Main points
- Opening a beauty salon in Ukraine requires approximately $20,000 in investment, according to Diya.Business.
- To successfully launch a business, it is important to define a concept, register activities, and ensure customer comfort.
How much does it cost to open a beauty salon in Ukraine / Collage of Channel 24
The beauty industry in Ukraine continues to operate and develop even during the war. The demand for hairdressing services, manicures, cosmetology, and skin care procedures remains, so opening a salon is one of the opportunities to start your own business.
How much will it cost to open a beauty salon?
However, starting such a business requires considerable investment at the start. In addition to renting a space and repairs, future owners will have to spend money on equipment, cosmetics, paperwork, and even advertising. 24 Channel looked into the details.
The portal Diya.Business reported that the beauty industry is a popular field for novice entrepreneurs. The approximate amount of investment is about 20 thousand dollars . Converted at the current exchange rate, this is approximately 880 thousand hryvnias to start your salon.
The minimum list of services usually includes hairdressing and cosmetic procedures. In particular, clients may be offered:
- haircuts of various types and levels of complexity, hair coloring, styling, perms and festive hairstyles (such as wedding);
- makeup, manicure and nail extensions, pedicure, eyebrow care, eyelash extensions, depilation, as well as facial and body care treatments and even massage.
Please note! Not all types of services can be launched immediately after the salon opens, as some may require additional licenses. In particular, many hardware procedures for face and body care should only be performed by specialists with medical education and appropriate permits.
Experts also advise to immediately think over key organizational points. For example, decide in advance whether the salon will operate as its own brand or under a franchise. In addition, it is important to form a concept for the establishment, calculate the financial model of the business, and officially register the activity .
The profitability of the business will depend on the uniqueness of the establishment, the calculated financial plan, promotion methods, and your management capabilities.
– they emphasize on the portal.
By the way, Ukrainians can seek free online and offline consultations from experts at Diya.Business, who have experience working with small and medium-sized businesses. For more information, visit the link .
What is worth knowing about “emotional service”?
Forbes recently wrote that in the service industry, the emotions a client receives during a visit are becoming increasingly important. This is especially true in the beauty industry, where people come not only for a procedure, but also for comfort, relaxation, and a pleasant atmosphere.
In 2025, Ukrainian researchers conducted a survey, the results of which showed the importance of “emotional service” in the industry:
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85% of respondents said that a personalized approach is a decisive factor in their decision to return;
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More than 70% of respondents are willing to pay more for a service that provides a high level of care and service.
That is why salon owners are paying more and more attention to details – these are reminders about appointments, tea or coffee for visitors, convenient communication, and even individual recommendations.
Other useful information for entrepreneurs:
Opening a beauty salon does not necessarily require only your own savings or credit. In Ukraine, entrepreneurs can also take advantage of grant programs for small businesses.
In addition, in 2026, the state increased funding within the framework of “Vlasna Spra” microgrants. Among the requirements are official activity, creation of new jobs, and payment of taxes.