{"id":644,"date":"2021-12-13T10:38:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T10:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/?p=644"},"modified":"2022-01-04T14:10:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T14:10:07","slug":"what-do-you-need-to-become-a-freelance-hairdresser-barber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-become-a-freelance-hairdresser-barber\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you need to become a Freelance Hairdresser or Barber?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Space, tools, customers! To take your business into your hands, these are the key ingredients of being either a freelance hairdresser or barber.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As tricky as it may sound to begin your career as a barber or hairdresser in the current climate, the demand for haircuts will remain as long as people&#8217;s hair continues to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also considered one of the happiest professions to be in, given the level of social interaction you get to be a part of. This means there&#8217;s never a bad time to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may however be a beginner barber, intimidated by the pace of  professional barbershop, or perhaps the opposite; you&#8217;re a hairdressing veteran looking for a change of pace, in which case you might be thinking about going freelance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Being a freelance hairdresser or barber means you won&#8217;t be tied down to a specific salon or barbershop. You&#8217;ll be a lot more in charge of your prices, clients and hours too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hairdresser-chair-to-rent-at-an-elegant-french-salon-in-putney-london\/60f9a4b2-4eb0-4b6e-bc90-96ddd3baf7c2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sharetribe.imgix.net\/5e29adb3-2373-4e71-a05a-60d878abab8f%2F60f9a4f0-e077-4cd5-add9-7ad729d2fbba?auto=format&amp;fit=clip&amp;h=2400&amp;ixlib=java-1.1.1&amp;w=2400&amp;s=f583e063715e0e324db2d7541ca58a51\" alt=\"Salon to work in near me \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hairdresser-chair-to-rent-at-an-elegant-french-salon-in-putney-london\/60f9a4b2-4eb0-4b6e-bc90-96ddd3baf7c2\">Click here to view this elegant French salon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Let\u2019s start positively with the immediate benefits of going mobile:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>High-flexibility:<\/strong> Perhaps the most obvious difference between working on commission and going mobile. As a freelancer you\u2019re in charge of your times and your workload.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Personal Rapport:<\/strong> Clients won\u2019t be coming because they trust a commercial name, they\u2019ll be coming because they trust <em>you<\/em>. Loyalty can be built up tremendously by getting to know your clients and being able to work in their home if they prefer.<\/li><li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> Not only can you set and experiment with your own prices, but not working from a salon or barbershop means none of your earnings are going to your boss. <\/li><li><strong>Travel:<\/strong> With no single space pinning you to one street, you have a lot more variety when it comes to workspaces. Perhaps you&#8217;re hiring a chair at a fancy barber&#8217;s, or working in the living room of a client with far too many pet dogs. Where you go is up to you.<\/li><li><strong>Marketing:<\/strong> Never been a fan of how the barber shop you worked at ran its adverts? Think your hair salon\u2019s name lacks creativity? Do your colleagues suck at category names? On your own, you get full creative control. Spice up the company logo, give your company the perfect name; it&#8217;s all up to you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alison, a hairdresser who switched from working at a professional salon to freelancing, said this about how it differed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cWhat I feel that working freelance over shop-based gives you is freedom, flexibility and the ability to earn new skills being your own boss. The ability to work as much as you want, or as little, if juggling childcare perhaps on occasions, and progress more so than if you were an employee.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hair-stylist-chair-to-rent-in-a-light-bright-salon-in-notting-hill-london\/5f7c5d3e-33f7-4fab-92c0-56d8fe0446af\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-1024x678.png\" alt=\"Spare chair to rent in London Salon\" class=\"wp-image-648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2.png 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hair-stylist-chair-to-rent-in-a-light-bright-salon-in-notting-hill-london\/5f7c5d3e-33f7-4fab-92c0-56d8fe0446af\">Not only does this Patch have a sweet ride&#8230;<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hair-stylist-chair-to-rent-in-a-light-bright-salon-in-notting-hill-london\/5f7c5d3e-33f7-4fab-92c0-56d8fe0446af\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sharetribe.imgix.net\/5e29adb3-2373-4e71-a05a-60d878abab8f%2F5f7c74ee-29e7-4d24-8bb3-2a75833ee1f0?auto=format&amp;fit=clip&amp;h=2400&amp;ixlib=java-1.1.1&amp;w=2400&amp;s=ac1cc1e9da5de73e939303a5505bdc30\" alt=\"Chair to rent in London Salon\"\/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hair-stylist-chair-to-rent-in-a-light-bright-salon-in-notting-hill-london\/5f7c5d3e-33f7-4fab-92c0-56d8fe0446af\">&#8230;it also has a sweet supply of chairs to hire. Find out more here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Space for Freelancing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While freelancing has a lot of benefits, new difficulties can arise too&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A travelling hairdresser may get to enjoy a change in scenery, sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the cost of getting around to all these places may overtake that of a regular commute to the salon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, taking your job into your own hands means you can\u2019t rely on your company name to bring in a steady supply of customers anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of these issues is <em>workspace<\/em>. For this reason a lot of people see renting salon or barber chairs as a good way of balancing the pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hairdressing-chair-available-in-clapham-common\/613006ce-a5f5-4d86-b8b2-031a029082e0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sharetribe.imgix.net\/5e29adb3-2373-4e71-a05a-60d878abab8f%2F615dc9d3-e85d-4f7c-a83e-5dd02d33fb9e?auto=format&amp;fit=clip&amp;h=2400&amp;ixlib=java-1.1.1&amp;w=2400&amp;s=17551eb461705b35b84aee3682132003\" alt=\"Spare chair to rent\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hairdressing-chair-available-in-clapham-common\/613006ce-a5f5-4d86-b8b2-031a029082e0\">Click here to learn more about this Patch (Just don&#8217;t get the trimmers mixed up with some garden shears).<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When renting a chair, you get to be in control of your own times and prices, while still having the luxury of a permanent workplace with an established customer base. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a busy day, working from the right salon or barbershop will benefit you as much as it benefits them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, there will be a commission given to your place of work, which is very important to research before deciding on a place to rent a chair from as prices can vary significantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be able to negotiate a payment contract that\u2019s more to your liking. Which is something that isn\u2019t as easy to do in a more static work environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s fast-forward a little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve decided to become a freelance hairdresser, or barber. or maybe even both if you want the challenge. And now you\u2019ve found the space or spaces to do it in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next hurdle you might be thinking about is the equipment. Working with various clients means you need a lot of different hair and beauty tools and products. Some of which you might only be using a couple of times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a salon supply to rely on, how do you finance and manage all this gear?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hair-stylist-chair-to-rent-at-very-nicely-decorated-salon-in-east-london\/5f89c3df-6b2b-49c5-b799-ec74a5b5234a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1002\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-10-at-16.56.15-1.png\" alt=\"Hair stylist chair to rent\" class=\"wp-image-664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-10-at-16.56.15-1.png 1002w, https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-10-at-16.56.15-1-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-10-at-16.56.15-1-768x690.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/hair-stylist-chair-to-rent-at-very-nicely-decorated-salon-in-east-london\/5f89c3df-6b2b-49c5-b799-ec74a5b5234a\">Chair to rent in stylish London Salon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another area that you\u2019ll need to do your research on to ensure you have enough to invest in your freelance venture. This is where the road parts depending on whether you\u2019re working as a hairdresser or as a barber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, two very important things to remember for any and all freelances are capes, towels and floor covers. The latter is especially important if you find yourself working in somebody\u2019s house. You want to be spending time on your client, not on their carpet afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you\u2019re not hiring a chair at a salon or barbershop, you\u2019ll want to find out what kind of mirrors your client has to use for your session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Essential equipment for a hairdresser:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Scissors, combs, and brushes:<\/strong> Remember that with the core tools of hairdressing, there is no one-size-fits-all option. The length of a pair of scissors and the width of a comb\u2019s teeth determines what kind of hair style and thickness you should use them with.<\/li><li><strong>Hairdryer:<\/strong> Important not only for drying hair as the name would suggest, but also for shaking loose a lot of cut hair (another reason getting a wide floor mat is important for in-house work).<\/li><li><strong>Curling irons:<\/strong> While you could get away with using your personal hair dryer in your mobile business, you have to take a bit more care with these high-temperature tools. These will be one of the bigger financial hurdles to get over when establishing your portable salon. So make sure you fully understand how to use them. Fortunately, you can also buy dummy heads with real hair to practice curling on. As long as, of course, having a head on your shelf won\u2019t freak you out at night.<\/li><li><strong>Hair products<\/strong>: These will range from the simplest shampoos and conditioners to bleaching, dying and waving tools. It is here that having a more personal selection of clientele as a freelancer may work to your advantage. By talking with your customers not only will you be able to build a good rapport with them but you\u2019ll also get a better idea of what style they want no matter how they describe it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/stylist-barber-chair-to-rent-at-unisex-salon-on-busy-vibrant-street-in-east-central-london\/61a9f9a0-3f42-4034-a107-22dcaf1682d4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sharetribe.imgix.net\/5e29adb3-2373-4e71-a05a-60d878abab8f%2F61aa3ba1-bf52-4a6e-9c4d-89b766628eb2?auto=format&amp;fit=clip&amp;h=2400&amp;ixlib=java-1.1.1&amp;w=2400&amp;s=8a16da572af42b13d311d920965ad15f\" alt=\"Barbers to work in near me\" width=\"600\" height=\"599\"\/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/l\/stylist-barber-chair-to-rent-at-unisex-salon-on-busy-vibrant-street-in-east-central-london\/61a9f9a0-3f42-4034-a107-22dcaf1682d4\">Click here to see more of the chairs available at this barbershop. Deer skulls not included.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Alongside the classic tools mentioned above, as a freelance barber you\u2019ll be dealing with a whole different set of hair. Here\u2019s the unique equipment to keep in mind:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Razor Blades<\/strong>: Again, different beards will need different shears, but for a clean shave you\u2019ll be needing a proper set of blades, preferably with a holder that lets you alter the blade\u2019s exposure.<\/li><li><strong>Clippers<\/strong>: The number-one barber\u2019s tool. Like with hair curlers, these will likely take the biggest bite out of the equipment budget. You\u2019ll also want to keep in mind the space you\u2019re working in to decide whether you want corded or cordless clippers.<\/li><li><strong>Shaving gel and aftershave<\/strong>: If you\u2019re going to be shaving any shape or form, you\u2019ll be needing some of these<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like with hairdressing, there are plenty more tools and products to choose from. Once again, the best way to do so without setting your finances back so much to begin with is knowing your clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, being a freelance hairdresser or barber will involve a lot of hard work. So it helps to make a few of the processes easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need clients, you need equipment, but above all you need space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HotPatch has a wide selection of salons and barbershops across the country with chairs and facilities available for freelancers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a mixture of other spaces offering hourly, daily, or monthly hire to suit your flexibility needs. You can find everything pictured above and more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpatch.com\/s?address=&amp;bounds=59.49417013%2C4.15978193%2C49.54972301%2C-10.51994741&amp;page=1&amp;pub_category=has_any%3Ahair-stylist%2Cbarber\">here<\/a> at our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any further questions, please do reach out to us in the comments below, <a href=\"http:\/\/hotpatch.com\/\">online<\/a> or on our social media channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hotpatch_\/?hl=en\"> @HotPatch_<\/a> | Twitter:<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hotpatch_?lang=en\"> @HotPatch_<\/a> | Linkedin:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/54278300\/admin\/\"> HotPatch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Space, tools, customers! To take your business into your hands, these are the key ingredients of being either a freelance hairdresser or barber. 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