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    991 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Hair salon Business

    Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.

    1

    Chicago, IL

    591 Hair salon businesses

    51
    Score
    4.6
    Avg Rating
    36%
    No Website
    50,614
    Reviews
    2

    Los Angeles, CA

    628 Hair salon businesses

    50
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    34%
    No Website
    28,835
    Reviews
    3

    Houston, TX

    832 Hair salon businesses

    49
    Score
    4.6
    Avg Rating
    31%
    No Website
    72,402
    Reviews
    4

    San Diego, CA

    506 Hair salon businesses

    48
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    25%
    No Website
    30,526
    Reviews
    5

    Jacksonville, FL

    437 Hair salon businesses

    45
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    33%
    No Website
    33,528
    Reviews
    6

    Dallas, TX

    442 Hair salon businesses

    44
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    28%
    No Website
    31,619
    Reviews
    7

    San Antonio, TX

    443 Hair salon businesses

    44
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    28%
    No Website
    47,901
    Reviews
    8

    New York, NY

    474 Hair salon businesses

    43
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    16%
    No Website
    60,490
    Reviews
    9

    Tampa, FL

    427 Hair salon businesses

    42
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    27%
    No Website
    34,549
    Reviews
    10

    Orlando, FL

    412 Hair salon businesses

    42
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    28%
    No Website
    36,417
    Reviews
    11

    Las Vegas, NV

    416 Hair salon businesses

    40
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    23%
    No Website
    49,391
    Reviews
    12

    San Francisco, CA

    388 Hair salon businesses

    38
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    19,533
    Reviews
    13

    Philadelphia, PA

    338 Hair salon businesses

    37
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    32%
    No Website
    31,457
    Reviews
    14

    Austin, TX

    408 Hair salon businesses

    36
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    12%
    No Website
    45,898
    Reviews
    15

    Miami, FL

    332 Hair salon businesses

    36
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    31%
    No Website
    30,126
    Reviews
    16

    El Paso, TX

    151 Hair salon businesses

    34
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    40%
    No Website
    14,563
    Reviews
    17

    Flushing, NY

    66 Hair salon businesses

    34
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    62%
    No Website
    6,433
    Reviews
    18

    Baltimore, MD

    289 Hair salon businesses

    34
    Score
    4.6
    Avg Rating
    35%
    No Website
    15,258
    Reviews
    19

    Rowland Heights, CA

    22 Hair salon businesses

    34
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    73%
    No Website
    611
    Reviews
    20

    Monterey Park, CA

    22 Hair salon businesses

    32
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    68%
    No Website
    831
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 991 US cities with at least 20 Hair salon businesses to determine the best locations for entrepreneurs. Each city was scored on three key factors:

    40% Weight

    Market Demand

    Total number of existing businesses - higher counts indicate proven demand.

    30% Weight

    Competition Quality

    Average business rating - lower ratings suggest room for better operators.

    30% Weight

    Digital Gap

    Percentage without websites - higher percentages signal untapped opportunity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you rank the best cities for Hair salon businesses?

    We use a weighted opportunity score based on market demand, local competition quality, and the share of businesses lacking a website.

    Why does percentage without website matter?

    A high percentage of businesses without websites often indicates a weaker digital market, which can be an opportunity for a better-run operator.

    How often is this data updated?

    The underlying data is refreshed regularly, and this page revalidates daily.