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The Hair Salon Industry in Lyngdal: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook
An analytical article for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers in Lyngdal Municipality about the hair salon industry and opportunities in the municipality in 2025–2026.
Executive Summary
Overview of the Hair Salon Industry in Lyngdal
Lyngdal has an active hair salon industry with 17 registered companies in the municipality, distributed between Lyngdal and Konsmo. The most active companies operate in Lyngdal, with 5 companies and 21 employees, while Konsmo has one salon with 2 employees. The industry has shown variation in sales and number of employees over time, with a significant decline in 2024 followed by an increase in 2025. This indicates a dynamic market development with both challenges and opportunities for new players.
Economic Overview
Sales Development (2016–2025):
| Year | Sales (NOK) | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6.0M | - |
| 2017 | 8.0M | +31.8% |
| 2018 | 8.1M | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 9.7M | +20.1% |
| 2020 | 8.2M | -15.5% |
| 2021 | 9.4M | +14.6% |
| 2022 | 8.9M | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 9.0M | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 6.8M | -24.8% |
| 2025 | 9.9M | +45.4% |
Employee Development (2016–2026):
| Year | Number of Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 | - |
| 2017 | 29 | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 27 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 30 | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 31 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 30 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 24 | -20.0% |
| 2023 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 23 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 22 | -4.3% |
| 2026 | 22 | +0.0% |
The industry has experienced highly volatile sales development, with a decline of 24.8% in 2024 followed by a strong increase of 45.4% in 2025. Employee numbers have shown a decline since 2022, with stabilization in 2024 and 2025.
Companies in the Industry
Lyngdal has 17 registered companies in the hair salon industry, distributed across the following organizational forms:
- AS (Stock Company): 5 companies, 21 employees, total sales of 10.0M NOK, operating income of 10.0M NOK, and EBITDA of 544.0K NOK.
- ENK (Sole Proprietorship): 1 company, 2 employees, but no sales or operating income.
Key Companies in Lyngdal:
- Bevar Meg Vel As (Fiboveien 1): 11 employees, sales of 6.0M NOK, EBITDA of 123.0K NOK.
- Hellens Klippotek As (Kirkeveien 26): 5 employees, sales of 3.9M NOK, EBITDA of 421.0K NOK.
Inactive Companies:
- Ccs As, Salong Mini Bodil Stensrud, Salong Bli Fjong As, Salong René As, Barber Shop Ibrahim Fawzi Alswedan, Ellens Salong E Karlson, Frisør Hanne Fiddan, Frisør Jesika Jesika Maria Bernacka, Frisørloftet Marie Terese Finsådal, Hellens Klippotek Bryggeså, J Cuts Hussein, Salong Helle Frost Kvavik, Salong Midtskillet Gunn Skåren, Salong Stefany Stefanija Dakic.
Organizational Form Statistics:
- AS companies have higher sales, operating income, and EBITDA than ENK companies, but ENK companies are more common in the industry.
Business Geography
Distribution of companies and employees in Lyngdal and Konsmo:
| Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (NOK) | Operating Income (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngdal | 5 | 21 | 10.0M | 10.0M |
| Konsmo | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Lyngdal is the main hub for the hair salon industry in the municipality, with 5 companies and 21 employees. Konsmo has one salon, but no activity in the form of sales or operating income. This indicates that Lyngdal is the most important market for hair salons in the municipality.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcies and Operational Statistics:
- No bankruptcies have been registered in the hair salon industry in Lyngdal over time.
- Inactive Companies: 11 companies have no sales, operating income, or employees, which may indicate that they are newly started, on hold, or not operating.
Operational Results:
- The most active companies (Bevar Meg Vel As and Hellens Klippotek As) have positive EBITDA and operating income, while most other companies have zero operational results.
- This shows that the industry has a mix of stable, successful companies and a number of companies that have not yet achieved operational results.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
The hair salon industry in Lyngdal shows both opportunities and challenges for new entrepreneurs:
- Opportunities:
- Stable market with 17 companies and 22 employees in 2026.
- Higher sales in 2025 (9.9M NOK) compared to 2024 (6.8M NOK), indicating a recovering market.
- Lyngdal is the most important market in the municipality, with 5 companies and 21 employees.
- Challenges:
- Large variation in operational results, with many companies lacking sales or operating income.
- Reduced number of employees since 2022, with stabilization in 2024 and 2025.
Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on Lyngdal, where there is the most activity, and develop differentiated services to compete with existing companies.
Outlook for the Broader Barber Shop Sector
Comparison with the Barber Shop Sector:
- Number of Companies: The barber shop sector has 34 companies in Lyngdal, while the hair salon industry has 17 companies.
- Sales: The barber shop sector had 11.8M NOK in sales in 2025, compared to 9.9M NOK for the hair salon industry.
- Employees: The barber shop sector had 30 employees in 2026, while the hair salon industry had 22 employees.
Peer Companies in the Barber Shop Sector:
| Name | Address | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hårglede I Sentrum As | Bergesletta 2, 4580 Lyngdal | 2.0M | 54.0K | 4 |
| Asyra Beauty Klinikk | Fiboveien 1, 4580 Lyngdal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beauty Care Ivancevic | Romsåslia 15, 4580 Lyngdal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bliss Holding As | Kirkeveien 21, 4580 Lyngdal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The barber shop sector has more companies and higher sales, but the hair salon industry has a higher EBITDA margin (5%) compared to the barber shop sector (not provided). This indicates that the hair salon industry has better operational results, even though it is smaller in scale.
Other companies in frisørsalong (not in hair salon)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hårglede I Sentrum As | beauty salon | Bergesletta 2, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 2.0M | 4 | NOK 54.0K |
| Asyra Beauty Klinikk | beauty salon | Fiboveien 1, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Beauty Care Ivancevic | beauty salon | Romsåslia 15, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Beauty Care Ivancevic | beauty salon | Romsåslia 15, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bliss Holding As | beauty salon | Kirkeveien 21, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Butterflies As | beauty salon | Oftebro terrasse 15, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hudpleiekonsulent Ragnhild S. Lied | skin care salon | Oftebro terrasse 15, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Katea As | beauty salon | c/o Katarina Tasic|Løkkeveien 18C, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Marton Ls Invest | beauty salon | Torggata 9, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Merethe Egedal Nielsen Hudpleie | skin care salon | Østre Myrbakkvei 4, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nails By Vesterhus | beauty salon | Vinkelveien 2C, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Noon Wichuda Sabut | beauty salon | Gustava Kiellands vei 6, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Stina Flottorp | beauty salon | Løkkan 7, 4529 Byremo | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Syma By Rødberg | skin care salon | Åtlandsveien 1, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Thorsen Neglepleie | beauty salon | Fiboveien 1, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Thorsen Neglepleie | beauty salon | Fiboveien 1, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tunlapat Untanit | beauty salon | Solheiveien 11, 4580 Lyngdal | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
The hair salon industry in Lyngdal has shown dynamic development with both rising and falling trends over time. With 17 companies and 22 employees in 2026, as well as a recovering sales figure in 2025, there are opportunities for new entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in the municipality. Lyngdal is the most important market, with 5 companies and 21 employees, while Konsmo has a smaller presence. Entrepreneurs should consider focusing on Lyngdal and developing differentiated services to compete with existing companies. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and develop strategies to establish themselves in this industry in Lyngdal.