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Hair Salons in Elverum

Published 28.09.2026

An analysis of the industry, companies, and outlooks

Executive Summary

The hair salon industry in Elverum consists of 16 registered companies in 2025, with 46 employees and total sales revenue of NOK 20.3 million. The industry has been marked by fluctuations in recent years, with a 6% decline in sales from 2024 to 2025. Nevertheless, some companies, such as Nassar Herrefrisørsalong, show positive growth (14%) and a high EBITDA margin (31%). The industry has no registered bankruptcies, but shows variations in profitability and operating results. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs identify development opportunities in this municipality.

Economic Overview

The hair salon industry in Elverum had a total sales volume of NOK 20.3 million in 2025, with an annual decline of 6% compared to 2024. The number of employees in the industry has fluctuated between 44 and 48 over the past years, with a 4% decline from 2024 to 2026. The most significant company results show that Nikita Hair Avd Elverum has an EBITDA of NOK 1.0 million, while other companies such as Kvartalet Frisør and Centrum Frisør report negative operating results. The industry has a high average gross margin of 2644%, but the operating margin is negative (0%) for most companies.

Sales over time — hair salon — Elverum
Sales over time — hair salon
Number of companies — hair salon — Elverum
Number of companies — hair salon
Employees over time — hair salon — Elverum
Employees over time — hair salon

Companies in the Industry

The following companies are registered in the hair salon industry in Elverum:

CompanyNumber of EmployeesEBITDAOperating ResultOrganizational Form
Nikita Hair Avd Elverum14NOK 1.0MNOK 483.5KAS
Kvartalet Frisør As7NOK -63.0KNOK -68.0KAS
Sape A/s4NOK -85.0KNOK -85.0KAS
Cut'n Go Elverum As6NOK 0NOK 0AS
Centrum Frisør Elverum As2NOK -544.0KNOK -559.0KAS
Nassar Herrefrisørsalong As1NOK 321.0KNOK 321.0KAS

Most companies are organized as AS, with one single company (ENK) that has no employees. The most profitable companies have a high EBITDA margin (31%) and positive operating results, while other companies report negative figures.

Employees by organisation form — hair salon — Elverum
Employees by organisation form — hair salon

Business Geography

The hair salon industry in Elverum is concentrated in the central areas of the municipality, with 9 companies and 46 employees in Elverum. There are no registered companies in other districts or areas of the municipality. The most significant company addresses are located on Storgata, Kirkevegen, and Torggata, which are central locations in the municipality.

Companies by place — hair salon — Elverum
Companies by place — hair salon

Business Dynamics

The hair salon industry in Elverum has no registered bankruptcies, but shows variations in operating results and profitability. The following companies report negative operating results:

  • Kvartalet Frisør As: EBITDA margin of -1%, operating result of -NOK 68.0K.
  • Centrum Frisør Elverum As: EBITDA margin of -39%, operating result of -NOK 559.0K.
  • Sape A/s: EBITDA margin of -2%, operating result of -NOK 85.0K.

These companies have high operating costs relative to revenue, which can affect their profitability and sustainability. Nevertheless, there are no registered bankruptcies in the industry.

Outlook

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

The hair salon industry in Elverum shows both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs. With 16 companies and 46 employees in the municipality, it is a competitive market advantage. Some companies, such as Nassar Herrefrisørsalong As, have shown positive growth (14%) and a high EBITDA margin (31%), indicating that profitability is achievable in the industry. However, other companies report negative operating results, which can be a challenge for new companies. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and differentiation to ensure sustainability in the industry.

Outlook for the Broader Barber Shop Sector

The barber shop sector in Elverum has a broader scope than the hair salon industry, with 51 companies and 61 employees in 2026. The sector's sales volume grew by 7.3% from 2017 to 2018, but later fluctuated with a decline of 5.5% from 2024 to 2025. Compared to the hair salon industry, the barber shop sector has higher sales volume (NOK 33.5 million in 2025) and more employees (61 in 2026). This suggests that the barber shop sector has a larger market share and growth potential. Entrepreneurs should consider expanding into the barber shop sector to take advantage of these opportunities.

Sales in the parent industry — frisørsalong — Elverum
Sales in the parent industry — frisørsalong
Companies in the parent industry — frisørsalong — Elverum
Companies in the parent industry — frisørsalong
Employees in the parent industry — frisørsalong — Elverum
Employees in the parent industry — frisørsalong

Other companies in frisørsalong (not in hair salon)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Friske Fjes Asbeauty salonStorgata 17, 2408 ElverumNOK 10.7M13NOK 1.1M
Elverum Hud Og Dagspa Seigerudbeauty salonSeljevegen 11A, 2409 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Elverum Hud Og Dagspa Seigerudbeauty salonSeljevegen 11A, 2409 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Grieger 's Designbeauty salonSvingenvegen 163, 2406 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Hrebnieva Manikyrbeauty salonTyrivegen 22, 2409 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Iwona Bukielbeauty salonLikvernvegen 310, 2412 SørskogbygdaNOK 00NOK 0
Mq Studio Tranbeauty salonElvarheimgata 10D, 2408 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Mq Studio Tranbeauty salonElvarheimgata 10D, 2408 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Mx Beauty Tran Klinikkbeauty salonElvarheimgata 10B, 2408 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Níu Life Sciences Asbeauty salonHoltet 19A, 2407 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Shevchenko Velvære & Skjønnhetbeauty salonGaupevegen 15, 2406 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Shevchenko Velvære & Skjønnhetbeauty salonGaupevegen 15, 2406 ElverumNOK 00NOK 0
Innova Klinikken Asbeauty salonStorgata 15, 2408 ElverumNOK 2.6M3NOK -313.0K

Conclusion

The hair salon industry in Elverum offers both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs. With 16 companies and 46 employees in the municipality, it is a competitive market advantage. Some companies have shown positive growth and high profitability, while other companies have negative operating results. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and differentiation to ensure sustainability in the industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs identify development opportunities in this municipality.