If you are planning to do small but profitable business in Nairobi, you better think of salon business. It’s a fact that this business is profitable but there are estates where profit margins are higher than those in other estates.
When you start salon business, one of the major factors to consider is the location. Since Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya, it’s paramount to target areas with enough population where cash flow is also high.
Another factor to consider is capital. In some areas, like Kilimani, Westlands and Nairobi CBD, rent for any business is high, which pushes the cost of capital to the roof. Besides, profits in these areas are quite encouraging.
Based on research, these are estates where you can make great profits if you start Salon business.
- Kilimani
- Nairobi CBD
- Westlands
- Ngong Road
- Hurlingham
- Embakasi(densely populated)
- Kitengela
- Umoja
- Rongai
- Langata
- South C
- Nairobi West
- Kahawa Sukari(due to presence of KU students)
The total cost of starting salon business in Nairobi varies with location. If you decide to set up the business in Kilimani,Nairobi CBD,Hurlingham and Westlands,you will be required to set up a capital of Ksh 800,000 to Ksh3 million. If your capital is not enough for those areas,you will settle in Eastland estates, where starting salon business require Ksh 150,000 to Ksh 600,000.
Equipment you need when starting salon business
(a)Adjustable chair – Ksh20,000-Ksh30,000
(b)Hair dryer – Ksh12,000-Ksh18,000
(c)Plastic chairs – Ksh750-Ksh1,500 per chair
(d)Flat iron – Ksh3,000
(e)Water heater – Ksh3,000
(f)Water storage tank – Ksh1,000
(g)Cerriotti Blow dryer – Ksh2,000
(h)Towels and aprons – Ksh1,500
(i)WAHL Kinyozi machine – Ksh3,500
(j)Sink seat (Local made) – Ksh10,000 est
(k)Transport and miscellaneous – Ksh3,250
Profits from salon business
In Nairobi, salon business can be your main source of income. In a single day, you will make Ksh2,000 to Ksh15,000.During weekend, the income is high.
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