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UK Nail Salon Cost Survey

How much does it really cost to run a nail salon?

Nobody knows. No one has ever collected the real numbers. TNBA is doing it now. Answer 12 quick questions (about 3 minutes). Every salon that takes part gets the full results report free, before anyone else.

Your numbers are safe

Results are always combined with other salons. Nobody can ever see your individual answers. We only report an area when enough salons have answered to keep everyone anonymous. Salon name is optional and never published.

UK Nail Salon Cost Survey

Where is your salon?

On a busy day, how many clients can your salon serve at the same time?

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-9

10+

How many people work in your salon, including you?

1

2-3

4-6

7-10

11+

Rent per month

Under £1,000

£1,000-£2,000

£2,000-£3,500

£3,500-£5,000

Over £5,000

I own the premises

Business rates per month

Nothing – small business rates relief

Under £250

£250-£500

£500-£1,000

Over £1,000

Not sure

Energy (gas and electric) per month

Under £150

£150-£300

£300-£500

Over £500

Insurance per year

Under £500

£500-£1,000

£1,000-£2,000

Over £2,000

Not sure

Card payment fees – what percentage do you pay?

Under 1%

1-1.5%

1.5-2%

Over 2%

Not sure

Cash mostly

What do you charge for a standard gel manicure?

Under £25

£25-£35

£35-£45

£45-£60

Over £60

Which cost worries you most right now?

Wages and staff costs

Rent

Business rates

Energy

Insurance

Products and supplies

Card fees

Something else

Compared with last year, is running your salon:

Much harder

A bit harder

About the same

A bit easier

Much easier

If costs keep rising, how long can your salon keep going as it is?

We are fine

1-2 years

6-12 months

Less than 6 months

Honestly not sure

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Salon name (optional)

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