Barbing Salon Business in Nigeria: Guide On How To Start (2024)

There are profitable businesses that an average Nigerian can do, and one of them is hair grooming. A barbing salon is a place where mostly males go to groom their hair. In Nigeria, this business is very profitable, as a man would always need to cut his hair at least twice a month.

Do you have an interest in starting a successful barbing salon that can be a source of income? Here, at Nigerianinfopedia, we would walk you through a guide on how to start a barbing salon in Nigeria, the startup cost and the current prices of barbing salon equipment. Without further mouthing, let us delve in.

Starter Guide For Barbing Salon Business in Nigeria

#1. Get a shop in a good location

Getting a shop, and one in a good location is the first start to succeeding in this venture.  Your barbing salon should be in a spot where it can be easily accessed by customers. You can start by scouting for available shop rentals in a choice location. Then pick a shop that fits your budget and be set for the next step.

Nigerians tend to visit barbing salons after work and on weekends. This implies that have your shop situated in a residential area would be a good start.

#2. Buy Clippers

The next step is to purchase equipment for your salon. One of the most important equipments that defines a barbing salon is the clippers. In making a purchase, avoid going for fairly used clippers. Buy brand new and original clippers for your Barbing salon. New clippers might add some weight to your start up budget, but its better than repairing clippers every now and then. The cost of purchasing clippers for your barbing salon business ranges from N 5000- N30,000. You can order for one on jumia, or simply go to a nearby store to get one.

#3. Get Sterilizers

A lot of people visit barbing salons with their own personal clippers. As a rule of thumb, you should have sterilizers in your barbing shop. This would show customers that you care about their personal welfare. Sterilizers are used to sterilize clippers before and after use.

With the aid of a sterilizer, you can curb the spread of communicable diseases between your customers. The cost of a good sterilizer in Nigerian stores, Jumia and konga is between ₦15,000 – ₦45,000.  The cost of a sterilizer most atimes depends on the brand type.

#4. Large Wall Mirrors

The rule of thumb for Nigerian barbing salons is to have large wall mirrors. This would give the customer a good visage of himself while you are cutting his hair. In your salon, you would need at least two large mirrors. In getting the mirrors, you would have to consider your shop space. So, measure out your shop space and plan how and where you want your mirrors to be placed.

#5. Rotating Chairs

In your barbing salon business, you would be needing rotating chairs. This would give you easy mobility while you are cutting the hair of your customer.  Rotating chairs are available in different sizes and cost up to ₦15,000 – ₦60,000. In addition, you would need to have waiting chairs, so that customers that are waiting to get a cut can sit and relax.

#6. Sound System

The best way to vibe up your salon and make it lively is with music. With music can keep your shop space interesting and positive. A sound system can cost from ₦19,000 – ₦80,000. You can also add some cable tv, like dstv or gotv. This would keep super customer- friendly for people waiting in line for a haircut.

#7. Generator

90% of every equipment in your barbing salon shop works with electricity. And as a Nigerian, you should be well prepared for power outages. This is where you would need a generator. Depending on your shop size and the amount of electricity that you consume, generators can fall within a budget of ₦18,000 – ₦90,000. You can also get alternative power supply like solar panels just in case.

#8. Air conditioner/ Fan

The comfort of your customers should be your utmost priority. You need to have a fan or an air conditioner. This can cost up to ₦80,000 – ₦150,000.

Other Barbing Salon equipment that you would need include;

• Hair Relaxer: ₦500 – ₦2, 000
• Long Shaving Brush with Powder Slot: ₦1, 500 – ₦3, 000
• Professional Barbers Duster Brush: ₦1,000 – ₦3,000
• Human Hair Brush: ₦500 – ₦1,500
• Hair Combs (Set): ₦1,000 – ₦3,000
• Hair Conditioner: ₦800,000 – ₦3,000
• Barber Cap: ₦1,000 – ₦4,000
• Barber’s Neck Strip: ₦1,200 – ₦2,000
• Neck Tissue Paper: ₦2,000 – ₦3,000

Start-Up Cost For A Barbing Salon Presently (2024)

Your vision about your barbing salon business is a big influencer on the start up cost. A barbing salon that is intended to be a side hustle can cost not less than ₦200,000 to start. In a situation, where you would be pursuing high standards and intended to give maximum customer satisfaction, you would be looking at spending around ₦750,000 to ₦1 million for your barbing salon business.