The Real Cost of Being a Beauty Pro in LA

Think about your favorite hairstylist or makeup artist—the one who makes you feel your absolute best. Behind every blowout or manicure is a professional who's probably paying a steep price just to show up for you.

In Los Angeles, most beauty pros face two tough options:

1. Pay $1,400–$2,800 a month to rent a salon chair.

   Or

2. Give up 40–70% of every service to the salon.

No matter which path they choose, they’re left with only a fraction of what you pay.

The Hidden Costs No One Sees

On top of rent or revenue share, beauty pros are covering:

• Credit card fees
• Late cancels + no-shows
• Tools + supplies
• All their own marketing

It adds up quickly. And for many, the reality is paying out just to keep doing what they love.

The Truth? The System Is Broken.

The beauty industry wasn’t built for pros to thrive—it was built to keep them dependent. That’s why we created Booka. Booka is a platform designed to power independence in the beauty space. When you book through Booka, you’re not just booking a service—you’re fueling LA’s independent beauty economy.

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Love your beauty pro?

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