The Rent A Chair Specialists

50 Years.
Every Scenario.
One App.

A talking AI mentor for self-employed hairdressers — honest business advice, 24/7, on any topic.

Talking AI Avatar  ·  Press the button  ·  Speak your question  ·  He answers back
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Norman's Knowledge. One Conversation.

Everything you need to know
about running your business

Salonteur isn't a one-trick tool. He's your complete business advisor — built on decades of real hairdressing experience.

Pricing & Profit
What to charge for every service. True profit after all costs. How to raise prices without losing clients.
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Chair Rental
Finding the right salon. Understanding rental agreements. Your rights as a self-employed stylist.
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Insurance
What cover you need. Which companies specialise in hairdressers. What you could be exposed on.
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Colour & Products
Colour company accounts. Product cost as a percentage of revenue. Retail markup and profit.
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Software & Booking
Which booking systems suit self-employed stylists. What to look for and what to avoid.
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Self-Employment
Tax, savings, National Insurance. Building a financial safety net. Planning your future.
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Ask yourself honestly

If you hesitate on any of these —
Salonteur was built for you.

These are the questions every self-employed hairdresser should be able to answer.

01
Are you undercharging without even realising it?
02
Do you know your true profit after chair rent & all costs?
03
Could you earn £500 more a month with better pricing?
04
Do you know exactly what should be in your rental agreement?
05
Are you fully covered by the right insurance?
06
Are your prices built on guesswork or real numbers?
07
Do you know what percentage of your income goes on products?
08
Are you approaching the VAT threshold — and do you know what to do?
09
Do you have the right booking system for a self-employed stylist?
10
Are you setting enough aside for tax every month?
11
Do you know how to raise your prices without losing clients?
12
What would happen to your income if you were sick for a month?
13
Are you getting the best deal from your colour company account?
14
Do you know the difference between self-employment and disguised employment?
15
Could you handle a difficult colour correction with confidence?
16
Do you know your rights if your salon owner raises your rent overnight?
17
Are you building a financial safety net for your future?
18
Do you have a clear system for handling no-shows and cancellations?
19
Do you know what your average spend per client actually is?
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If you had to answer all 20 of these confidently — could you?

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Built by a hairdresser. For hairdressers.

"I've owned three salons. I became a rent-a-chair stylist myself. I've experienced every possible scenario this industry can throw at you. I've packed all of that into Salonteur — so you never have to face any of it alone."

Norman Ellis
Three-Time British Hairdressing Awards Finalist
50 Years in Hairdressing  ·  Three-Time Salon Owner
Rent-A-Chair Stylist  ·  Founder of The Rent A Chair Specialists

How it works

Simple as a conversation.

01
Press the button and speak
No forms. No typing. Just press the button and ask Salonteur anything — exactly like making a phone call.
02
Salonteur listens and thinks
He draws on Norman's real-world experience — pricing, insurance, colour, contracts, software, self-employment and more.
03
He answers you out loud
Clear, honest, practical advice. Spoken back to you in plain English. No jargon. No guesswork. No judgment.
04
Come back whenever you need him
As your business grows, Salonteur grows with you. Pricing today. Insurance next month. New service launch next quarter. Always there.
Your 24/7 Business Mentor
SALONTEUR

Pronounced: Sal-on-TEUR

Available right now. No appointment needed.

Press the button below — speak your question — Salonteur answers back out loud.

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The number one problem I've seen destroy stylists' businesses isn't lack of talent. It's undercharging. And not knowing what they don't know.

Norman Ellis
Three-Time British Hairdressing Awards Finalist
AI Consultant  ·  Hairdressing Industry Expert
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