Guides for stylists
Practical guides on tracking tips, setting revenue goals and understanding stylist income — written by the team behind Chairlog.
How to set a salon revenue goal
A step-by-step way for hair stylists and booth renters to set a realistic weekly, monthly or yearly revenue goal from their own numbers — with a worked example.
Read guide Oct 22, 2026 · 6 min readHow to track tips as a hair stylist
A simple daily method for hair stylists and barbers to record cash and card tips per client, keep records for taxes, and see what tips add to your income.
Read guide Oct 22, 2026 · 7 min readHow much do hair stylists make?
US hair stylists earned a median $17.21/hour in May 2025 (BLS). Latest pay data for stylists and barbers, what drives income, and how to track yours.
Read guideComparisons and use cases
Best income tracker for hair stylists
What to look for, and how the options compare.
ReadChairlog vs a spreadsheet
When a spreadsheet is enough — and when it isn’t.
ReadChairlog vs the Notes app
From scribbled totals to real numbers.
ReadChairlog for booth renters
Track income against your booth rent.
ReadChairlog for barbers
Fast logging for high-volume chairs.
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