Break-Even Calculator — Salon Costs & Targets
Calculate how many clients or services you need each month to cover all salon running costs.
Rent, insurance, salaries, etc.
Price charged for this service
Products, commission, consumables
Number of working days per week
How We Calculate This
Break-even analysis shows the minimum number of clients needed to cover all costs. Each client contributes a margin (price minus variable cost) that goes towards paying fixed costs.
The formula
Contribution margin = Service price - Variable cost per service
Break-even clients = Fixed costs / Contribution margin
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates. Always perform a strand test before chemical services.