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Working Capital for Salon Owners

Cover payroll, product, and rent while your appointment book fills. Three months of statements, no tax returns, and a soft pull to start.

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Salon Working Capital

Keep the chairs full and the bills paid

Salon expenses do not wait for the busy season. Working capital smooths out the gap between paying your team and product suppliers and collecting from clients.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Working capital that fits how salons run

Light paperwork, fast answers

A 5-minute application and about three months of statements. Qualified salons can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

FICO 500+ considered

We look at the whole picture, including steady deposits from your stylists' bookings.

No surprises on cost

The total repayment amount is in your offer before you accept. Nothing extra appears after you sign.

Know your schedule in advance

Your offer lays out the repayment schedule up front so you can plan around quiet months.

Need capital this week?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

The cash flow problem every salon knows

Running a salon means paying for product, rent, and stylist commissions on a schedule that does not always line up with how clients book. December can be packed while late January is quiet. A big color order hits before the prom rush pays for it. Working capital fills that gap so your shop can keep operating normally while revenue catches up.

Everyday costs working capital can cover

It is meant for running the business, not for a single large asset. For chairs, dryers, or treatment devices, equipment financing is often the cleaner fit.

Getting working capital without a long wait

Start with our 5-minute application. We use a soft credit pull to begin, and we ask for about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns. We consider FICO scores of 500 and up, and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified salons can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Your offer will show the total repayment amount and the schedule before you decide.

Signs working capital makes sense

Working capital is a good tool when the business is healthy but timing is off: clients are booked, revenue is coming, and a bill simply lands first. It is a weaker fit when the salon is losing money month after month, since funding will not fix a pricing or staffing problem. Be honest with yourself about which situation you are in before you apply, and tell us about any financing you already carry.

Plan the amount around your slow months

Salon revenue is seasonal in most markets. Holidays, graduation, and wedding season bring a rush, while the weeks after New Year and late summer can slow down. Before you borrow, look at your last year of deposits and identify the thinnest months. Size the funding so repayment is manageable during those weeks, not just during your best ones. Our salon cash flow guide has more on planning around those swings.

For illustration, an owner who knows January deposits drop could time a working capital request to cover product and payroll for that stretch, then let spring revenue carry the repayment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is working capital for a salon?

It is funding for the day-to-day costs of running your shop, such as payroll, product, rent, and marketing. It helps when expenses arrive before revenue does.

How much working capital can a salon get?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

What do I need to apply?

A 5-minute application and roughly three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required.

Can I qualify with a lower credit score?

We consider FICO scores of 500 and up and look closely at your deposit history.

How fast can my salon get funded?

Decisions move quickly, and qualified salons can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Stylist payroll $32,000.00
Back bar product $25,000.00
Rent and utilities $27,500.00
Team education $30,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These habits can help your salon secure better working capital offers.

  • Keep all salon revenue in a dedicated business account
  • Review last year's slow months before choosing an amount
  • Limit stacking multiple financing products at once
  • Keep the account balance from running negative

Our working capital vs a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Lengthy forms
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and more
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores expected
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull is common
Time to funds
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks in most cases

Get working capital for your salon

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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