extroverted, passionate and resourceful.
Blushington
Blushington is an inclusive beauty franchise that offers blowouts, makeup and skincare services that cater to all ages, skin tones and hair textures. The brand prioritizes strong customer-beautician relationships, which contributes to a repeat customer rate of over 50%. Additionally, about 25% of revenue comes from memberships – a major plus for franchisees. The beauty brand is currently targeting key markets, including Atlanta, California, Texas and Las Vegas, to reach its goal of opening 130 franchise locations by 2028.
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids
As any parent will tell you, the experience of taking a child to get a haircut isn’t always easy. The Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids franchise is set to change that with quality services and a fun, kid-friendly atmosphere. Each location includes an in-store playground, televisions at each station for kids to watch shows or play video games and fantasy cars to sit in. Each child leaves with a balloon and treats at the end of each haircut!
Cookie Cutters also gives franchise owners flexibility with multiple floor plans and investment options, allowing them to manage their schedules and resources. Additionally, franchisees have access to advanced digital tools for easy management, including online booking, scheduling and email and social media marketing.
Cost Cutters Family Hair Care
The Cost Cutters Family Hair Care franchise offers a full range of hair services at an affordable price. These services include haircuts, highlights and coloring, deep conditioning treatments, blow outs and more. The brand is part of the Regis Corporation portfolio of beauty concepts. To support franchise growth, Regis provides a comprehensive system of business training, stylist education, site approval, lease negotiation, professional marketing, promotion and advertising programs.
Drybar
The Drybar franchise is known for specializing exclusively in professional hair washes, blow-dries and styling without offering cuts or color services. Drybar locations have a chic, bar-like atmosphere with a signature menu of styles like “The Cosmo” (loose curls) or “The Straight Up” (sleek and straight). Franchise owners enjoy multiple revenue streams (braids, up-dos and dry styling and branded merchandise) and recurring, predictable revenue from a membership-based model.
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
Founded in 1976, Fantastic Sams made a splash by becoming the first salon franchise to provide services for the whole family. The hair salon brand’s full menu of salon services includes haircuts, coloring, styling and facial waxing. Franchisees benefit from the brand’s national partnership with Farouk Systems and access to a proprietary AI management software.
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop
Floyd’s 99 is a rock-and-roll-themed barbershop that has established itself with a fun, edgy and authentic vibe. Shops provide a mix of classic and modern hair services for men and women — including haircuts, color, shaving and styling. Multi-unit ownership is common, and franchisees have the freedom to tailor the look of their shops to their community.
Great Clips
With 4,400-plus salons in more than 190 markets and national partnerships with the NHL and NCAA, Great Clips is a household name. The brand is known for offering convenient, affordable haircuts in a friendly, no-fuss environment — no appointments necessary. While franchisees come from all backgrounds, they are all leaders who can follow an established system and have a growth mindset. According to the hair salon franchise’s website, 80% of investors own multiple units, increasing income potential.
Hammer & Nails
fills a void in the men’s grooming industry with in-demand, high-quality services including haircuts, shaves, manicures and pedicures. Ideal franchise owners are enthusiastic about men’s grooming services and set high standards for customer care. All locations elevate the customer experience with complimentary beverages and access to headphones and flat-screen TVs. To support growth, multi-unit ownership is encouraged, while the brand’s membership model provides investors with added peace of mind.
Lemon Tree Hair Salons
Established in Long Island in 1974, Lemon Tree Hair Salons offers a full range of services, including cutting, coloring, blowouts and smoothing. Ideal candidates are hardworking and have a passion for customer service. The hair salon brand fosters franchisee success through a family-like culture. Semi-absentee ownership opportunities are available, giving investors the flexibility to hire a manager to oversee day-to-day operations.
Pigtails & Crewcuts
specifically caters to kids up to 12 years old. Each salon is filled with kid-friendly touches like themed cars to sit in, TVs playing favorite shows, bubbles, lollipops and animal crackers to enjoy during the visit. After their haircut, kids can pick out a prize from a treasure chest to take home. Investors are set up for success with a simple business model with multiple revenue streams (branded merchandise and event programming).
Sport Clips
Sport Clips was founded in 1993 by Air Force veteran Gordon Logan after seeing the potential – and lack of competition – in the men’s and boys’ haircut market. The brand is famous for its expert haircuts, hot steam towels, massaging shampoos and immersive sports-viewing environment. Franchisees have the flexibility to hire a manager and keep their day job – no experience necessary. Investors can also give back to the community through the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship.”
Supercuts
Supercuts is a no-appointment-required hair salon franchise that offers haircut, coloring and waxing services. As a finishing touch, the Hot Towel Refresher is used at the end of a service to ensure clients feel fresh. Supercuts is owned by Regis Corporation, one of the largest franchised haircare companies in the beauty industry. Investors are assisted with everything from marketing and site approval to training and stylist education.
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