The Hair Salon Industry in Arendal: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook

Overview of the Hair Salon Industry in Arendal

Arendal has an established hair salon industry with 91 registered companies in the municipality. The industry is part of the broader category hair salon, which includes 156 companies in Arendal. In recent years, the industry has shown variation in sales and number of employees, with a general trend toward stabilization after a period of decline. There has been one single bankruptcy case registered, but there are no signs of systematic instability. For entrepreneurs, Arendal offers both opportunities and challenges, with a competitive market and good development potential.

Economic Overview

Sales and Employees in the Hair Salon Industry in Arendal (2016–2025):

Sales have grown by 36.4% from 2016 to 2025, with a stable trend after 2020. The number of employees has varied, but reached 111 in 2025, showing a gradual adaptation to market conditions.

Companies in the Industry

There are 91 companies in the hair salon industry in Arendal, with the dominant organizational form being AS (31 companies) and some ENK (3 companies). Examples of companies include:

• Lucky Frisør Amfi Arendal As (Vesterveien 4, Arendal) – 11 employees, 8.9M in operating income.
• I'en Frisør Bjorbekk As (Rykeneveien 109, Bjorbekk) – 8 employees, 4.5M in operating income.
• Elite Frisør Kathe Nilsen As (Vikaveien 16, His) – 6 employees, 2.4M in operating income.

Some companies have negative EBITDA margins, such as Anna Salong As (Eydehavn), while others like Lucky Frisør Harebakken As have an EBITDA margin of 11%.

Distribution of Businesses in the Municipality

The hair salon industry is most concentrated in Arendal, with 26 companies and 103 employees. Other important areas include:

Arendal is the most active area, while Færvik and Eydehavn show lower activity and in some cases negative EBITDA margins.

Operational Dynamics and Risk

There has been 1 bankruptcy case in the industry: Shlers Beauty Salong As (Østre gate 2, Arendal) with 0 employees and 0 sales. This is a single isolated case, not a broad trend. Some companies have negative EBITDA margins, such as Anna Salong As (Eydehavn) and Elite Frisør Kathe Nilsen As (His), but most have positive results. Operational risk is low, but it is important to be aware of competition and cost control.

For entrepreneurs in the hair salon industry in Arendal, there are both opportunities and challenges. Sales have grown by 36.4% from 2016 to 2025, and there is good development potential. Arendal is the most active area with 26 companies, showing an established market. However, there are competitive companies, and it is important to focus on differentiation and cost efficiency. SmartGrunder can help find optimal addresses and assess market prospects.

Outlook for the Broader Hair Salon Category

The broader hair salon category in Arendal has 156 companies, showing a larger market presence. Sales in this category have grown by 26.3% from 2016 to 2025, with a peak in 2021 (74.7M) and a decline in 2022. The hair salon industry has a more stable development compared to the broader category. Examples of companies in the broader category (not in the hair salon industry) include Fotklinikken Arendal As (beauty salon) and Pollen Hud Og Spa As (beauty salon), which have higher sales and EBITDA margins.

The hair salon industry in Arendal is an established and growing market with 91 companies and stable economic development. There are opportunities for entrepreneurs, but competition is high. Arendal is the most active area, and it is important to focus on differentiation and cost control. SmartGrunder can help find optimal addresses and assess market prospects for new companies.