Salon Build-Out Cost Calculator
Every number in this calculator comes from live pricing across the 481 commercial products in our catalog — not industry averages. Pick your studio type, set your station count, choose a quality tier, and you'll get a real equipment budget with a line-item breakdown. Curbside freight is already included in our prices, so what you see here is close to what you'd actually spend.
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Equipment only. Excludes construction, plumbing rough-in, electrical, permits, signage, and hand tools. Pedicure and backwash installs need a plumber — see our buying guides for rough-in specs.
How this estimate is built
Each line uses the actual price band for that category in our catalog: the Budget tier uses the lowest-priced commercial model we sell, Standard uses the median, and Premium uses the top model. Shared equipment scales the way real shops buy it — one backwash unit per 3–4 chairs, one hood dryer per 4 styling stations, one autoclave per studio. If your count lands between tiers, your real spend will too.
Want the thinking behind each line? Start with the barbershop equipment guide, nail salon equipment guide, or med spa equipment guide — or skip the math entirely with a build-out package, where the bundle is priced below the line-item total.
Frequently asked questions
How much does salon equipment cost in 2026?
From our catalog: a 4-station barbershop runs roughly $5,000–$9,500 in equipment, a 4-chair hair salon $3,500–$7,500, and a 4-pedicure-spa nail salon $10,000–$22,000 depending on tier. Pedicure spas are the single biggest line item in any build.
Does this estimate include plumbing or construction?
No. This is equipment only. Backwash units and plumbed pedicure spas need hot/cold supply and drainage roughed in before installation, and construction costs vary widely by city and by the condition of your space.
What's the cheapest way to equip a new studio?
Buy the whole station list at once. Our build-out packages bundle chairs, stations, backwash, and reception at a lower total than buying piece by piece, and everything arrives in one consolidated freight shipment with curbside delivery included.
Do you offer financing on full build-outs?
Yes — financing is available, and quotes come back within one business day. Send your station count through the quote form and we'll price your exact list.