Pricing Calculator — Service Price Builder
Calculate service prices based on product cost, stylist time, overheads and desired profit margin.
Total product cost for this service
Total time including prep and finish
Wage or self-employed rate
Rent, utilities, insurance etc.
Net profit target: 10-20% typical
How We Calculate This
This calculator adds up all costs involved in delivering a service, then adds your desired profit margin to arrive at the minimum price you should charge.
The formula
Total cost = Product cost + Labour cost + Overhead cost
Suggested price = Total cost / (1 - Profit margin %)
For example, if total cost is £40 and target profit margin is 20%: £40 / (1 - 0.20) = £40 / 0.80 = £50.
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates. Always perform a strand test before chemical services.