Barber supply storefront
Open a small local shop where barbers can try, buy and restock tools and products the same day.
- $15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
17,328 US businesses with employees in this field, -1.1% in a year
NAICS 446120 “Cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
A small retail shop stocking clippers, trimmers, razors, capes, chairs accessories and grooming products. Barbers can handle tools, get advice and pick up supplies without waiting for shipping.
Your first three steps
- Talk to local barbers and shop owners about what they buy, what they struggle to find and what they pay
- Open wholesale accounts and price out a small starting stock, then look for low-rent space near barbershops or a barber school
- Register your business, get a sales tax permit and check city or county requirements before signing a lease
Who pays
Local barbers, hairstylists, barbershop owners and students, plus some everyday customers buying grooming products for home.
How it makes money
Retail margin on products sold in store, with extra from bundles, a small online store, accessories and possibly blade sharpening or tool repair if you learn it.
Skills that help
- Deep knowledge of barber tools and brands
- Retail and stock management
- Building relationships with local barbers
- Basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Check your city or county business license and any zoning or signage rules for the location
- Register for sales tax with your state, since you will be selling taxable goods
- General liability insurance and coverage for stock and theft
- Lease terms, rent and cash tied up in stock before sales build
- Competition from big online sellers, so plan for service and local convenience
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to open a barber supply store?
Estimates typically run around $15,000 to $60,000 to start, depending on your lease terms, the shop fit-out, and how much stock you carry before sales build.
How much revenue can a barber supply shop bring in?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your location, your stock range and how many local barbers and shops become regular customers. The estimates assume at least 35 hours a week.
What licenses and rules should I check before opening?
Check your city or county business license and any zoning or signage rules for the location. Also check state sales tax registration, general liability insurance with stock and theft cover, and your lease terms and rent.
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