Hairdresser & Barber Tax Calculator 2025/26
Calculate your take-home pay as a self-employed hairdresser or barber. See your tax, NI, and what you can deduct for chair rent, products, and tools.
Common deductions for hairdressers
These are typical expenses you may be able to claim against your taxable profit.
Chair rent or salon rent
Rent paid for your chair or space within a salon. This is typically your largest deductible expense.
Hair products and supplies
Colour, shampoo, conditioner, styling products, and other consumables used on clients.
Tools and equipment
Scissors, clippers, hair dryers, straighteners, combs, and other hairdressing tools.
Training and courses
Advanced colouring techniques, barbering courses, and trend training to maintain or upgrade your skills.
Insurance
Professional liability insurance covering treatments, allergic reactions, and client injury.
Towels, capes, and laundry
Salon towels, cutting capes, and laundry or cleaning costs for professional use.
Marketing and booking
Social media advertising, website, and booking platform subscriptions (Fresha, Booksy, etc.).
Yearly
£25,120
take-home
Monthly
£2,093
take-home
Weekly
£483
take-home
Deductions
Effective rate
16.27%
The actual percentage of your total income going to income tax and NI combined.Marginal rate
28%
The tax rate on your next £1 of income. Above £100k this can be 60% due to Personal Allowance tapering.Income tax bands
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Try AI Tax Advisor — £9.99What tax does a self-employed hairdresser pay in the UK?
Self-employed hairdressers pay income tax on profit after deducting expenses like chair rent, products, and tools. For 2025/26, the first £12,570 is tax-free, then 20% up to £50,270. Class 4 NI is 6% on profits £12,571–£50,270. Chair rent is typically the largest deduction.
- Chair rent is your biggest deductible expense
- Products: colour, shampoo, styling products
- Tools: scissors, clippers, dryers — claim in full
- Training: advanced techniques and trend courses
- Insurance premiums are fully deductible
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