Key Takeaways
- In 2023, Black stylists earned 18% less than white counterparts for similar roles
- Women salon owners report 22% lower average revenue than men
- Hispanic stylists face 15% promotion gap to management
- 65% of salons lack formal DEI training programs
- 78% of employees feel more included after cultural competency workshops
- Only 32% of salons have employee resource groups for minorities
- 42% of minority stylists report microaggressions weekly
- 35% turnover rate for POC stylists due to exclusion
- Licensing barriers affect 28% immigrant stylists
- 52% increase in diverse salon ownership since 2018
- Client satisfaction up 31% in DEI-certified salons
- Retention rates improved 27% with inclusion programs
- In 2022, 68% of salon employees in the US were women, with only 12% identifying as Black or African American
- 45% of salon clients prefer stylists matching their ethnic background, particularly in urban areas
- Hispanic or Latino stylists make up 18% of the salon workforce, concentrated in states like California and Texas
Salon DEI data show major pay and promotion gaps, proving inclusion training measurably improves retention and revenue.
Equity in Pay
Equity in Pay Interpretation
Inclusion Programs
Inclusion Programs Interpretation
Industry Challenges
Industry Challenges Interpretation
Progress and Outcomes
Progress and Outcomes Interpretation
Workforce Demographics
Workforce Demographics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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