Foreword: Before you buy -- Core rules -- Foundation knowledge -- Making it happen -- Learning the laws -- Ensuring legal compliance -- Refining your vision -- Creating your business plan -- Pricing and competition -- Designing employee handbooks and contracts -- Onboarding -- Establishing policies -- Securing funding -- Choosing a space -- Buying an existing salon -- Franchising -- Structuring a rental salon -- Getting insured -- Configuring your systems -- Managing your business -- Managing a rental facility -- Managing clients -- Managing employees -- Thank you -- Appendix A: Templates -- Appendix B: Equipment lists.