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    21 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Hairdresser Business

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

    1

    Miami, FL

    86 Hairdresser businesses

    22
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    51%
    No Website
    3,512
    Reviews
    2

    Philadelphia, PA

    26 Hairdresser businesses

    18
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    54%
    No Website
    1,921
    Reviews
    3

    Orlando, FL

    43 Hairdresser businesses

    18
    Score
    4.9
    Avg Rating
    49%
    No Website
    1,433
    Reviews
    4

    Las Vegas, NV

    52 Hairdresser businesses

    17
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    44%
    No Website
    1,021
    Reviews
    5

    Jacksonville, FL

    35 Hairdresser businesses

    17
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    49%
    No Website
    676
    Reviews
    6

    Los Angeles, CA

    57 Hairdresser businesses

    17
    Score
    4.9
    Avg Rating
    42%
    No Website
    1,130
    Reviews
    7

    Houston, TX

    73 Hairdresser businesses

    17
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    37%
    No Website
    5,490
    Reviews
    8

    Fort Worth, TX

    29 Hairdresser businesses

    17
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    48%
    No Website
    898
    Reviews
    9

    Phoenix, AZ

    23 Hairdresser businesses

    16
    Score
    4.9
    Avg Rating
    48%
    No Website
    602
    Reviews
    10

    Dallas, TX

    34 Hairdresser businesses

    16
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    44%
    No Website
    1,366
    Reviews
    11

    San Antonio, TX

    38 Hairdresser businesses

    16
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    42%
    No Website
    3,091
    Reviews
    12

    Cincinnati, OH

    24 Hairdresser businesses

    13
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    38%
    No Website
    560
    Reviews
    13

    Indianapolis, IN

    21 Hairdresser businesses

    13
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    38%
    No Website
    1,301
    Reviews
    14

    Sarasota, FL

    22 Hairdresser businesses

    13
    Score
    5.0
    Avg Rating
    36%
    No Website
    290
    Reviews
    15

    San Diego, CA

    59 Hairdresser businesses

    12
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    25%
    No Website
    2,767
    Reviews
    16

    Chicago, IL

    28 Hairdresser businesses

    12
    Score
    4.7
    Avg Rating
    32%
    No Website
    1,904
    Reviews
    17

    Tampa, FL

    33 Hairdresser businesses

    12
    Score
    5.0
    Avg Rating
    30%
    No Website
    676
    Reviews
    18

    Sacramento, CA

    25 Hairdresser businesses

    12
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    32%
    No Website
    443
    Reviews
    19

    Baltimore, MD

    23 Hairdresser businesses

    10
    Score
    4.6
    Avg Rating
    26%
    No Website
    357
    Reviews
    20

    Austin, TX

    29 Hairdresser businesses

    10
    Score
    4.8
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    1,759
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 21 US cities with at least 20 Hairdresser 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 Hairdresser 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.