Every figure on this site comes from a public source cited beside it. Where data is withheld or missing, we omit it rather than estimate. We do not publish average premiums, because salon pricing depends on underwriting each business.
Sources
- Salon and spa business counts: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023: hair, nail, and skin care services (NAICS 81211), beauty salons (812112), nail salons (812113), other personal care services including day spas (812199), cosmetics and beauty supply stores (446120), and cosmetology and barber schools (611511).
- Stylist, nail tech, and skincare employment and wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 39-5012; manicurists and pedicurists 39-5092; skincare specialists 39-5094; wage-and-salary workers only, excluding the self-employed and booth renters).
- Housing and work patterns: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B08301, B25003, B25024, B25035), via Census Reporter.
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates. In-depth city guides cover the largest cities in each state with complete Census data.
- Commuting and housing: American Community Survey tables on vehicles and travel time.
Coverage explanations
Guides describe how salon insurance commonly works. Policy forms vary by insurer, and the issued policy controls. Nothing here is legal advice. A quote is not a binder.
Updates
Pages show a last-updated date. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.