Hair Salons in Hamar: Business Profile, Companies, and Outlook

Hair salons in Hamar constitute a stable but dynamic part of the municipality's local economy. With 69 registered companies in the broader hair salon category and 16 specific companies in the hair salon industry, the data shows a mix of established businesses and newer companies. Economic trends show variations in sales and employees over time, with a marked decline in 2025. At the same time, there are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, even though some companies report negative EBITDA values. Hamar is the main hub for activity, with 21 companies, while Ridabu has two. For entrepreneurs, there may be opportunities in a market-saturated sector with both challenges and potential.

Economic trends for hair salons in Hamar show a complex development over the past few years. Sales had a marked decline of 26.8% from 2024 to 2025, from NOK 90.4 million to NOK 66.2 million. This is one of the most significant declines in the data. Employee numbers have been more stable, with a decline of 7.4% from 2025 to 2026, from 163 to 151 employees. At the same time, the data shows that sales increased by 8.9% from 2022 to 2023, from NOK 88.2 million to NOK 96.1 million. These characteristics show a sector with both crises and periods of growth.

In Hamar, there are 16 companies registered in the hair salon industry, with a mix of AS and ENK forms. The most representative companies include Madonna Frisørene As, Ny Frisør Og Velvære As, and Podium Hamar As. These companies have varying numbers of employees, from 4 to 23, and show different economic results. For example, Madonna Frisørene As had an EBITDA margin of 2% in 2024, while Kutt & Chriss As had a higher margin of 5%. There are also companies such as Aria Frisør As and Barber King As that have not reported any economic data. This shows a mix of established and newer businesses with different financial profiles.

Geographically, the data shows that Hamar is the main hub for the hair salon industry, with 21 companies, 142 employees, NOK 85.6 million in sales, and NOK 4.1 million in EBITDA. Ridabu has two companies, with 10 employees, NOK 5.1 million in sales, and NOK 166,000 in EBITDA. Hamar has a higher average EBITDA margin (4%) compared to Ridabu (3%). This shows that Hamar is the most active area, with both higher sales and better economic results.

Bankruptcy statistics show that no bankruptcies have been registered in the hair salon industry in Hamar. Nevertheless, the data shows that some companies have negative EBITDA values. For example, Cut'n Go Hamar As had an EBITDA of NOK -255,000 in 2024, and Aria Frisør As and Barber King As had no reported economic data. This shows that even though there are no bankruptcies, there are variations in financial stability. It is important to note that some companies have lower EBITDA margins, which can be a challenge for future growth.

For entrepreneurs in Hamar, there are both challenges and opportunities in the hair salon industry. The data shows a decline in sales of 26.8% from 2024 to 2025, which may indicate a market-saturated sector. At the same time, it shows that there are opportunities in a sector with 69 companies, where some have higher EBITDA margins. It is also important to note that Hamar is the most active area, with 21 companies. Entrepreneurs should consider carefully analyzing competitors and financial profiles before making decisions to establish themselves in the industry.

In the broader hair salon category in Hamar, there are 112 registered companies, showing that hair salons form part of a larger sector. Sales had a decline of 26.4% from 2024 to 2025, from NOK 91.5 million to NOK 67.4 million. This is a slightly higher decline compared to hair salons. At the same time, the data shows that there are more companies in the broader category, which can provide entrepreneurs with opportunities to establish themselves in a more competitive sector. It is also important to note that some of the closest competitors in the broader category have higher EBITDA values, which can be a challenge.

Hair salons in Hamar form a sector with both opportunities and challenges. With 69 companies in the broader hair salon category and 16 companies in the hair salon industry, the data shows a mix of established businesses and newer companies. Economic trends show variations in sales and employees over time, with a marked decline in 2025. At the same time, there are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, even though some companies report negative EBITDA values. Hamar is the main hub for activity, with 21 companies, while Ridabu has two. For entrepreneurs, there may be opportunities in a market-saturated sector with both challenges and potential.