Renting a chair in a salon, or even renting a room, is commonplace within the hair industry. A survey in 2004 suggested there were more than 100,000 self-employed hairdressers in the UK. Some hair salons rent a single chair, often to extend the range of services they are able to provide, whereas some salons have 100% of the premises occupied on a self-employed basis. Like all forms of employment there are positives and negatives to renting a chair; David Wright, who advises Habia and a range of salons on their legal business, answers some of the key questions. I employ three hairdressers, but have space for a fourth. I am considering renting the fourth chair – what sort of financial arrangements can I have?There are basically three types of arrangement: Of course, the hairdresser will also do his/her calculations and the arrangement needs to be mutually beneficial. If I rent a chair do I need any sort of contract?The hairdresser is not an employee so they do not get a contract of employment.
They are providing a service for you and receive a contract of service. This is normally for a fixed period of time, for example one to three years, although they normally also include a notice clause. The contract is vital as it will cover the nature of the service provided. In addition, you need to cover every area which might be the cause of future confusion. For example who provides the products? Who pays for salon promotional materials? Are there any additional costs? Who pays for energy costs and maintenance? Renting a chair seems a safe option for my salon, but are there potential pitfalls? You are right, renting is attractive in that you have none of the potential problems with staff, like recruitment, discipline and covering maternity. In addition, you do not have the costs of income tax and National Insurance. There is insufficient space for me to highlight all the potential pitfalls but, for example, the person is not your employee, but your salon’s reputation can be affected if they provide a poor service.
On the other hand, if they are very successful then their earnings can be substantial and this sum could have been your profit if you employed them. Finally, it is far more difficult to limit their activities if they choose to leave. It is frequently argued that the clients are their clients. In simple terms, they can be seen as actually being in competition with your business. I have read that the Inland Revenue sometimes frowns at the idea of someone being self employed in a salon. You are right, the Inland Revenue is sometimes sceptical, but many thousands successfully do this without a problem. Sometimes there are issues when a salon closes or there is a major disagreement and the person argues they are really an employee. There have been many tribunal cases on these issues and there is a range of features that tribunals consider determining if the person is an employee or not. Clearly, the individual will pay their own tax and National Insurance. As they are self-employed they are free to trade elsewhere.
In theory you have contracted for their services so the individual may be free to let someone else (subject to specified qualifications) deliver the service on their behalf. The person is more likely to be viewed as an employee if they have to wear your uniform and have fixed hours in your salon. I want to extend the range of services in my salon but don’t want the risk of employing someone. Is renting the space the route for me? It might well be, just consider the issues in question one. If you have done your research and you believe there is a market/demand you could easily employ someone and seek to minimise any risks. For example, you could recruit someone on a temporary basis and possibly initially on part-time hours. I accept you do have the salary costs, but if it doesn’t work out, then there is the probationary period and there are no redundancy costs to the employer until the employee has attained two years’ service. More of David Wright’s Legal Advice For Salon Owners
1 - 25 of 247 ads for "hairdresser rent chair"How much does it cost to rent a chair and does that include the chemicals? Although this sounds like a simple question, it really isnât. Chair rental arrangements are different in every salon, from the price to the utilities included in the contract. Many factors can influence the price of your rent.. Across the country, there are huge differences in cost of living from city to city. Some of the priciest booth rental salons are in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami, where a chair can easily cost more than $1000 per month. In more rural areas where cost of living is much lower, your chair rental will reflect that at a price of a few hundred dollars per month.. Highly ranked salons with a competitive brand like Aveda, Paul Mitchell or Bumble and bumble sometimes charge a higher rent because they want to make sure stylists have the knowledge and experience worthy of their brand. If you rent at a branded salon like this, you will often receive training in their products and methods.
. Some salons are amenable to a part-time rate on a chair rental. For example, if you choose to work only three days a week, you will probably be able to split the rent with another stylist who works the other days. Make sure you know the othersâ schedule so that you donât overlap. Of course, this can be a bit tricky during busy times of the year, but for stylists with families or second jobs it can be a good alty. If the salon you are considering has a particular specialty, the demand for such services can determine both the price structure of the salon and the price of your rent. Pastel blondes, extensions, or fabulous blowouts all require highly developed talent and stylists can charge astronomical fees for such services, and often pay similar rental fees. A chair or booth rental arrangement does not include products or equipment. By âchemicalsâ I assume you mean color, lightening powder, developer and styling products, none of which are included in your rent. These items must come out of your monthly income after the rent