{"product_id":"eyelash-extension-startup-costs","title":"How Much Does It Cost to Open an Eyelash Extension Salon? $90K Plan","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical planning answer is about \u003cstrong\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in listed startup outlays before working-capital cushion That includes roughly \u003cstrong\u003e$79,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for durable buildout and equipment, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for initial inventory and \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for website and search setup These are researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes or guaranteed ranges The wider funding plan should also cover \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in monthly non-payroll fixed costs and \u003cstrong\u003e$157,500\u003c\/strong\u003e in first-year payroll while the salon ramps toward modeled break-even in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX only\" data-note-text=\"This calculator excludes rent deposits, payroll runway, debt service, working capital, inventory, consumables, marketing, insurance, licenses, and other operating costs.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup Cost Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eThis estimates capitalized startup assets only for opening an eyelash extension salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalon Build-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRoom build-out, finishes, electrical, plumbing, and setup work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"salon_buildout\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Salon Build-out\" data-capex-note=\"Room build-out, finishes, electrical, plumbing, and setup work.\" data-lean=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-full=\"55000\" name=\"salon_buildout\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"45,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment Stations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLash beds, recliners, technician stools, carts, and task lighting.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"treatment_stations\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Treatment Stations\" data-capex-note=\"Lash beds, recliners, technician stools, carts, and task lighting.\" data-lean=\"10000\" data-base=\"12000\" data-full=\"15000\" name=\"treatment_stations\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"12,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReception Furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFront desk, waiting area furniture, and mirrors.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"reception_furniture\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Reception Furniture\" data-capex-note=\"Front desk, waiting area furniture, and mirrors.\" data-lean=\"7000\" data-base=\"8000\" data-full=\"10000\" name=\"reception_furniture\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"8,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanitation Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSterilizers, disinfecting tools, and clean-room equipment.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"sanitation_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Sanitation Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Sterilizers, disinfecting tools, and clean-room equipment.\" data-lean=\"4000\" data-base=\"5000\" data-full=\"6500\" name=\"sanitation_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"5,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOS, Security, and Signage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePOS hardware, cameras, exterior signage, and install.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"pos_security_signage\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"POS, Security, and Signage\" data-capex-note=\"POS hardware, cameras, exterior signage, and install.\" data-lean=\"7500\" data-base=\"9000\" data-full=\"11000\" name=\"pos_security_signage\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"9,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers price swings, scope creep, and install overruns.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"25\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"10\" data-base=\"12\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"12\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e12%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eStartup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$88,480\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$79,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$9,480\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eSalon Build-out\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuild-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"salon_buildout\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 57%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"salon_buildout\"\u003e57%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"treatment_stations\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 15%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"treatment_stations\"\u003e15%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReception\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"reception_furniture\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 10%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"reception_furniture\"\u003e10%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSanitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"sanitation_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 6%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"sanitation_equipment\"\u003e6%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePOS\/Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"pos_security_signage\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 11%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"pos_security_signage\"\u003e11%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator excludes rent deposits, payroll runway, debt service, working capital, inventory, consumables, marketing, insurance, licenses, and other operating costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do you turn the Eyelash Extension Salon startup budget into cash flow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScreenshot shows startup costs and CAPEX in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eyelash-extension-financial-model\"\u003eEyelash Extension Salon Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e; review launch month, amounts, depreciation\/amortization, assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot checks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$90k\u003c\/strong\u003e startup outlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4\u003c\/strong\u003e break-even\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11-month\u003c\/strong\u003e payback, \u003cstrong\u003e$187k\u003c\/strong\u003e EBITDA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eyelash-extension-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_39b8928a-0dfb-4097-aa0d-56ac6a23c906.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eyelash-extension-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_39b8928a-0dfb-4097-aa0d-56ac6a23c906.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Financial Model capex inputs showing customizable capital expenditure items and timing, letting users plan startup equipment, leasehold improvements and investment needs for scenario-ready projections.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs should I expect when opening an eyelash extension salon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hidden cost stack for an Eyelash Extension Salon is bigger than the visible buildout. Your listed one-time startup items total \u003cstrong\u003e$17,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before permits and launch photography, and monthly fixed costs come to \u003cstrong\u003e$4,900\u003c\/strong\u003e before payroll, card fees, and ad spend. If you want the owner-income angle, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/eyelash-extension\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of An Eyelash Extension Salon Typically Make?\u003c\/a\u003e; in Year 1, wages add \u003cstrong\u003e$157,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e payment processing and \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStartup costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed one-time setup totals \u003cstrong\u003e$17,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWebsite setup costs \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial inventory costs \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignage and cameras add \u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOngoing costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonthly fixed costs total \u003cstrong\u003e$4,900\u003c\/strong\u003e before payroll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRent is \u003cstrong\u003e$3,500\u003c\/strong\u003e; utilities, insurance, software, license, cleaning, and accounting\/legal make up the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 wages total \u003cstrong\u003e$157,500\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget for \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e payment processing and \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing in Year 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to open a lash salon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need at least \u003cstrong\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e to open an \u003cstrong\u003eEyelash Extension Salon\u003c\/strong\u003e, but that’s only startup outlay, not total funding need. Add runway for \u003cstrong\u003e$18,125\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1 payroll and fixed costs, and use \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/eyelash-extension\"\u003eWhat Is The Most Important Indicator Of Success For Your Eyelash Extension Salon?\u003c\/a\u003e to keep revenue tied to the metric that pays back the launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOpening cash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$79,000\u003c\/strong\u003e durable assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e initial inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e website and search setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e listed startup outlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunway check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e non-payroll fixed costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$13,125\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e average Year 1 payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4\u003c\/strong\u003e model break-even\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11-month\u003c\/strong\u003e model payback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much funding do I need for an eyelash extension salon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll want to fund the \u003cstrong\u003eEyelash Extension Salon\u003c\/strong\u003e with at least \u003cstrong\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in startup outlays, then add runway for \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in monthly fixed costs and \u003cstrong\u003e$157,500\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1 payroll. Here’s the quick math: buildout hits first, then beds and furniture, then inventory before opening, so cash needs come before revenue. With a ramp to \u003cstrong\u003e12 visits a day\u003c\/strong\u003e across \u003cstrong\u003e300 operating days\u003c\/strong\u003e, break-even lands around \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4\u003c\/strong\u003e and payback is about \u003cstrong\u003e11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse of funds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e startup outlays first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuildout comes before opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds and furniture follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventory must be in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunway model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly fixed costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$157,500\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 daily visits\u003c\/strong\u003e supports ramp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice points: \u003cstrong\u003e$80\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$160-$220\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$100\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$45\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table summarizes startup asset costs and excluded launch cash needs for the eyelash extension salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$841,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$931,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"50000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalon Build-out Renovation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLeasehold work and contractor scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"10000\" data-base=\"12000\" data-high=\"14000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLash Beds and Chairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$12,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTreatment station count and quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"7000\" data-base=\"8000\" data-high=\"9000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReception Desk Furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$8,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eFront desk finish and storage needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"9000\" data-base=\"10500\" data-high=\"12500\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilization, POS, and Security Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$10,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eEquipment bundle size and vendor pricing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"12500\" data-base=\"14500\" data-high=\"16500\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWebsite, Signage, and Opening Inventory Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$14,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLaunch setup, branding, and opening stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"800000\" data-base=\"841000\" data-high=\"900000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$841,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePre-breakeven payroll and overhead cash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges use researched assumptions; launch cash, deposits, and working capital are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEyelash Extension Salon Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eBuildout and Leasehold Improvements Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild-Out Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest location cost is the \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e build-out and renovation line. It usually covers flooring, walls, treatment-room privacy, lighting, electrical work, reception flow, plumbing where needed, ventilation, signage, and the landlord’s delivery condition before move-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrice the Space\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not automatically a luxury renovation. Price it by site type: \u003cstrong\u003eraw shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esecond-generation salon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esuite\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eready-to-open space\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003ebase buildout\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003econtingency\u003c\/strong\u003e minus any \u003cstrong\u003elandlord allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e equals the \u003cstrong\u003eowner-funded gap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for delivery condition in writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch quotes to the exact site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold cash for surprises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLease Gap\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lease can hide extra spend if the space needs more than the landlord promised. Get contractor quotes tied to the actual condition, then fund the gap before signing. If the allowance is small, the \u003cstrong\u003eowner-funded gap\u003c\/strong\u003e can turn a manageable opening into a cash squeeze fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMove-In Readiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you budget, confirm whether the space already has usable plumbing, power, lighting, ventilation, and reception flow. If it does not, those fixes belong in the \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e line, not in décor, because they drive opening cost and timing the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLash Beds, Equipment, and Salon Furniture Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEquipment Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a small lash salon, this is usually the second-biggest setup cost after buildout. Using the source lines, the budget is \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for lash beds and chairs, \u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for reception furniture, \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for sterilization, \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for POS hardware, and \u003cstrong\u003e$2,500\u003c\/strong\u003e for cameras, or \u003cstrong\u003e$30,500\u003c\/strong\u003e total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis covers lash beds or recliners, technician stools, carts, magnifying lamps, mirrors, storage, front-desk setup, sanitation gear, and checkout hardware. Size it by \u003cstrong\u003estation count\u003c\/strong\u003e, then price each station with quotes. One station can be lean; two or more raise both furniture and security needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount stations before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote each major line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch comfort to pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl the Spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep durable assets separate from lash trays, adhesive, pads, tape, and disposables. Buy used furniture only if upholstery, motors, and sanitation surfaces pass inspection. The biggest savings usually comes from opening fewer stations, not from cutting core tools. Don’t skimp on sterilization or cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy only for opening demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet three quotes per line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay extra stations until booked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you open with \u003cstrong\u003e3 stations\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of 5, you cut upfront furniture and hardware needs, but the right number depends on booked fills and full sets. Treat \u003cstrong\u003e$30,500\u003c\/strong\u003e as the core equipment block, then add only what your layout, service mix, and client flow actually need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eInitial Lash Supplies and Consumables Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOpening Stock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e is the opening inventory line for lash trays, adhesives, removers, primers, under-eye pads, tape, spoolies, masks, disposable linens, sanitation supplies, and any starter retail stock. Treat it as launch stock, not a full-year buy. With \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e average daily visits and \u003cstrong\u003e300\u003c\/strong\u003e operating days, this covers the first wave of demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice this by unit counts, not gut feel: trays, glue, remover, primer, pads, tape, spoolies, masks, linens, and sanitation items. Keep opening inventory separate from recurring cost of goods sold. Year 1 assumes \u003cstrong\u003e60%\u003c\/strong\u003e lash supplies COGS and \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e retail product COGS, so the stock buy should not be loaded into monthly expense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRight-Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the mix behind \u003cstrong\u003e350%\u003c\/strong\u003e full set services, \u003cstrong\u003e450%\u003c\/strong\u003e fill services, \u003cstrong\u003e100%\u003c\/strong\u003e add-ons, and \u003cstrong\u003e100%\u003c\/strong\u003e retail mix, then reorder from actual tickets. Buy enough to open cleanly, but do not overstock slow movers. One rule helps: opening stock should support launch, while replenishment should follow usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the first order near the \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e line and leave room for payroll, rent, and marketing. If retail is sold, track it on its own so the \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e COGS assumption stays clean. That split shows what burns cash in services versus what sits on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicenses, Permits, Insurance, and Compliance Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line covers the setup you need before opening: \u003cstrong\u003estate salon licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elocal business permits\u003c\/strong\u003e, technician compliance, liability coverage, workers’ compensation if you hire employees, sanitation setup, and inspection readiness. Keep it separate from buildout and supplies so you can open only when the space and files are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBase Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e$200 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for salon insurance and \u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for professional license fees as the base run rate, or \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000 a year\u003c\/strong\u003e combined. That still leaves local permit fees and any extra rules tied to your city, services offered, and whether staff are employees or contractors. Get current quotes before you lock the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCut Delay Risk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart licensing early, because delays can turn \u003cstrong\u003erent\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epayroll\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eutilities\u003c\/strong\u003e into pre-revenue cash burn. Build a checklist for permits, insurance proof, sanitation supplies, and technician files, then verify each item before lease signing. One clean checklist is cheaper than a rushed reopening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLocal Rules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequirements vary by \u003cstrong\u003estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecity\u003c\/strong\u003e, services offered, and staffing model, so treat this as a moving target, not a fixed rule set. Ask for written steps on inspections, renewals, and technician requirements before you spend on opening inventory, because a late approval can push back the launch date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing, Systems, and Launch Marketing Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePre-Open Payroll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e, onboarding, training, and payroll before first revenue are \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening cash uses\u003c\/strong\u003e. For Year 1, payroll totals \u003cstrong\u003e$157,500\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e salon manager, \u003cstrong\u003e$50,000\u003c\/strong\u003e senior lash technician, \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e receptionist, and \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing assistant at \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add \u003cstrong\u003e$150\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e for booking software and customer system, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for website and local search setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSetup Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount this cost from the day hiring starts until the first booked service. The main inputs are headcount, months of payroll before revenue, software months, and launch spend on photography, ads, and grand-opening promos. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$157,500\u003c\/strong\u003e payroll plus \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e website and search setup, then \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e per month for the booking and CRM stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadcount\u003c\/strong\u003e drives payroll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths\u003c\/strong\u003e drive software cash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch timing\u003c\/strong\u003e drives ad spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCash Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep these costs lean by hiring only for opening day, not for hope. Use one booking and customer system, pay software monthly, and phase ads and promotions around the opening date. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat this estimate hides\u003c\/strong\u003e is how long hiring and training take; if staff starts early, payroll becomes pure pre-revenue burn fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLaunch Spend Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan launch marketing as both \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e. The key controls are the \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 marketing advertising assumption, the \u003cstrong\u003e$150\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e software run rate, and the \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e website and local search setup. The fastest way to overspend is paying for ads before the schedule fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Eyelash Extension Salon Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"Scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes, and should be used to compare lease, staffing, and runway ch\noices.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eLean fits a smaller room or suite with fewer stations. Base matches the researched setup, while Full adds more stations, deeper staffing, and a longer runway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, Base, and Full launch plans for an eyelash extension salon.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eSuite fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel anchor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale-up fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A smaller salon-suite or room setup with fewer stations and a tight opening scope.\"\u003eA smaller salon-suite or room setup with fewer stations and a tight opening scope.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A standard salon build anchored to the researched startup outlays and Year 1 volume.\"\u003eA standard salon build anchored to the researched startup outlays and Year 1 volume.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A larger launch with more stations, fuller renovation finish, deeper staffing, and stronger runway.\"\u003eA larger launch with more stations, fuller renovation finish, deeper staffing, and stronger runway.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A legal, low-footprint space with basic equipment and limited launch buildout.\"\u003eA legal, low-footprint space with basic equipment and limited launch buildout.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A normal salon with the $45,000 buildout, $12,000 beds and chairs, $7,000 inventory, and core fixed costs.\"\u003eA normal salon with the $45,000 buildout, $12,000 beds and chairs, $7,000 inventory, and core fixed costs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A bigger salon with more service capacity, stronger signage, launch marketing, and broader cash support.\"\u003eA bigger salon with more service capacity, stronger signage, launch marketing, and broader cash support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Smaller buildout; fewer stations; basic equipment; lower signage; lean launch marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efewer stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower signage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elean launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Buildout; beds and chairs; inventory; fixed costs; 12 daily visits\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeds and chairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efixed costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 daily visits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"More stations; finished renovation; deeper staffing; signage; launch marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinished renovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeeper staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esignage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elaunch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Lower startup band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eLower startup band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLower capital\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$90,000 base startup outlay\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$90,000 base startup outlay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBase case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Higher-capital launch band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eHigher-capital launch band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eCash heavy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a limited lease, a solo operator, or a test market.\"\u003eBest for a limited lease, a solo operator, or a test market.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a normal salon lease, moderate traffic, and a founder using the model as the starting point.\"\u003eBest for a normal salon lease, moderate traffic, and a founder using the model as the starting point.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a larger footprint, multiple stations, deeper staff coverage, and premium market positioning.\"\u003eBest for a larger footprint, multiple stations, deeper staff coverage, and premium market positioning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes, and should be used to compare lease, staffing, and runway choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303785013491,"sku":"eyelash-extension-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/eyelash-extension-startup-costs.webp?v=1782682317","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/eyelash-extension-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}