What is a typical chair rental rate in the UK?

Chair rental in the UK typically ranges from £100-£400 per week depending on location, salon reputation and facilities provided. London salons charge £200-£400+ while smaller towns may be £80-£200. The rate should cover the salon costs attributable to that chair plus a profit margin for the owner.

What should be included in chair rental?

Chair rental typically includes use of the styling station, backwash, reception/booking service, water, electricity, heating, basic products (shampoo, conditioner, towels) and use of common areas. Some salons include colour products in the rent while others charge separately. Clarify everything in a written agreement.

Chair rental vs commission — which is better?

Chair rental suits established stylists with their own clientele who want more independence and potentially higher earnings. Commission suits newer stylists still building a client base who benefit from the salon providing clients. Chair renters are self-employed and handle their own tax, whereas commission stylists may be employed.

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Chair Rental Calculator — Fair Rental Rate

Work out fair chair rental rates based on salon running costs, number of chairs and profit target.

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How We Calculate This

This calculator divides total salon running costs equally across all chairs, then adds your desired profit margin to arrive at the rental rate.

The formula

Cost per chair per month = Total monthly costs / Number of chairs

Suggested rate = Cost per chair / (1 - Profit margin %)

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Last updated: February 2026

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