The Hair Salon Industry in Bærum

Overview of the Hair Salon Industry in Bærum

Bærum has a thriving hair salon industry with 162 registered companies in the municipality. The industry has shown variations in sales and number of employees over time, with a peak in 2023 followed by a decline in 2024. There is a clear variation in the distribution of companies and employees between different areas in the municipality, with Sandvika being the most active area. The industry has also shown some dynamic trends, including some companies with negative results, but generally stable activity.

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

Sales experienced a significant increase from 2020 to 2023, reaching a peak of 253.5 million NOK in 2023, followed by a sharp decline in 2024. The number of employees has shown a more stable variation, with a decline over time, but with small ups and downs in certain years.

There are 162 companies registered in the hair salon industry in Bærum. The most common organizational forms are AS (55 companies), with a few companies in the form of ENK and NUF. The most well-known companies include:

• Studio M As (Rykkinn): 17 employees, operating income of 11.5M NOK.
• Adam Og Eva Frisør As (Sandvika): 15 employees, operating income of 15.2M NOK.
• Tommi Salongen Sandvika Storsenter As: 15 employees, operating income of 10.8M NOK.
• På Håret Hosle As: 8 employees, operating income of 6.3M NOK.

Most companies have positive operating income, but some have negative results or low margins, such as Petite Frisørene Østerås As, which had an EBITDA margin of -33% in 2025.

Distribution of Activity in the Municipality

The hair salon industry is most active in Sandvika, with 23 companies and 117 employees. Bekkestua and Rykkinn follow with 8 and 3 companies respectively. The most interesting figures include:

• Sandvika: 117 employees, operating income of 146.1M NOK, EBITDA of 4.1M NOK.
• Bekkestua: 39 employees, operating income of 20.9M NOK, EBITDA of 830.9K NOK.
• Rykkinn: 31 employees, operating income of 17.9M NOK, EBITDA of 882.0K NOK.
• Fornebu: 22 employees, operating income of 14.0M NOK, EBITDA of 656.4K NOK.

There is also a clear variation in EBITDA margins, for example Eiksmarka had an EBITDA margin of 15% in 2025, while Østerås had a negative margin of -33%.

Business Dynamics and Bankruptcy Statistics

The industry has shown some dynamic trends, with some companies having negative results or low margins. For example, Petite Frisørene Østerås As had an operating income of 2.4M NOK, but an EBITDA of -799.0K NOK in 2025. Kolsås Frisør As also had a negative EBITDA of -41.0K NOK in 2025. However, there are not many companies in bankruptcy, and most have positive operating income. There is a certain degree of stability in the industry, even though some companies have shown weak results.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs in the Hair Salon Industry

For entrepreneurs in the hair salon industry in Bærum, it is important to be aware of the latest trends in sales and employees. Sales experienced a sharp decline in 2024, which could be a challenge for new companies. However, it is possible to find places in the municipality with high activity, such as Sandvika and Bekkestua, where there are many companies and employees. It is also possible to leverage companies with high EBITDA margins, such as Eiksmarka, which had a margin of 15% in 2025. Entrepreneurs should also be aware of companies with low margins or negative results and avoid copying their models.

The hairdressing industry in Bærum has a broader base than the hair salon industry, with 304 companies in total. Sales in the hairdressing industry reached a peak of 283.4M NOK in 2023, followed by a decline in 2024. The number of employees has also shown variations, with a peak of 401 employees in 2023. The most well-known companies in the hairdressing industry include:

• Lakkbar Bærum (Sandvika): 4 employees, sales of 11.9M NOK, EBITDA of 4.5M NOK.
• Saia Frisør As (Sandvika): 4 employees, sales of 2.4M NOK, EBITDA of 353.0K NOK.
• Multicare As (Vøyenenga): 0 employees, sales of 0 NOK, EBITDA of 293.0K NOK.

The hairdressing industry has higher sales volume and more employees than the hair salon industry, but there is also greater variation in results. Entrepreneurs should be aware of companies with high EBITDA, such as Lakkbar Bærum, and avoid copying models from companies with low margins or negative results.

The hair salon industry in Bærum has shown both strengths and challenges over time. There is a clear variation in activity between different areas in the municipality, with Sandvika being the most active area. The industry has also shown some dynamic trends, with some companies having negative results, but generally stable activity. Entrepreneurs should be aware of the latest trends in sales and employees, and avoid copying models from companies with low margins or negative results. It is also possible to find places in the municipality with high activity and leverage companies with high EBITDA margins.