Why resilience matters now more than ever
Resilience is the word on every salon and barbershop owner’s mind this spring. Wage increases, higher National Insurance thresholds and trimmed-down business-rate relief all hit on 1 April 2025, squeezing margins that were already tight. NHBF’s latest State of the Industry survey shows 21 % of businesses now run at a loss (up from 17 % in January), while only 8 % feel able to hire and a mere 5 % plan to take on apprentices. Yet 68 % still believe they will survive long-term.
Your practical guide to success
Here’s a detailed action plan designed to help you maintain profitability, safeguard employment, and ensure a steady flow of clientele to keep your chair occupied: